College success coach Gao Nou Xiong, a 2023 graduate of St. Cloud State University, serves with College Possible Minnesota because she is passionate about creating access to higher education and opportunities for students. To her, the idea of being part…
Pétra Noble currently serves as the Senior Vice President of HR Analytics, Workforce Planning and Data Governance at USBank. She joined USBank after working for Ecolab in various leadership roles which included leading strategic growth programs, operational excellence, and advanced…
Jorge has spent the last decade leading and transforming postsecondary pathway access and career development programs across the US through an equity driven and culturally responsive lens, development, and strategic and data-driven planning and management at organizations like KIPP Massachusetts…
Dave Anderson currently serves as the senior vice president of portfolio management at Medtronic, delivering high-quality, evidence based, innovative solutions that improve patient lives. As president of the Neuromodulation Operating Unit at Medtronic, he led a $2 billion business treating…
James is the owner and founder of the Hyland Lake Group in Edina, a personal financial planning and wealth management services firm. He is a Certified Financial Planner® Practitioner and has served clients for over 20 years. He is honored…
Isabella Cook is a proud 2nd generation Trinidadian-American who has always advocated for the powers of education and the necessity of equity work. Growing up in a multi-racial household and family, Isabella hoped to see her different identities and cultures…
James is a Senior Program Manager on the College Access Team for College Possible Minnesota, working with a specific focus on providing programming for seniors in high school. Prior to joining College Possible, James held several roles in primary, secondary,…
Shannon Cron (she/her) works as an Associate Dean of Admissions at St. Olaf College. In this role, she counsels prospective students and their families through the admissions and financial aid process. She emphasizes demystifying these processes, promoting a student-centric college…
