The Life of Emily Barbero
Emily spent her childhood as an Army “brat” traveling the country. After graduating, with honors, from Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio in the Class of 2008, she settled in Arlington, VA. She also completed a Graduate Degree in Data Analytics and Data Engineering from George Mason University with additional professional studies at Georgetown University and American University.
Emily forged a distinguished career in government service, culminating as Branch Chief/ Deputy Chief Data Officer, Office of Intelligence & Analysis, U.S. Department of Homeland Security in Washington, DC where she was a greatly admired leader. Always looking to the future, in 2022 Emily was selected for the Senior Executive Service Candidate Development Program.
Emily loved Xavier University as it was the foundation for her professional success and personal happiness. She also loved growing up in a Military Family and found ways to help Veteran causes throughout her life. This fund will allow Emily’s legacy to support her beloved Xavier University by helping the Military Families and Veterans whom she so admired.
As you consider supporting this Scholarship, please watch this video from the Secretary of Homeland Security to learn more about Emily, her service to our Nation and her legacy:
Emily Barbero Award
Facts about the Emily Barbero Memorial Veterans Scholarship
- 100% of your contribution will go to this fund; no management fees or expenses will be deducted.
- Your contribution is 100% tax-deductible and you will receive a tax receipt from Xavier University.
- Those eligible for this scholarship will be limited to fulltime Xavier students who are either honorably discharged Veterans or military-affiliated students (the immediate family members of either a veteran or serving military member).
- A scholarship award will be made each year.
- This fund will support Veteran and military-affiliated students pursing degrees in two distinct Honors Program: The Data Science Program and The Philosophy, Politics, and the Public (Public Service) Program. Information on these two Honors Programs: These two Honors Programs best reflect Emily’s leadership in Data Science and her devotion to Public Service.
- Recipients must meet Xavier University’s academic requirements for these Honors Programs.