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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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 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 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, 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 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…
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…
Serves as the Director of College Counseling and Student Services at University Prep. Kelly has worked to improve college access throughout his career and founded and directed Camp College, an early intervention/access program for Native Americans. He was the recipient…