Laura Messina

Position
Director, Student Success Advising
Biography

Laura (she/her) joined the Student Advising and Success team after four years at the New England Conservatory working as an academic and international student advisor. Prior to her career shift to higher education, Laura worked for 10 years as a music teacher and program director in public schools and music-for-social-change programs in Connecticut and Massachusetts. As a seasoned educator of students of all ages, Laura prioritizes getting to know students holistically and meeting them where they are in their academic and personal journey. She is excited to be a part of Berklee’s newly expanded Student Success Advising team and looks forward to working with a student body of future music industry leaders. 

Laura holds a Bachelor of Music in music education from Ithaca College and a Master of Science in music education from Western Connecticut State University. She is a cellist and has almost 20 years of professional performance and teaching experience.

Outside of Berklee, Laura enjoys spending time with her family, reading, running long distances, and trying new gluten-free recipes.

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Your Berklee Bridge Team

Your success advisor collaborates with your team of specialized advisors to guide you throughout your educational journey.

Access Advisor

Your access advisor can help you with requesting class, housing, or dietary accommodations for a disability.

Campus Life Advisor

Your campus life advisor can help you find your community through clubs and activities.

Career Advisor

Your career advisor can jumpstart your career by helping you find and prepare for job, internship, and performance opportunities and auditions.

Case Manager

Your case manager can support your well-being by helping you access appropriate treatments, find medical providers, and other resources.

International Advisor

Your international advisor can help international students with topics like OPT and visas, and connect you with the Study Abroad office.

One Stop Advisor

Your One Stop advisor can help you take care of your registration, billing, and financial aid tasks.