Equity-centered transformational change requires listening to unheard truths and saying the quiet part out loud.
Via my LLC, the EduOptimists, we can partner to do that important work together. So, how can I help?
makING good trouble, together
Whether you’re a college president or chancellor, trustee, philanthropist, nonprofit leader, researcher, policymaker, or activist, the work you do is strengthened when you have access to the latest evidence-based innovative thinking. I provide that and more, serving as your accomplice and partner in service of your work to support #RealCollege students. My services include:
- Speaking (check out testimonials to my wide-ranging experiences)
- Strategic advising on basic needs supports, approaches to student success, financial aid, etc.
- Supporting change agents, including college presidents and trustees
- Training and workshops for higher ed and community professionals
- Research and evaluation
recent partners
Recent projects
Understanding and Supporting the Whole Student
Education Northwest, National Science Foundation, Washington Student Achievement Council
I’m serving as Co-PI on this project examining how public benefits programs and community college basic needs supports help students navigate and complete postsecondary STEM pathways.
Supporting student parents by bringing more Head Start classrooms to community college campuses
Association of Community College Trustees, National Head Start Association
I’m leading data and storytelling activities for this 5-year national initiative working to increase the number of Head Start programs co-located on community college campuses.
Reimagining how to assess & meet the mental health & social needs of community college students
UCLA STAND for Community Colleges Innovation Center, National Institute of Mental Health
I’m advising on student engagement strategies and supporting dissemination and scaling activities for this project which aims to make new and better treatments available for those who need them, particularly for marginalized and vulnerable communities that are more often underserved by current systems.
Increasing Student Support and Success by Boosting Medicaid Engagement
Mile 2 Consulting, ECMC Foundation, The Kresge Foundation
I co-developed, supported, and disseminated a project identifying a new funding source that community colleges can leverage to address students’ basic needs and health.