NHHI Spotlight -Lisbeth Chamba, Accounting & Financial Aide Advisor

Tell us about yourself.

I’m Lisbeth Chamba, a New Haven Promise Scholar and a proud first-generation college graduate. I was born and raised in New Haven, CT. Recently earned my bachelor’s degree in accounting from Southern Connecticut State University. I have a deep passion for reading books, particularly fiction and narrative nonfiction.

Tell us about your job search experience.

Participating in New Haven Promise significantly enhanced my experience in obtaining an internship with the FAS Business Operations team throughout Summer of 2023 and my senior year. New Haven Promise connected me with valuable resources for internship opportunities and different workshops to build my resume. With this internship, I applied my academic knowledge into this role. I was able to gain hands-on experience with different financial systems, analyze financial statements, develop critical skills, and build on my communication skills with different departments/teams. This support was influential in preparing me for my current role, making my internship both impactful and rewarding.

Tell us about your current roles at Yale.

Shortly after graduating and successfully completing my internship, I secured a full-time position as an Accounting/Financial Aid Advisor at the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. In this new role, I am learning the daily operations, including graduate student funding and maintaining student records. My internship provided me with valuable hands-on experience in financial management, and I assist with reconciling student accounts.

I would also like to extend a special shout-out to Christi Papa, Phil Bujalski, and his team. With their guidance and support, they made my internship experience incredibly rewarding. Thank you!

What advice do you have for other jobseekers?

A piece of advice I would like to share for New Haven Promise Scholars is take advantage of the many programs they offer.

What is next for you?

In terms of personal goals, I aspire to return to school to pursue a master’s degree and potentially achieve my CPA certification.

Kind Words from Colleagues: Celebrating Lisbeth Chamba’s Success

“We’re incredibly proud of Lisbeth Chamba, a shining example of a New Haven Promise success story. After starting as a New Haven Promise Intern, Lisbeth’s dedication and hard work led us to keep her on during the academic year while she attended SCSU. Her internship was so successful that after she graduated in May, we were thrilled to hire her full-time as an Accounting & Financial Aid Advisor in the Graduate School. Lisbeth’s journey is a testament to the impact of the New Haven Promise, and we’re honored to have her as part of our team.”

Phillip Bujalski – Mentor, Portfolio Owner
Christi Papa – Mentor, FAS Portfolio Analyst
Kerry Worsencroft – Manager, Director of Financial Aid, Graduate School