Title: Graduate Assistant for University 101 Programs

Email: igrille@email.sc.edu 

As the Graduate Assistant for University 101 Programs, Bella assists the U101 team in supporting peer leaders and Senior Peer Leaders in their mentorship journeys. She also assists with campus partner presentations and other resource efforts.

Bella is currently enrolled as a graduate student in the Higher Education and Student Affairs (HESA) Program at the University of South Carolina. As an undergraduate student at USC, Bella served as a peer leader in University 101 during her junior year and as a Senior Peer Leader in EDLP520 during her senior year. Bella also served as an intern with University 101 programs during the summer between her undergraduate and graduate education.

Prior to joining the University 101 team, Bella served as a peer mentor for the Galen Health Fellows Connect program, an ambassador for the Arnold School of Public Health, and a research assistant within the Department of Health Promotion, Education, and Behavior. She also received Graduation with Leadership Distinction in Community Service, accumulating over 300 service hours throughout her collegiate career.

Educational Background

Master of Education - Higher Education and Student Affairs, Anticipated Graduation Date of 2027

University of South Carolina

Bachelor of Arts - Public Health, 2025
Minors in Psychology & Women's and Gender Studies

University of South Carolina