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A double Viking and member of the Salem State University Alumni Association and Foundation, Inc. (AAF) board of directors, Nancy A. Dias ’09, ’13G, CPA is paying it forward.
“I’m proud to be a Salem State alumna, as I wouldn’t be where I am today without my higher education degrees from such an exceptional institution,” Dias exclaimed.
Her Salem State journey began in 2005 as an undergraduate in the business administration program. An active member of the campus community, Dias joined the mentoring program where she coached freshmen on class scheduling—a role she found particularly rewarding since it enhanced her connection with younger students.
Dias’ involvement in the program led to a professor encouraging her to teach in the finance and accounting lab. Her mentoring experience became an asset as a tutor, which also enabled her to earn additional income.
A scholarship allowed her to eventually pursue an internship, which she credits as an important stepping stone in her career development. “Many of my professors went above and beyond to help me excel. My experience as an undergraduate made my decision to complete an MBA at Salem State an easy one.”
She has held various positions in finance and accounting since graduation and is currently a certified public accountant who works as treasurer for Geode Capital Management Trust Company, LLC, an investment management company with over $175 billion in assets under management (AUM). Her professional experience adds valuable insight to the AAF, particularly as chair of the investment committee.
Dias is committed to creating pipelines into the financial services sector for women and women of color. “I want to show Latinx students what success in asset management looks like. My professional progression is credited to the foundation I received at SSU.”
Years later, Dias continues to be actively involved at her alma mater and is honored to champion the importance of a Salem State education. “Continually hearing about student success and the donors who are putting their faith in them, the same way they did for me, is unbelievably rewarding.”