About DJ Rock

DJ is a former admissions officer based in Boston, Massachusetts. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Journalism with a minor in Political Science from Boston University and a Master’s in Higher Education Administration from Northeastern University.

DJ began her career at Bottom Line, a community-based organization in Boston, where she served as a College Access Counselor supporting cohorts of 65 students each year through the college and financial aid application process. Her interest in the college admissions process led her to join the admissions team at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), where she served as an Admissions Counselor and later as an Assistant Director of Admissions. At MIT, she reviewed first-year applications for both domestic and international students, supervised student employees, and organized events focused on multicultural outreach.

Deeply committed to student-centered work, DJ transitioned from admissions to serve within the Boston Public School District. Her work has consistently focused on supporting students from underrepresented backgrounds, including students with disabilities, LGBTQ+ students, and others. She has also contributed to several engineering and STEAM-focused initiatives aimed at empowering students with interests in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. DJ believes in an empathetic, supportive approach that ensures students feel heard, respected, and empowered throughout their educational journeys.