Victoria Andrade-Fonseca
Biography
Victoria joined the Student Activities Office in November of 2025. She found her home
in Rhode Island when she attended Bryant University for her undergraduate studies. In the
spring of 2022, Victoria graduated with a Bachelors of Arts in Sociology with minors in
Africana/Black Studies and Human Resources Management. While at Bryant, she discovered her
passion for working in higher education and creating spaces for underrepresented student
populations through her work in the PWC Center for Diversity & Inclusion and the Center for
Student Leadership & Involvement. Without truly knowing it at the time, this experience as a
student leader emphasized the importance of integrating social justice into leadership styles and
demonstrated her commitment to fostering diverse, inclusive, and engaging learning
environments for students. Victoria is a 2024 graduate from the College Student Personnel
Master’s Program here at URI. She currently works full time at the University of Rhode Island
in the Center for Student Leadership Development. In her current role as Evening Events
Manager, Victoria works alongside student organizations and leaders to coordinate events and
activities while addressing issues as they arise. Driven by cultural competency, social justice,
equity, and inclusion, Victoria strives to make higher education more accessible, meaningful, and
equitable for all students. This focus allows her to advocate for all students, ensuring equal
access to resources, opportunities, and experiences. In her free time, Victoria enjoys trying new
coffee shops, spending time with friends, and collecting records and listening to music.