Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Staff

Bruno Andreazzi Pozzani is a sophomore and an international student majoring in finance. He grew up in Sao Paulo, Brazil and, due to his national ranking in basketball, received a scholarship to study in the U.S. At a young age, and with the support of his family, he made the decision to leave his friends, family and everything that was familiar to him in order to study in the United States. He is the first in his family to leave the country alone in pursuit of a dream and chose the rigorous and disciplined academic environment at the Missouri Military Academy. At the Academy, Bruno served in various leadership positions, such as Color Guard, Drill Team Commander, Public Affairs Officer, Delta Executive Officer, and finally, as a Company Commander overseeing sixty young men, ranging between the age of 14 to 21, for an entire year. During his time at the Academy, he received numerous awards, recognitions and accolades and made friends from all over the world such as Mexico, China, Mongolia, Rwanda and, of course, the U.S. After graduating from the Academy, he was accepted to Concordia College and served as a freshmen senator and student athlete.

Bruno joined Iona University in 2021 as a transfer student. Here at Iona, he serves as a student assistant for the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion as well as a Gael guide for the Office of Admissions. He speaks Portuguese, Spanish and English. Bruno is a born leader with an outgoing and friendly personality and enjoys working with people.