Office Hours with John Gardner
Oscar R. Miranda Tapia discusses the challenges he faced in his journey to college and the crucial role a counselor played in supporting him as he navigated applying to college. Discover how he draws from his experience in his current work by helping students connect, build relationships, and gain the support they need to succeed.
Oscar R. Miranda Tapia is a Research Associate at the Belk Center for Community College Leadership and Research and a Policy Intern at North Carolina Independent Colleges & Universities. He is also a PhD student and Provost Fellow at NC State University, pursuing a degree in Educational Leadership, Policy, and Human Development, with a focus on higher education opportunity, equity, and justice. Prior to his doctoral studies, Oscar led the first-generation initiative at Elon University. He is a co-author of Connections are Everything: A College Student’s Guide to Relationship-Rich Education and holds a bachelor’s degree from Elon University and a master’s degree from Harvard University.
