We are pleased to welcome Dr. Lisa Hahn, MSW, Ed.D. to the team as senior manager of college success. Lisa brings a wealth of experience and commitment to creating and maintaining student-centric learning environments that holistically advance the civic and…
The last time we heard from Kim (Gresham High School ’24) she was in her senior year of high school and in the midst of deciding which college to enroll in after she had applied to 14 institutions – including…
Ro-Suhana Hafiz is a first-generation Rohingya born in Malaysia and raised in Portland, Oregon. Her parents, originally from Burma, came to the United States to give their children the chance to achieve the American Dream. A graduate of Reynolds High…
Last spring, students in College Possible Oregon’s program and their families gathered with their AmeriCorps coaches and our staff to attend Launch! This annual event celebrates high school juniors’ and seniors’ accomplishments throughout the academic year and ushers them into…
When Teo was in high school, he knew that college would be in his future. It was the “how”— the actual steps of preparing for the ACT, applying for scholarships and choosing a school — that was less clear. “I…
Since the United States Department of Education announced a significant overhaul to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) more than a year ago, educators, financial aid experts and community-based organizations have teamed up to help students navigate the…
After completing her term of service as an AmeriCorps college success coach with College Possible, Joanna landed a job with the Oregon State University College of Forestry as an admissions coordinator. For many AmeriCorps service members, careers in higher education…
Amelia has been a part of College Possible since 2021 when she joined as a student herself. As a first-generation student of color as well as an unaccompanied youth, Amelia has faced many challenges that have hindered her college journey…
RaNay is a 2nd-year business administration student at Willamette University with a passion for leadership and community building. They have been actively involved in the WU Residence Hall Association (RHA) and her sorority, and have demonstrated a commitment to enhancing…
Anthony was born and raised in Portland, Oregon. He is a first-generation student. He graduated from McDaniel High School in 2022. He spent his first two years at Portland Community College and then transferred to Oregon State University to pursue…
Tony is an incoming first-year student at Oregon State University, majoring in bio health sciences on the pre-dentistry track. During his free time, he enjoys venturing into new experiences with his friends such as cooking, trying new foods and exploring…
