Meet the Staff

Campbell Halligan started at Tufts in February 2017 as the Program Administrator within the Center for STEM Diversity. Her primary responsibility is the development and implementation of the BEST program, including managing the first-year summer bridge initiative and advising all current BEST scholars. Campbell also supports the Center for STEM Diversity in formulating programs that strive to increase access and inclusion for undergraduate students in STEM disciplines across the university.

Campbell holds a master's degree in Higher Education Administration with a concentration in Student Affairs and Academic and Career Advising. Her graduate thesis focused on the effect of the advising relationship on the retention of first-generation college students. Campbell's detailed knowledge of student development theory, multicultural counseling, and their combined relationship to academic program planning showcases her aptitude for working with and advising the BEST scholars. Her goal as a higher education professional is to recognize and validate the life experiences of students, and to support them in achieving their educational and professional aspirations.