At Sophia, we strive to provide affordable and accessible advancement opportunities to students at every stage of the educational career – and that mission extends to our employees.
The Sophia Employee Spotlight highlights employees at Sophia who are using our platform to further their own journey – or their family member’s journey – to higher education.
For this spotlight, we’d like to introduce Anaice Babic, our Account Manager of Strategic Partnerships at Sophia and one of our proud learners. Learn more about how Anaice’s determination – combined with accessible education – helped her continue on her journey of personal and professional success.
What Is Your Role at Sophia?
I’ve been working at Sophia for one year as an Account Manager of Strategic Partnerships.
What Attracted You to Sophia?
I was drawn to Sophia after doing some research and discovered their ability to help students achieve academic and career goals in a fast and efficient way. It was an alternative way to accomplish the mission of earning a degree in higher education. I found this very intriguing and I became very passionate about wanting to be a part of Sophia’s mission and getting the word out there.
Tell Us More About Yourself.
I am a highly motivated and determined mother of four wonderful children ages thirteen, nine, seven, and five. They are always full of energy and constantly pushing me to go beyond my limits.
Through motherhood, I have learned to embrace the chaos and strive to lay a strong foundation that my children will be proud of. I am passionate about my work and I’m always eager to enhance my skills and add value wherever I can. When I am not working or tackling school, I enjoy spending time with my children, exercising, reading, and meeting new people.
Can You Share Your Education Journey? What Challenges Have You Had to Overcome While Pursuing Your Degree and How Did Sophia Help You?
I’ve persevered through many challenges and obstacles to become the woman I am today. At eighteen, I became a mother and decided to focus on being a new mom. I never graduated from high school. However, I was determined to succeed and earned my general education diploma (GED) during that same time frame. I then enrolled in community college, but the demands of being a student and a mom proved to be tricky to manage, so again I stopped pursuing my degree.
After working as a certified nurse assistant (CNA), I felt inspired to help others even more. I decided to pursue a nursing degree at a four-year university. I completed 45 undergraduate credits toward my degree before transferring to Capella University to earn my Bachelors in Business.
Here, I utilized Sophia, which allowed me to take classes when it was most convenient for my schedule. With juggling multiple responsibilities as a mother of four and working full-time this was very helpful and allowed me to manage my time more efficiently. I’ve taken two Sophia courses, earning credits in Human Biology and Intro to Ethics in just two months. Being able to complete college-level courses in such a short amount of time was a liberating experience and it didn't compromise my sanity. For the first time in a long time I thought to myself "I can do this!"
Do You Have Any Education Goals for 2024?
My goals are to continue to pursue my degree at Capella University, expand upon my current skills as an Account Manager for Strategic Partnerships, and begin to write my book which will provide more details on how I have overcome my personal challenges in life.
How Are You Sharing Your Story with Others?
I have yet to share my educational journey with many. Still, I am open to exploring ideas to expand my reach with hopes of inspiring others along the way. Additionally, I would be interested in sharing my story as part of a Sophia presentation at the 2024 University Professional and Continuing Education Association (UPCEA) Annual Conference.
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Anaice’s story of perseverance and determination is one of many. Will yours be next? If you’re managing a busy schedule of your own and want to make higher education a reality, Sophia can help. Start your free trial today!
