Dominique Walker

About Dominique

Dominique is a recent graduate of San Jose State University, where she obtained her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. During her time as an undergrad, she served with several on-campus departments, including Spartan Shops, the Humanities department, Conference Services, and University Housing Services. She attributes her time working on-campus and her experience with Alpha Phi Omega, a national service fraternity, as the source that sparked her passion for working within Higher Education to support students and University operations.

Currently, Dominique serves as the Graduate Enrollment Communications Counselor for the College of Graduate Studies in the Graduate Enrollment Management (GEM) department. 

In the future, Dominique plans to continue her education by pursuing a master’s degree in counseling and guidance to better support students' mental health and academic success. 

Fun Facts

• What are your interests/hobbies?

  • Some things I enjoy are listening to music, playing video games, baking, watching movies/tv shows, dancing, doing community service, and spending time with friends.

• What is cool about your job or about working for SJSU?

  • The coolest thing about working here is that since I attended SJSU during my undergrad, I am very familiar with the campus and how it operates. This allows me to better assist students with their questions and issues even if it doesn’t directly relate to my department. Being able to help and support student needs is my favorite part of my position.

• What advice would you give to graduate students?

  • My advice for any student is to make friends and connections with the students and professors in your program. Your classmates are going through some of the same experiences and challenges as you are, so it can be helpful to have someone that understands what your going through. Plus you never know what tips and tricks they can offer you. 

    Your professors can also be a valuable connection as they can make recommendations about fellowships, jobs, and other career-boosting opportunities throughout and beyond school. It's always a good idea to make these connections early and update them on your progress even after you’ve graduated. 

• What inspires/motivates you? You can also provide your favorite inspirational/motivational quote.

  • “Never be limited by other people’s limited imaginations.” —Dr. Mae Jemison