Phuong Le graduated from UC Berkeley’s College of Letters & Science with a degree in American Studies. While that may sound straightforward, her path was anything but traditional. After building a strong academic foundation at Berkeley, personal challenges with her mental health and finances ultimately led Phuong to withdraw from school just shy of graduation in 2017.
Over the next five years, Phuong worked tirelessly to overcome these obstacles, which were intensified by the onset and duration of the COVID-19 pandemic. Fortunately, this period of uncertainty enabled Phuong to re-evaluate her career plans and discover a newfound passion for data-driven decision-making and financial literacy. After fulfilling her financial obligations and academic requirements, she returned to Berkeley to complete her undergraduate degree in 2022, highlighting her dedication to personal and professional growth and continued education.
