The Dempseys Balancing Family, Duty, and Degrees
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A shared educational journey
Dan ’22, ’24G and Cherish ’22 Dempsey
Balancing Family, Duty, and Degrees
When Dan and Cherish Dempsey enrolled in college in 2018, they were already living a life defined by service and sacrifice. Both were serving on active duty in the U.S. Air Force — Dan as a master sergeant and Cherish as a technical sergeant — while raising their daughter, Kayla, in Colorado Springs. By 2020, both transitioned into the U.S. Space Force.
Pursuing higher education during those times and amid those demands might have seemed a challenge, but for the Dempseys, the online programs at Granite State College (now the University of New Hampshire College of Professional Studies) provided the right fit at the right time.
A Shared Educational Journey
Cherish was the first to take the leap back into education. She began her bachelor’s degree when she was 33 years old. Although she took a few courses at various community colleges to complete her A.A.S. Air & Space Technology from the Community College of the Air Force, her experience with higher education was minimal.
Since military families often have little control over where they live or when they will be deployed, flexibility and mobility are essential. Cherish recalls:
"The research I did about the college and its degree programs led me to highly positive reviews from other people’s experiences and it seemed like the perfect fit, especially when it was on the list of schools participating in the Air University Associateto-Baccalaureate Cooperative program."
Her motivations were deeply personal: achieving something no one in her family had done, pursuing professional growth, staying competitive for post-military employment, and most of all, inspiring her daughter, Kayla.
Dan followed one semester later. For years, he had been unsure about his academic goals, but Cherish’s leap motivated him to find an educational pathway that was compatible with his professional demands.
“When Cherish started in summer 2018, it made me realize that my uncertainty had become an excuse,” he reflects. “Seeing her pursue something she was passionate about made my path much clearer.”
Military Life
Both credit their military training for helping them complete their degrees, noting that it instilled in them a commitment to finishing what they start and doing so with quality, purpose, and a genuine desire for continual improvement. Around the time Dan enrolled in 2018, he was serving in key organizational leadership roles, and
his schedule was frequently shaped by the needs of others. UNH supported his learning when he needed to take a semester off to attend the in-residence portion of the Joint Special Operations Forces Senior Enlisted Academy’s demanding eight-month curriculum.
"By the time I graduated with my master’s, I was responsible for a 400-member organization. The online programs offered significant compatibility with changing demands."
Cherish shares, “The flexibility within the online program enabled me to take a semester off to focus on studying for promotion to master sergeant in 2019. This was especially important for my professional growth and capability to serve those depending on my leadership.”
Family Commitment to Education
Their shared pursuit of higher education became a family endeavor, one that deeply influenced their daughter, Kayla.
While education had not been a defining part of their family identity in previous generations, Dan and Cherish approached their own academic journeys as true self-starters. Both entered college as first-generation students, navigating unfamiliar systems without a roadmap. There was no family playbook to guide them through applications, financial aid, or course selection. Instead, they relied on determination, military discipline, and one another to persist — often completing assignments in the late hours after long duty shifts or during significant organizational change as they served in key roles during the Space Force’s activation. For them, pursuing degrees was about more than earning credentials; it was about changing the trajectory of their family’s story.
That hard-earned perspective shaped Kayla's understanding about education. Unlike her parents, who had to blaze
their own trail, Kayla saw higher education modeled as both possible and powerful. From an early age, she absorbed the message that college was not a distant dream but an attainable goal, something her parents were actively living out. Cherish explained that this steady exposure to education gave Kayla both confidence and ambition. By age 14, she was already enrolling in collegelevel courses through a dual enrollment program at a local college. Currently, as a junior in high school, she is among the top of her class with a 4.33 GPA.
For Dan and Cherish, Kayla's accomplishments represent more than academic talent. They are the culmination of sacrifices made, barriers overcome, and values intentionally passed on.
Reflecting on her own journey, Cherish shares:
“I grew up in a household that certainly valued education; however, it wasn’t a central part of our family’s identity, nor was it a tradition passed down. We worked hard to model the value of higher education for Kayla from an early age."
Value of the Capstone Experience
Dan’s master’s in leadership culminated with a capstone project titled Institutional Change and Employee Commitment in the United States Space Force. He views the capstone as a valuable learning tool, emphasizing the importance of staying true to oneself and remaining open to seeking and applying feedback throughout the process. He states,
“The capstone enables a student to connect their passion for something with a body of scholarly work as a practitioner. Beyond any specific topic, the core experience exposes students to academic methodology in a deep way. To this day, I recall more about the methodology than any details about my own research and paper. That is the biggest positive resulting from the capstone.”
Dan noted that his perspective evolved between undergraduate and graduate studies. As an undergraduate, his goal was to understand what corporations value, how they differ from military organizations, and how to adapt his military skills to civilian contexts. By the time he pursued his master’s, he saw the coursework less as a way to fill knowledge gaps and more as a means to equip himself with data-driven tools. Today, as a chief master sergeant, this has enabled Dan to solve real-world problems and increase his organization’s effectiveness.
Building a Foundation for the Future
As Cherish describes, graduating together in 2022 was a powerful milestone:
"For us both, the experience was perfect. Our family got to visit New Hampshire for the first time ever, and the feeling of accomplishing a lifelong goal was something we got to share together."
The Dempseys now hope their story inspires others to take the leap into education. Cherish offers inspiration:
“No matter how busy life feels, education is worth it. It opens doors and gives you confidence in your future.”
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Getting to Know
Stephanie Caban
Senior Online Faculty Program Director
UNH College of Professional Studies Undergraduate Business Programs
Faculty Spotlight Q&A
Is there a topic you’re especially passionate about teaching?
I love teaching leadership and strategy because it gives me the chance to show students what really happens behind the scenes in order for organizations to make the decisions that shape what we experience as consumers. I am a nerd for it! I eat, sleep, and breathe this stuff. The beauty of leadership and strategy lies in the complexity of the “behind the scenes.” There are invisible and complex steps that make great ideas come to life.
What sparked your interest
in
joining
the
UNH College of Professional Studies faculty?
Joining UNH was the perfect intersection of passion and purpose. What drew me in was its commitment to serving adult learners and nontraditional students; these are populations I’ve always been passionate about supporting. Right away, I was met with so much energy and enthusiasm from faculty and administrators who are equally committed to providing high-quality education that meets students where they are. I knew joining the team would be an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to help advance the ongoing goal of bringing quality online education to UNH students.
How can an online college experience benefit those studying business?
I’ve pursued two online business degrees. From my experience, studying business online is a practical way to pursue academic goals without pausing life. Further, our approach to supporting adult learners is practical because we ensure that students can put what they are learning to use right away, making the knowledge more relevant to everyday life.
With over 15 years of experience in higher education, Stephanie has held leadership roles across both public and private institutions, including as program chair, chief diversity officer, and chief of staff. Her areas of expertise include strategic academic planning, accreditation, and student success.
An award-winning DEI practitioner, Stephanie was honored with the Inspiring Programs in Business award by Insight Into Diversity for her leadership in inclusive strategic initiatives.
What do you enjoy most about teaching adult students?
For one, some students bring work or life experience into the classroom. When students refer to examples from their own life, it allows me to connect what we’re learning to their life experience. Second, this population has a different level of motivation – adult students often return to school with clear intentions (like seeking a promotion or job change). On my end, it makes teaching more purposeful because I have an active role in their life progression. Finally, there is a deeper appreciation for education. Adult learners tend to have a gap between college and secondary education, and a deep appreciation of education forms in that gap. Adults returning to college must learn how to be students again, in addition to learning new content, juggling multiple life responsibilities, and applying what they learn on the job. I truly admire their grit and perseverance.
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We cap our undergraduate tuition rate at $250/credit so it matches the DoD Tuition Assistance (TA) Program. Graduate students receive a 15% discount on their cost per credit.
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Information Security Analysts
By monitoring networks, checking for vulnerabilities in computer systems, and developing security standards and best practices, information security analysts plan and carry out security measures to protect health care organizations computer networks and systems.
Median Salary: $124,910
Health Systems Administrator
Ensuring health care networks, patient portals, and other systems running smoothly is vital as health care becomes increasingly digital. Network administrators typically focus on setting up and maintaining the infrastructure. Health systems administrators set up and maintain organizations' software and enable user access.
Median Salary: $96,800
Clinical and Allied Health
Registered Nurse (RN)
Many possibilities exist for working with specific patient groups (from critical care and pediatrics to cardiovascular and oncology) but generally RNs assess, observe, treat, and educate patients, families, or the public.
Median Salary: $93,600
Health Care Social Worker
Health care social workers provide counseling, support, and resources to patients and families navigating medical diagnoses, chronic illness, and treatment plans.
Median Salary: $62,940
Administration and Management
Medical and Health Services Manager
Medical and health services managers oversee budgets, staffing, policy compliance, and pilot strategic initiatives in hospitals, clinics, or community health organizations.
Median Salary: $117,960
Human Resources Managers
Human resources managers plan, coordinate, and direct the administrative functions of a health care organization. They oversee recruiting, interviewing, and hiring of new staff; consult with top executives on strategic planning; and serve as a link between an organization’s management and its employees.
Median Salary: $140,030
Human Services and Public Safety
Social & Community Service Manager
Social and community service managers focus on running programs that improve patient well-being, support vulnerable populations, and connect people to the services they need.
Median Salary: $78,240
Emergency Management Coordinator
Focusing on disaster preparedness, response planning, and crisis management, these specialists help hospitals maintain operations and protect lives during emergencies such as natural disasters, disease outbreaks, or security threats.
Median Salary: $79,180
SOURCE: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook (visited August 2025).
Magali Ibarra '25 Nursing
Connecting the Paths Inspiration From Our Community
"My master's in leadership equipped me to effectively guide cross-functional teams through change, quality improvement, and policy implementation while consistently delivering measurable results."
Eric A. Crane '24G
Security Program Manager
Concord Hospital
M.S. Leadership
"Coming back to college after a long break gives me the chance to combine decades of real-world experience with the degree I need to keep moving forward in health care leadership."
Sarah J. Thompson
Nursing Student Placement Administrator
MaineHealth Student, B.S. Health Care Management
"In health care, every new skill learned is a step toward better patient care. Continuing education empowers our teams to grow, adapt, and provide the highest level of compassion and expertise."
Ryanne Parisi
Manager, Organization Learning & Development
Southern New Hampshire Health Student, HR & Organizational Development
Graduate Certificate
"Completing my bachelor’s in health and wellness not only deepens my knowledge and credibility as a health care professional but also demonstrates how lifelong learning empowers adult learners like me to better serve patients and communities."
Melissa Drew, RN Nurse
Catholic Medical Center
Student, B.S. Health and Wellness
"It was important for me to return for my bachelor's in human resource management to invest in myself and gain the advanced knowledge and practical skills needed to succeed long term in the HR field, while preparing to take on greater responsibilities in my career."
Emina Smajlovic
Pre-Services Specialist
Elliot Health System
Student, B.S. Human Resource Management
Health Care Industry Programs and Minors
Related Bachelor’s Degree Majors
• B.S. Allied Health Leadership
• B.S. Applied Psychology
• B.S. Business Management
• B.S. Computer Information Technology
• B.S. Health and Wellness
• B.S. Health Care Management
• B.S. Human Resource Management
• B.S. Human Services
• B.S. Nursing (RN to BSN)
• B.S. Operations, Supply Chain, and Logistics Management
• B.S. Public Administration
• B.S. Technology Management
Related Graduate Programs
• M.S. Cybersecurity Policy and Risk Management
• M.S. Health Care Management
• M.S. Human Services Administration
• M.S. Leadership
• M.S. Leadership: Information Technology Management
• M.S. Leadership: Human Resource and Organization Development
• M.S. Project Management
• MSN Health Care Leadership
For a complete list of degree programs and certificates, see pages 2-3.
Melissa Brogna ' 14, '17G Clinical Research
