First-generation students, twins Joseph and Joshua Garcia, made local headlines this summer for graduating at the top of their class as valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively. An academic journey defined by persistence and hard work, together, Joshua and Joseph earned over…
College Possible Wisconsin is honored to be among the ten nonprofit organizations receiving an impact grant this year from the Green Bay Packers Foundation. Empowered by this support, College Possible Wisconsin is determined to maximize its statewide impact through the…
Applying for financial aid is a critical step in seeking higher education for most Wisconsin families. This year, significant technical issues and delays with the rollout of a new FAFSA application system stopped many who had been considering college. Responding…
A night of celebration, inspiration, and generosity—College Possible Wisconsin’s 10th Annual Dream Big Dinner was truly a memorable night. At the event, College Possible Wisconsin recognized two award recipients: Dave Kundert and the United Way of Greater Milwaukee and Waukesha…
For Sherlean, college wasn't just a personal ambition—it was a chance to pave the way for her siblings. "Growing up, I never had anyone around me who had a college degree," Sherlean reflected. "Obtaining a college degree means the world…
The transition from College Possible Milwaukee to College Possible Wisconsin aligns with the organization's strategic vision to broaden its reach and impact. By aligning the organization’s name change with the true impact of its services statewide, College Possible Wisconsin aims to serve a greater number of students from diverse backgrounds and communities, ensuring equitable access to higher education opportunities.
AmeriCorps access coach Yanderi Martinez is a testament to the power of near-peer coaching. Motivated by her own experiences through the College Possible Wisconsin program during her academic journey, Yanderi’s path from college to career has been defined by a…
As a first-year college coach with a strong passion for educational success, Camillia Washington emphasizes that the key to successful coaching is forming meaningful bonds with students and meeting them where they are. She is a coaching chameleon: her relationship…
Meet Aaliyah Vang, a determined Hmong American Peace Academy senior who aims to leverage a degree in psychology to make an impact on younger generations. Aaliyah’s path to college is a testament to resilience and persistence. “My family is made…
Marco Morrison is a native of Milwaukee, WI and graduated from Rufus King High School. He has over 20 year’s worth of experience in the youth development arena focusing on program design, implementation and evaluation. Marco attended the University of…
Christine Holloway is an IT and Communications business professional currently serving as Vice President of the Converged Infrastructure Solutions segment of CDW. Christine has more than 20 years of leadership experience with sales, marketing and information technology services. CDW is…
As Chief Privacy Officer, JoAnne Breese-Jaeck is responsible for the development, implementation and oversight of Northwestern Mutual’s privacy program. She and her team cultivate trusted partnerships across the enterprise, seeking foster consumer trust and ensure regulatory compliance while providing foundational…