FirstGen Forward Leadership

FirstGen Forward Leadership

FirstGen Forward recruited a team of first-gen student success experts from across the country—experts in their respective fields who know the higher education landscape and the challenges that come with it. Our team works to create evidence-based solutions and innovations that allow you to achieve your first-generation student success goals.

Advisory Board
Board of Directors
Forward Thinkers
Staff
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    Anne Curzan

    Professor

    University of Michigan

    Courtney-Brown2

    Courtney Brown

    Vice President of Impact and Planning

    Lumina Foundation

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    Freeman A. Hrabowski III

    Former President

    University of Maryland, Baltimore County

    Juan-Sepulveda2

    Juan Sepulveda

    Professor

    Trinity University

    Monique-Ashton2

    Monique Ashton

    Mayor

    Rockville, MD

    Niren-Chaudhary2

    Niren Chaudhary

    Chairman

    Panera Brands

    Randy-Berholtz2

    Randy Berholtz

    Chairman & CEO

    Rancho Santa Fe Bio, Inc

  • Danita-M.-Brown-Young2

    Danita M. Brown Young, Ph.D.

    Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Deborah Suder

    Director and Co-Founder

    The Suder Foundation

    Eric Suder

    President and Founder

    The Suder Foundation

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    Jeanine Ward-Roof, Ph.D.

    Vice President for Student Affairs

    Ferris State University

    Kevin Kruger, Ph.D.

    President Emeritus

    NASPA

  • Amy Baldwin, Ed.D.

    Former Director and Senior Lecturer of Writing, Literacy, and Academic Success in Student Transitions

    University of Central Arkansas

    Claude Taylor

    Claude Taylor, M.A.

    Title V Project Director

    Middlesex College

    Daphne L. Rankin, Ph.D.

    Retired Associate Vice Provost for Strategic Enrollment Management

    Virginia Commonwealth University

    Jacki Rodriguez, M.A.

    Director, Office of First Gen Student Success

    University of Memphis

    James Winfield, Ed.D.

    Associate Dean, Global Campus First-Year Experience, General Education, and Retention Strategies

    Southern New Hampshire University

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    Jennifer Schoen, M.Ed.

    Director, Opportunity Scholarships and Outreach Programs

    Northeastern University

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    Julie Carballo, M.Ed.

    Assistant Dean for First-generation, Transfer and Veteran Initiatives

    North Central College

    Kelley O'Neal, M.Ed.

    Executive Director, Byrne Student Success Center

    Texas A&M University

    Maria Dykema Erb, M.Ed.

    Inaugural Executive Director

    Boston University

    Mary Wallace, Ph.D.

    Assistant Vice President of Student Experience

    University of Alabama at Birmingham

    Oscar Miranda Tapia, M.Ed.

    Doctoral Candidate

    North Carolina State University

    Rashné Jehangir, Ph.D.

    Professor of Higher Education and Assistant Dean of Education Opportunity Program; Robert H. Beck Chair of Ideas

    University of Minnesota–Twin Cities

    Ryan Barone, Ph.D.

    Assistant Vice President for Student Success

    Colorado State University

    Sonja Ardoin, Ph.D.

    Associate Professor of Higher Education and Student Affairs

    Clemson University

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    Angeli Johnson, M.Sc.

    Curriculum & Learning Design Manager

    FirstGen Forward

    Ashlee Kocina Young, M.Ed.

    Associate Director, Expert Guidance

    FirstGen Forward

    Bailey Titus, M.A.

    Research & Data Manager

    FirstGen Forward

    Benji Smith

    Design and Digital Innovation Manager

    FirstGen Forward

    Bill Barker

    Senior Director, External Relations & Policy

    FirstGen Forward

    Blake Nantz

    Blake Nantz

    Research & Data Manager

    FirstGen Forward

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    Catherine Johnson, M.Ed.

    Data Expert Guide

    FirstGen Forward

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    Deana Waintraub Stafford, M.Ed.

    Vice President, Field Development & Engagement

    FirstGen Forward

    Diane Schorr, J.D., CAPⓇ

    Sr. Director, Scholarly Knowledge & Publications

    FirstGen Forward

    Garrett Nagaishi, M.A.

    Director, Network Operations

    FirstGen Forward

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    Jennifer Luken Sutton, Ph.D.

    Expert Guide

    FirstGen Forward

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    Jennifer Warden

    Director, Growth & Strategic Partnerships

    FirstGen Forward

    Kyle Nixon, M.A.

    Assistant Vice President, Network Recruitment & Operations

    FirstGen Forward

    Marie Mahovetz, Ed.S.

    Network Operations Manager

    FirstGen Forward

    Marissa Bastian, M.A.

    Program Manager, Data Analytics

    FirstGen Forward

    Martina A. Martin, Ed.D.

    Assistant Vice President, Network Success

    FirstGen Forward

    Mary Fugate, Ph.D.

    Assistant Vice President, Data Analytics

    FirstGen Forward

    Maurice A. Jones, J.D.

    Chief Executive Officer

    FirstGen Forward

    Megan Stone

    Assistant Vice President, Growth & Operations

    FirstGen Forward

    Nancy Camarillo, M.S.

    Director, Skill Building & Collaborations

    FirstGen Forward

    Nancy Stalowski, Ed.D.

    Director, Diagnostics & Data Analytics

    FirstGen Forward

    Qua'Aisa Williams, Ph.D.

    Assistant Vice President, Curriculum & Learning Design

    FirstGen Forward

    Robert C. McGowan

    Assistant Director, Government Relations & Policy

    FirstGen Forward

    Rosemary Sandoval

    Assistant Director, Network Operations

    FirstGen Forward

    Sam Goessling, Ph.D.

    Senior Vice President, Growth & Strategic Partnerships

    FirstGen Forward

    Stephanie J. Bannister, Ph.D.

    Vice President, FirstGen Forward Network,

    FirstGen Forward

    Wendy Beesley, M.P.A.

    Director, Expert Guidance

    FirstGen Forward

    Zachery Holder, M.S.

    Associate Director, Operations & Talent

    FirstGen Forward