Serena Studivant, assistant director of commuter student success, gave a presentation at UMBC’s recent Black Excellence Summit that was featured on Morgan State University’s Advanced Studies, Leadership and Policy website. Titled "Unleash Your Superpower: Owning Your Story to Defeat Imposter Syndrome," Studivant’s presentation was described as “...an engaging and interactive session designed to empower participants to see their life experiences as the foundation of their superhero origin story.”

"’Sharing my origin story and how it has shaped my creative superpower was both empowering and affirming’" said Studivant. ‘Imposter syndrome often makes us question our worth, but when we own our stories—our struggles, triumphs, and the unique perspectives we bring to the table—we unlock a power that no one can take from us.’”

“In her talk, Studivant reflected on growing up in Baltimore in a close-knit family, discovering an early passion for photography and art that would later shape her unique worldview. As a Black first-generation college student, she shared how her creative lens allowed her to see possibilities in the face of challenges, ultimately becoming a key to her academic and professional resilience.”

Studivant is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Morgan's Higher Education Leadership program in the Department of Advanced Studies, Leadership, and Policy.