Gather & Give Trivia
Join us for College Possible’s 3rd annual Gather & Give Trivia at Jellyfish Brewing!
College Possible Washington students complete the FAFSA at double the rate of Washington average
At College Possible our goal is to ensure students graduate college with the least amount of debt possible. There are a variety of tactics we employ to meet this goal – none more important than supporting completion of the Free…
College Possible Washington board visits Decatur High School
Decatur High School was established in Federal Way in 1971, and has gone through several renovations since its original construction. In February 2024, College Possible board members were invited to tour Decatur High School to see the work of the…
Celebrating another successful semester with Federal Way Public Schools
In our school district series, we are excited to highlight Federal Way Public Schools (FWPS) this month. We had the opportunity to talk with our newest staff member, Maria Peterson, who recently joined the College Possible Washington team as program…
College Possible Washington campus tours spark student applications to local universities
At College Possible Washington, we are thrilled to continue our annual college campus visits for students. This year we took a total of 41 students and AmeriCorps coaches from Decatur, Franklin and Todd Beamer High Schools to visit the University…
Empowering dreams: A glimpse into the vibrant community of Franklin High School
Franklin High School opened its doors in 1909 and is the oldest high school in Seattle still in operation. This school primarily serves the Mt. Baker, Beacon Hill, and Columbia City neighborhoods. Today there are over 1,200 students that make…
Austin Dahl
Austin Dahl worked in the software industry for about 25 years as a software engineer and manager before he retired in 2018. His longest professional tenure was at Tableau Software in Seattle, where he was a Director of Engineering. Austin…
Lauren Treacy
Lauren comes to College Possible Washington with more than 10 years of leadership in the education and nonprofit sectors. Her experience as a first-generation college graduate and Americorps member guide her focus on college access and success. Lauren recently served…
Asha Bhaga
Asha has spent over 20 years in secondary education, foster care and crisis work. Through collaborative partnerships, she identified barriers for historically marginalized students and created pathways for college completion. At College Possible Washington, Asha works with community partners to…
Sam Bigley
Sam Bigley, a College Access Program Manager, graduated from Michigan State University in 2016 with two bachelor's degrees, in Anthropology and Arabic, with specializations in Women & Gender Studies, Peace & Justice Studies, and Muslim Studies. He is from Kalamazoo,…
Sarah Casillas
Sarah joins the leadership team after having served as an AmeriCorps Vista member with College Possible. A Washington native, she comes from a family of teachers. She has unique experiences within the education system and a commitment to achieving equitable…
Manmeet Dhami
As a former first-generation college student, Manmeet understands how hard it can be to navigate the college admissions process alone. She was fortunate enough to receive support through the Gates Millennium Scholars program, which connected her with the tools, resources…