On the “’Cuse Conversations” podcast, Bradley shares how Syracuse University’s commitment to veterans and military-connected students has helped her pursue her ideal career.
Student veteran Katrina Bradley ’27 has dealt with her fair share of adversity, but instead of letting those obstacles knock her down, Bradley chooses to embrace a positive, can-do attitude.
Bradley has gone from working on helicopters as an armament specialist in the U.S. Air Force to studying social work in the School of Education.
As she prepares to graduate in May, Bradley is focused on helping others and plans to use the degree to either help fellow women service members who experienced trauma or support children who suffered trauma.
Social work is the ideal career path for Bradley, who, since transitioning from active duty to civilian life, has studied nursing and worked as a medical assistant and an emergency medical technician before going back to school.
“I’ve always been interested in helping others, and as I was [transitioning] out of the Air Force, I wanted to find a career where I could give back,” says Bradley, a Syracuse native. “I’m planning to go for my master’s degree and then hopefully get licensed. Eventually, I want to start up my own nonprofit organization.”