My name is Eric Cassell, an Accountant and Financial Advisor. When I first applied for a scholarship for my MBA program while working in the public sector, I was not selected. Subsequently, I searched for an accredited program that offered flexibility and affordability and discovered UniAthena.

I am currently pursuing an MBA in Digital Transformation with UniAthena, given my position as Financial Advisor in the Liberian Senate. I have also enrolled in the Postgraduate Certificate in Public Financial Management to strengthen my credentials. This program is intended to provide additional knowledge that may facilitate my participation in current public financial management reforms.

What excites me most is the opportunity to learn from a global perspective through practical experiences provided by UniAthena’s faculty members.

My goal is to work as a Public Sector Financial Management Specialist, with a focus on digital transformation initiatives.

As an Entrepreneur and Financial Advisor to the Senate, I rely on UniAthena’s LMS study planner to efficiently organize my studies alongside work. It helps me manage time, balance professional commitments, and keep up with academic goals.

As CFO of the Insurance Company of Africa, I pursued becoming a Zoho Partner despite stringent requirements. While still working full-time, I registered a company and hired fresh graduates—cost-effective and easily aligned with my vision. I dedicated four extra hours daily, plus weekends, for two years. My team trained relentlessly on Zoho software until they achieved certification. The success of our first project gave me the confidence to fully transition into tech entrepreneurship.

The journey demanded consistency, early mornings, late nights, and an unwavering focus. The key lesson I learnt is that persistence conquers hurdles. When you're committed to a goal, setbacks become stepping stones.

I believe consistency and time management are foundations of growth.

The most rewarding experience was transitioning from managing a department to leading an entire company of my own. The result was a successful startup, built on the same principles I upheld—leading by example and staying true to my values."

"For over a decade, I have been reading articles and conducting internet research to learn more. This has also included YouTube videos and short online courses. I haven’t read books regularly since I left undergraduate school."

My dream job is the one I created for myself—working as a financial consultant. What motivates me is the fact that I’m doing what I love.

"Don’t try to be like anyone else—stay true to who you are and pursue your dreams.