Nelly Provencal-Dayle

Admissions Director

As Director of Admissions at Berkeley Journalism, Nelly has built a highly accessible, human-centered entry point for incoming students. She is overwhelmingly praised for her warmth, responsiveness, and direct availability through drop-in admissions office hours. By championing equity-focused initiatives, Nelly has successfully demystified the graduate application process. Her hands-on, high-touch recruitment approach has minimized traditional academic barriers, ensuring prospective students feel welcomed, supported, and valued from their very first interaction with the Journalism school.

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