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Meet our leadership team

Our talented team comes from diverse backgrounds and experiences, and they bring a shared commitment to the success of every student we serve. We are dedicated to creating and maintaining an inclusive culture that embraces diversity. This commitment is realized through a comprehensive, action-oriented, Diversity and Inclusion Plan that promotes a welcoming and equitable environment throughout all levels of College Possible.

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National leadership

Dr. Siva Kumari
SHE/HER/HERS
CEO
Ali Ayub
HE/HIM/HIS
Senior Vice President of Finance, Technology and Data
Austin Buchan
HE/HIM/HIS
Senior Vice President, Program & Tech Innovation
Scott Del Rossi
HE/HIM/HIS
Vice President, College & Career Success
Catherine Marciano
SHE/HER/HERS
Vice President, Partnerships
Lavada Williams
SHE/HER/HERS
Senior Vice President, People & Culture

Site leadership

John Chang
HE/HIM/HIS
Executive Director
Arvin Frazier III
HE/HIM/HIS
Omaha
Senior Executive Director
Jesse Hendrix
HE/HIM/HIS
Texas
Executive Director
Precious Mines
SHE/HER/HERS
Philadelphia
Executive Director
Marco Morrison
HE/HIM/HIS
Milwaukee
Executive Director
Christine Poorman
SHE/HER/HERS
Chicago
Executive Director
Lauren Treacy
SHE/HER/ELLA
Washington
Executive Director

National Board of Directors

Joanna Burleson
Chair
Managing Director, Monitor Institute by Deloitte
Daniel Lugo, JD
Treasurer
President, Queens University of Charlotte
Dr. Donnell Butler
Member
Founder and President, Opportunity College
Al Fan
HE/HIM/HIS
Ex Officio Director
Marlene Ibsen
Member
Vice President, Community Relations, Travelers and President & CEO, Travelers Foundation
Dr. Doreen James Wise
Member
Nurse Entrepreneur and Co-Founder of College Forward
Dr. Fayneese Miller
Member
President, Hamline University
Andrea Mokros
Member
Chief Public Affairs Officer, M Health Fairview
Joelle A. Murchison
Member
Principal and Founder, ExecMommyGroup LLC
Dr. Jenny Rickard
Member
President & CEO, Common App
Dr. Suzanne M. Rivera
Member
President, Macalester College
Julio Vargas-Essex
Member
Vice President of Student Success, North Hennepin Community College
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