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2018 NAEOP CONFERENCE The Legacy of leadership

October 14 - 17, 2018Eugene, Oregon

President’s MessageWelcome to the 2018 NAEOP Conference in Eugene!

It has been an honor to serve as President of the Northwest Association of Educational Opportunity Programs this past year. Thank you for allowing me this opportunity. I am humbled to work alongside such amazing professionals. I believe with all my heart in the work that we do - it has the power to positively impact the lives of our participants, their families and communities.

I would like to thank the conference planning committee, including co-chairs Roseann Rivera and Sheldon Eakins. Planning this conference has been a tremendous undertaking, and it has required a lot of hard work and sacrifice. I appreciate the commitment on the part of the committee to ensure this is an outstanding professional development opportunity for all attendees.

The committee has taken feedback from past conferences and made changes to strengthen the programming this year. There will be fewer, but longer, concurrent sessions. In addition, you will find more time for program sharing. Our hope is that you will be able to delve into the topics presented, with greater opportunities to discuss new approaches and share ideas.

Most important, I would like to thank you for attending the 2018 NAEOP Conference. The strength of our regional association is in the commitment of our professionals to engage. I appreciate you being here and I look forward to visiting with you during the conference. If there is anything I can do to make your experience in Eugene more enjoyable, please let me know.

Sincerely,

Joshua EnglerNAEOP President

Joshua Engler

Northwest Association

N A E O PEducational Opportunity Programs

Table of Contents

President’s Message ......................................................................................................................................2

Table of Contents ..........................................................................................................................................3

Conference Committee ................................................................................................................................4

Hilton Hotel Floor Plans ...............................................................................................................................5

Conference Schedule .................................................................................................................................6-9

NAEOP Board of Directors ........................................................................................................................10

Conference Information ............................................................................................................................11

Conference Speakers ............................................................................................................................12-13

Concurrent Session I .............................................................................................................................14-16

Concurrent Session II ............................................................................................................................16-18

Hot Topics Sessions ...............................................................................................................................19-20

Networking Dinners ...................................................................................................................................21

NAEOP Information ....................................................................................................................................22

Fair Share Campaign ..................................................................................................................................23

Friends of NAEOP .......................................................................................................................................24

Committee Descriptions .............................................................................................................................25

Election Information ...................................................................................................................................26

Session Leader Bios ...............................................................................................................................27-33

Hot Topics Presenter Bios ....................................................................................................................33-34

Conference Sponsors ..................................................................................................................................35

TRIO Terminology .................................................................................................................................36-37

Advertisements ......................................................................................................................................38-42

Conference CommitteeDear Colleagues:

It is our pleasure to welcome you to the 2018 NAEOP Conference in Eugene, OR.

The annual NAEOP Conference fosters an opportunity for TRIO professionals to meet with other college access advocates and advance their skills in serving underrepresented individuals. This year’s conference emphasizes The Legacy of Leadership. It is a call for us to self-reflect on how we can become better leaders through personal growth and development.

You can look forward to selecting from 12 workshops all focused on leadership, networking opportunities with your colleagues, and entertainment that will put you on memory bliss with all the hit songs of the 80s and 90s.

None of this would have been possible without the help of our planning committee. As Conference Co-Chairs, we would like to extend our heartfelt appreciation for the countless hours you have dedicated over the past 12 months. We also want to recognize our speakers, presenters, moderators, sponsors, exhibitors, and of course, you, our participants.

We hope you enjoy the Conference and find it to be an enriching and educational experience, leaving you with insights you can use both personally and professionally for the benefits of your students.

Sincerely,

Dr. Sheldon Eakins and Roseann Rivera NAEOP Conference Co-Chairs

Conference Planning Committee

Dr. Sheldon Eakins

Angela Archer, Chemeketa Community CollegeBarbara Brodsky, Bellevue CollegeSharilyn Brown, Southwestern Oregon CCJeremy Cornish, Umpqua Community CollegeAmy Davila-Klautzsch, Oregon State UniversitySheldon Eakins, Idaho State UniversityEfrian Rivas-Flores, Portland Community CollegeGeof Garner, Multnomah Education Service DistrictDarryl Kelley, Portland State UniversityAngie Klimko, Washington State UniversityLinda Liu, Portland State UniversityMaria Lopez, Washington State University

Maria McCabe, Idaho State UniversityJenna McCoy, Washington State UniversityHillary O’Brien, Boise State UniversityTara Parrillo, University of OregonMaurice Pittman, Idaho State University Roseann Rivera, Mt. Hood Community CollegeGloria Segura, Boise State UniversityMegan Simila, Boise State UnviersityCorey Simpson, Boise State UniversityVictoria Smith (Alumni Partner), University of Alaska, FairbanksPetya Stoyanova-Johnson, Boise State UniversityBraeden Udy, Idaho State University

Roseann Rivera

Hilton Hotel Floor Plans

Conference Schedule

Monday, October 15, 2018Breakfast (On Your Own)

8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Keynote Address I - Dr. Arnold Mitchem O’Neill/Williams (Playwrights Hall – Conference Center)

9:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Program Sharing

Educational Opportunity CentersFacilitator: Janelle Culley, University of Idaho

Wilder I (Playwrights Hall – Conference Center

Student Support ServicesFacilitator: Jessica Samuels, University of Idaho

Sousa (Composers Hall – Conference Center

Talent SearchFacilitator: Marie McCabe, Idaho State University

Joplin/Seeger (Composers Hall – Conference Center

Upward Bound /Upward Bound Math-ScienceFacilitator: Brooke Fredericks, Portland State University

Bloch (Composers Hall – Conference Center

Veterans Upward Bound/McNairFacilitator: Gregory Martinez, Boise State University

Hansberry (Playwrights Hall – Conference Center

2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. NAEOP Board Meeting Studio BC (Hotel Mezzanine)

Friday, October 12, 2018

Pre-Conference Workshops8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. PREPaRE Workshop 1 Joplin (Composers Hall –

Conference Center)

9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m Emerging Leaders Institute 2.0 Seeger (Composers Hall – Conference Center)

10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m I AM TRIO: Developing Your Professional Brand Kennedy School (Portland)

12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Leadership Through Effective TRIO Advocacy Wilder I (Playwrights Hall – Conference Center)

6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Newcomers Reception Vistas (12th Floor)

7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. President’s Reception Vistas (12th Floor)

Sunday, October 15, 2018

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. NAEOP Board Meeting Studio BC (Hotel Mezzanine)

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Emerging Leaders Institute (ELI) Directors (Hotel Mezzanine)

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Board/ELI Networking Dinner Board (Hotel Mezzanine)

Saturday, October 13, 2018

Monday, October 15, 2018 - continuedConference Schedule

12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Friends of NAEOP Awards Luncheon O’Neill/Williams (Playwrights Hall – Conference Center

1:45 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. Concurrent Session I

Achieving the Pinnacle of Leadership: How TRIO Professionals Can Influence Others

Bloch (Composers Hall – Conference Center)

Developing a STEM Curriculum to Engage, Motivate, and Inspire Future Leaders - Part I

Sousa (Composers Hall – Conference Center)

New Director’s Training for Pre-College Programs - Part I

Seeger (Composers Hall – Conference Center)

Leading Equity and Inclusion Work: Individual and Institutional Skills for Success

Joplin (Composers Hall – Conference Center)

The Path to Leadership Begins with ELI Wilder I (Playwrights Hall – Conference Center)

Finding Leadership in Native American Students tThrough Self-development and Strength in Identity

Hansberry (Playwrights Hall – Conference Center)

4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. University of Oregon Tour (Spaces Limited)

4:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.; 4:35 p.m. - 5:05 p.m.

Hot Topics Sessions I and II Each Hot Topics workshop will be presented twice, in back-to-back 30 minute sessions

All About You: Staff Financial Wellness Wilder I (Playwrights Hall – Conference Center)

Learn Before You Lead Hansberry (Playwrights Hall – Conference Center)

OnTrack to Post-Secondary Education (no cost e-learning curriculum)

Seeger (Composers Hall - Conference Center)

Paradigm Shift Joplin (Composers Hall – Conference Center)

BOT – BLUMEN Online Database for TRIO Bloch (Composers Hall – Conference Center)

StudentAccess: Explore the Many Ways that TRIO Staff Utilize StudentAccess!


COE Ferber (Playwrights Hall – Conference Center)

6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Networking Dinners Various Sites

Tuesday, October 16, 2018Conference Schedule

8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Breakfast & Keynote Address II - Maureen Hoyler and Kristian Wiles

O’Neill/Williams (Playwrights Hall – Conference Center

10:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Concurrent Session II

From the Scratch: Manufacturing First Generation Professionals

Bloch (Composers Hall – Conference Center)

Developing a STEM Curriculum to Engage, Motivate, and Inspire Future Leaders - Part II


New Director’s Training for Pre-College Programs - Part II

Seeger (Composers Hall – Conference Center)

Leadership Skills: Leading in the DARK Joplin (Composers Hall – Conference Center)

The Impact on Your Target Schools, Administration, Students, Program Staff, and Your Institution When you Have Multiple Programs and How to Make this Work the Best for Everyone

Wilder I (Playwrights Hall – Conference Center)

Gaining Momentum and Creating Community: First Gen Students, Staff, and Faculty and the #FirstGenAK Campaign

Hansberry (Playwrights Hall – Conference Center

12:15 p.m. - 2:00 p.m Lunch (on your own)

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m State Meetings

Alaska Wilder I (Playwrights Hall – Conference Center)

Idaho Joplin/Seeger (Composers Hall – Conference Center)

Oregon Sousa (Composers Hall – Conference Center)

Washington Bloch (Composers Hall – Conference Center)

6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. President’s Banquet/Live Auction O’Neill/Williams/Hellman (Playwrights Hall – Conference Center)

9:00 p.m. – 12:00 p.m. Dance Composers Hall

Wednesday, October 17, 2018 Breakfast (On Your Own)

9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Debrief Activity O’Neill/Williams (Playwrights Hall – Conference Center)

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Plenary – Congressman DeFazio O’Neill/Williams (Playwrights Hall – Conference Center)

11:15 a.m. – 1 p.m. Board Meeting O’Neill/Williams (Playwrights Hall – Conference Center)

Conference Schedule

Past NAEOP (NASP) Presidents

Lita Verts 1985-1986 Roger Grant 2001-2002

Thomas Ybarra 1986-1987 George Deitz 2002-2003

Bernie Thomas 1987-1988 Robert Guerrero 2003-2004

Sally Burge 1988-1989 Adan Tijerina 2004-2005

Pat Palmerton 1989-1990 Kathleen McNeil 2005-2006

Adeluisa G. Judal 1990-1991 Scott Clyde 2006-2007

Donald Matt 1991-1992 Mateo Arteaga 2007-2008

Jay R. Fuhlmann 1992-1993 Odila Rueda 2008-2009

Sherry Warren 1993-1994 Neil McFarlane 2009-2010

Denny Hurtado 1994-1995 Vicki N. Trier 2010-2011

Sally Wagoner 1995-1996 Lucila Loera 2011-2012

Kim Requa 1996-1997 Gabriel Gallardo 2012-2013

Sally Burge 1997-1998 Traci Birdsell 2013-2014

Andrew Angiak 1998-1999 Sebastian Myrick 2014-2015

Philip Dirks 1999-2000 Kristian Wiles 2015-2016

Nancy Davis 2000-2001 Sari Byerly 2016-2017

NAEOP Board of DirectorsPresident Parliamentarian

Josh Engler Lucila Loera Boise State University Washington State University

Past President Friends of NAEOPSari Byerly Barbara Brodsky

Idaho State Universiy Bellevue College

President-Elect Alaska PresidentVacant John Monahan

University of Alaska, Fairbanks

Secretary Idaho PresidentKeri Lobdell Holly Edwards

Columbia Basin College North Idaho College

Government Relations Oregon PresidentChristina Torres Garcia Angela Archer

Eastern Washington University Chemeketa Community College

Treasurer Washington PresidentAngie Klimko Shiloh Penland

Washington State University Skagit Valley College

Alumni Partner Technology/Communications

Victoria Smith Corey SimpsonUniversity of Alaska, Fairbanks Boise State University

Conference InfoNAME BADGES Name badges are required for entry to all conference sessions, meals, and

other conference events. If you misplace your name badge, please come to the registration area.

TICKETED EVENTS Ticketed events have been provided as part of your registration fee. Extra tickets for guests may be purchased at the registration table prior to the event.

MEALS Those who indicated special dietary restrictions on their conference registration will receive a sticker to let servers know of their meal preferences. Conference attendees may not change their meal preferences without prior approval from the conference committee.

EXHIBITORS Exhibitors are located in the lobby area. Please take time to visit them and express appreciation for their generous support.

ELECTRONIC DEVICES POLICY

For the comfort and enjoyment of the attendees, please silence all cellular phones, tablets, and other electronic devices during conference sessions.

NAEOP MEETING NAEOP meeting materials are available online at naeoptrio.org.

INFORMATION DISCLAIMER

While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in these materials, errors and omissions may occur, and information is subject to change without notice. We apologize in advance for any errors or omissions.

Use your smartphone to access conference information!Throughout the conference program, QR codes have been included to allow easy navigation to online sources. These various sources will give you further information on events, locations, and other important NAEOP information. Be sure to download a free QR Code Reader from your phone’s app market to access this online content. To get started, scan the code with your phone to visit the NAEOP website.

Conference Speakers

Dr. Arnold Mitchem, President Emeritus of the Council for Opportunity in Education, has been a voice for low-income, first-generation students and individuals with disabilities his entire career. Thanks to his work, the federally funded TRIO Programs have expanded by nearly 400% and now serve more than 872,000 students at 1,200 colleges and universities.

He began his career on the History faculty at Marquette University in Milwaukee and was named the Director of the Educational Opportunity Program in 1969. He relocated to Washington, D.C. in 1986 to serve as President of the Council for Opportunity in Education until October 2013.

Dr. Mitchem has been awarded Honorary Doctorates from eleven universities: CUNY-Lehman College in New York; DePaul University; University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana; University of Liverpool, England, Marquette University; Marycrest College; University of Massachusetts at Boston; Lewis University; St. Joseph University in Philadelphia; St. Louis University; and SUNY Buffalo State.

Dr. Arnold Mitchem, President Emeritus of the Council for Opportunity in Education

Dr. Arnold Mitchem

Maureen Hoyler, J.D., President, Council for Opportunity in EducationOn October 1, 2013, Maureen Hoyler assumed the position of President of the Council for Opportunity in Education. Ms. Hoyler has been a voice for low-income, first-generation students and individuals with disabilities. As President, she oversees management of the Washington office and the fiscal affairs of the Association also while serving as the primary liaison between the Association and the United States Congress, the Executive Branch, and all Governmental Agencies. She is the official representative of the Association with all other postsecondary educational associations.

She began her career at the Educational Opportunity Program at Marquette University as an assistant to the then Director, Dr. Arnold Mitchem. Ms. Hoyler moved to Washington in 1981 to establish the Council’s office. As the organization’s Chief Operating Officer, she has played an integral role in the growth of the organization, which started with a staff of just one full-time professional in 1982. Ms. Hoyler has lectured widely on federal law and regulations. Over the years, she has received numerous awards from TRIO-based associations. She received her B.A. and her law degree from Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Maureen Hoyler

Conference Speakers

Congressman Peter DeFazioCongressman Peter DeFazio was first elected to the U.S. Congress in 1986 and is now the longest serving House member in Oregon’s history. As the dean of the Oregon House delegation, he has developed a reputation as an independent, passionate and effective lawmaker.

In 2014, DeFazio was elected to the powerful position of Ranking Member on the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee, which has jurisdiction over the Coast Guard, highways and transit, water resources, railroads, aviation, and economic development. DeFazio has served as a member of the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee since he first entered Congress in 1987. In 2005, DeFazio served as the Ranking Member on the Highways Subcommittee where he helped negotiate a five-year federal highway and transit spending bill called SAFETEA-LU. Under the bill DeFazio secured $2.7 billion for Oregon’s roads, bridges, highways and transit systems. More recently, DeFazio introduced the Repeal and Rebuild Act (HR 4848), a long-term solution to replenish the Highway Trust Fund.

As the new Ranking Member of the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee, DeFazio will continue to fight for infrastructure investment that results in job creation, increased safety, economic efficiency and strategic growth.

DeFazio previously served as the Ranking Member on the House Natural Resources Committee, where he focused on energy, federal lands, ocean and fisheries, and Native American issues. In 2013, he successfully passed his balanced, bipartisan O&C solution that creates private sector jobs, provides revenues to failing counties, and permanently protects old-growth and other irreplaceable environmental treasures.

Congressman Peter DeFazio

Kristian Wiles, Executive Director of Retention and Academic Support Programs, Office of Minority Affairs and Diversity, University of WashingtonKristian Wiles is the Executive Director of Retention and Academic Support Programs in the Office of Minority Affairs & Diversity at the University of Washington (UW). In this role at UW, Mr. Wiles oversees programs and teams of professionals that provide advising and academic support to over 5,700 students annually, including students participating in the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP), two TRIO Student Support Services programs, the College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP), and the Champions Program that serves alumni of foster care. Over his career, Kristian has focused his efforts in higher education and community settings toward supporting underrepresented and TRIO eligible students through direct service and larger collaborative initiatives. This includes oversight and administration of TRIO SSS programs in Arizona and Washington for the past 12 years. As a first-generation college student, Kristian is proud to hold a Bachelor’s degree from Pacific Lutheran University, a Master’s degree from University of Delaware and to have served on the Board of Directors for Washington State TRIO Association, the Northwest Association of Educational Opportunity Programs, and nationally with the Council for Opportunity in Education, all representing TRIO.

Kristian Wiles

Concurrent Session IMonday, October 15, 1:45 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.Achieving the Pinnacle of Leadership: How TRIO Professionals Can Influence Others

You have seen influential leaders in your community, some with leadership titles, some without. How do you influence others without having a leadership title? How do leaders not only obtain desired results but replicate those results? How do leaders empower rather than discourage and control? This session will focus on the potential of everyone, regardless of your position, to be leaders. Using our own and others’ leadership experiences and hands-on activities, we will explore and facilitate ideas and strategies to become better leaders for your program participants, communities, and organizations.

Braeden Udy & Maria McCabe - Idaho State University

Bloch (Composers Hall - Conference Center)

New Director’s Training for Pre-College Programs - Part I

In this workshop, new directors will receive an overview of what it means to be a director. We will cover regulations and allowable costs, budget management as well as program and staff management.

Phillip Dirks - Portland State University


Developing a STEM Curriculum to Engage, Motivate, and Inspire Future Leaders - Part I

In this workshop, we demonstrate how new technologies can help inspire and motivate students and provide them with skills needed to be competitive and prepared for college and STEM majors. This hands-on session introduces participants to new technologies like 3D design and printing, robotics and drones, and Virtual Reality and provides a model for using them with students. We will discuss ways to weave these activities into existing curriculum and help students develop “STEM Survival Skills” for college and beyond. We will also share our experience in piloting an Independent Scientific Research Project course that gave students the opportunity to experience the scientific research process on a topic of their choice. This session is for instructors, advisors, and directors of all TRIO programs.

David Wolczyk, Jana Chieu, Helen Chyz, Michael Coats, & Huy Hoang - University of Washington

Sousa (Composers Hall - Conference Center)

Concurrent Session I - continuedLeading Equity and Inclusion Work: Individual and Institutional Skills for Success

Identifying and building a foundation for individuals and organizations respecting Equity and Inclusion with practical strategies and methods.

To clients, the face of an organization is most often an individual, and the reputation and success of an organization will often be measured and defined by individual interactions and efforts. Our work to practice inclusion and create equity is greatly affected by larger structural and institutional factors. Even when we connect well with clients, organizations can still not succeed in the mission of being inclusive and delivering equitable services to all clients. Over many years, we have built organizations that shape our perceptions, our interactions and our work with both clients and colleagues. We may not be aware of how these structures affect access and equity for many people. We may not recognize that our own perspectives, beliefs and attitudes are tremendously influenced by the structures around us. Making changes within these structures can be uncomfortable and challenging, both individually and institutionally. How does identity affect access, equity and inclusion? Is equity different than equality? How can we better practice inclusion and engage in equity work?

In this session we examine key definitions and concepts of equity and inclusion efforts and explore multiple factors and practical strategies to increase access, equity and inclusion in our agencies and communities to support positive change and progress. Learning outcomes include:

• Engage accurate and useable definitions and develop understanding of key terms and concepts related to promoting access, equity and inclusion. Recognize generalizations respecting diversity, equity and inclusion issues.

• Learn to locate and address equity, inclusion and diversity issues within a broader socio-political context.

• Recognize the impact, meaning and intersection of multiple identities and perspectives. Learn to employ multiple perspectives in inclusion and equity work

• Engage and learn to address the complexity of equity, inclusion and diversity issues in the US.

• Explore individual beliefs and actions, and develop a focus on the socio-political context, recognizing the power of institutional practices and how to improve them.

• Develop a sense of shared accountability and co-responsibility for equity and inclusion work. Enhance leadership, teambuilding skills and develop a practical understanding of how we do this work together.

Johnny Lake, PhD - Eugene 4J School District

Joplin (Composers Hall - Conference Center)

Concurrent Session I - continued

Concurrent Session IITuesday, October 16, 10:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.From the Scratch: Manufacturing First Generation Professionals

We often discuss the challenges and barriers that first generation students are facing while embarking on their academic trajectory. However, little to no consideration is given to the challenges that those students will face as they enter the workforce; even though first-generation students are likely to become first generation professionals upon completion of their higher education degree. This presentation aims to address the issues that first generation professionals often face in the workplace and the activities needed in support of their socialization of the professional role (SPR).

Amanda Eakins & Sheldon Eakins, PhD - Idaho State University


The Path to Leadership Begins with ELI

Please join us for the first ever Emerging Leaders Institute panel. Over the span of 10 years, NAEOP has helped identify and develop 9 cohorts of leaders in the TRIO community. Come learn about their journey. Discover what challenges leaders face and the theories, frameworks, knowledge, wisdom, tips, tools, and other resources they use to help them lead and guide their state organizations, committees, programs, and teams. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in group discussion and receive the opportunity to participate in questions and answers from the panel. We welcome new and seasoned professionals to attend.

Kelly Foran - University of Alaska, Anchorage, Holly Edwards - North Idaho College, &Luis Carrillo - Idaho State University

Wilder I (Playwrights Hall - Conference Center)

Finding Leadership in Native American Students through Self-Development and Strength in Identity

This workshop is designed for participants who work with Native American students to develop and nurture leadership capacity and agency. Participants will learn about connection, community, Indigenous methodologies, funding sources and cultural lenses their students carry. The activities we will emphasize non cognitive thought processes and will allow coaches to see the needs of each student they will work with. The activities we will be sharing include our “box of objects”, “the wheel” and “celebration of learning”. Coaches will gain skills that enable them to build identity and leadership for their students.

Destiny Petroske - Northwest Indian College

Hansberry (Playwrights Hall - Conference Center)

New Director’s Training for Pre-College Programs - Part II

In this workshop, new directors will receive an overview of recruitment and selection strategies as well as how to effectively market your project. We will cover record keeping, the APR process, and evaluation beyond the APR.

Phillip Dirks - Portland State University


Developing a STEM Curriculum to Engage, Motivate, and Inspire Future Leaders - Part II

In this workshop, we demonstrate how new technologies can help inspire and motivate students and provide them with skills needed to be competitive and prepared for college and STEM majors. This hands-on session introduces participants to new technologies like 3D design and printing, robotics and drones, and Virtual Reality and provides a model for using them with students. We will discuss ways to weave these activities into existing curriculum and help students develop “STEM Survival Skills” for college and beyond. We will also share our experience in piloting an Independent Scientific Research Project course that gave students the opportunity to experience the scientific research process on a topic of their choice. This session is for instructors, advisors, and directors of all TRIO programs.

David Wolczyk, Jana Chieu, Helen Chyz, Michael Coats, & Huy Hoang - University of Washington


Concurrent Session II - continued

Leadership Skills: Leading in the DARK

Leadership has often meant holding a title. Times of challenge and change demand active and engaged leadership. Leaders lead. They do not stand still.

This session focuses on defining leadership and its key characteristics and actions for your team and organization. This session will examine and unpack key concepts and important terms such as race, culture, deficit cultural perspectives, conscious and unconscious biases, cultural responsiveness, privilege, low income, and others in order to prepare participants to be active in recognizing and addressing barriers and creating greater access, inclusion and equity for everyone in our community.

Interactive activities will challenge your boundaries and ask you to engage with others and ask some important questions about leadership, social justice, advocacy, co-responsibility, and community.

• Explore your own leadership style and skills in a diverse context. Affirm the dignity and worth of all, and provide positive support that we all need to be successful and effective employees.

• Develop key knowledge, skills and abilities to engage in honest dialogue about identity, power and privilege.

• Interact thoughtfully and courteously with colleagues, clients and families.

• Learn and use multicultural resources in your organizations and communities, remain sensitive to individual differences and diverse cultures, and encourage participation of others different from ourselves.

Johnny Lake, PhD - Eugene 4J School District


Concurrent Session II - continuedThe Impact on Your Target Schools, Administration, Students, Program Staff, and Your Institution When you Have Multiple Programs and How to Make this Work the Best for Everyone

When you have multiple programs the impact is larger than just you the director. It impacts all your staff, your schools, your administration, your students and your institution. More people get hired and need trained, more students are attending events, more budgets need to be managed, and clearer communication needs to be designed so to lead to less confusion. Come to hear ways to help this process work, the successes and the struggles. Also a discussion will take place about when your institution wants you to blend, when you separate from being blended programs, and when programs from other institutions are funded at schools where you have historically been serving students.

Sue B. Huizinga, Patricia Esparza, Amanda Henderson, & Kelsey Moynahan - Shasta College


Gaining Momentum and Creating Community: First Gen Students, Staff, and Faculty and the #FirstGenAK Campaign

This collaborative session will give insight into how TRIO and non-TRIO staff members from across the University of Alaska came together to create a grassroots campaign to celebrate First Gen students, and address the unique challenges they face at our institution. Individuals from Admissions, the Nanook Diversity and Action Council, and Student Support Services have come together over the past year with a unified goal of creating a supportive community around this student population, which makes up roughly half of our undergraduates. Hear about our process, share what you’ve done at your campus, or walk away with some inspiration to start a #FirstGen campaign at your institution!

Victoria Smith - University of Alaska Fairbanks


Hot Topics SessionsMonday, October 15, 4:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. & 4:35 p.m. - 5:05 p.m.

All About You: Staff Financial Wellness

TRIO professionals deal with students on a daily basis. They deal with students’ ups and downs. There are many stresses that come along with being a professional and this session will take one of those stresses away: the stress of their finances. Some TRIO professionals have student loan debt that they want to pay off. Some have financial goals that they are trying to reach like buying a house, etc. This session will help them develop a plan for whatever financial goal they have. By addressing this one stress it will free up professionals to do what they love and that is help students be their best!

Ja’Net Adams - Debt Sucks University, Inc.


Learn Before You Lead

The Learn Before You Lead workshop is inspired by the leadership book LBYL by the presenter Richard Taylor JR. The focus of the presentation is how to grow as an effective leader. There is a heavy emphasis on cultivating leaders from an internal stand point. It challenges many false narratives around leadership, while giving the attendees a new deeper understanding on what it takes to be sustainable in their roles as leaders. The workshop will act as a blueprint for the process that each individual leader has to navigate & also helping them help the future leaders that will be connected to them.

LBYL will give insight to lessons that must be learned and lifestyles that must be applied in order to navigate to being a better leader or learning how to lead for the first time. No matter where the attendee it is in their personal journey, Learn Before You lead will give light to the fact that we all possess some type of leadership ability that will be called on at some point and time.

Richard Taylor - TaylorMade Empowerment


OnTrack to Post-Secondary Education (no cost e-learning curriculum)

OnTrack is an online college readiness curriculum used by more than 50 pre-college UB, UBMS, and ETS programs around the country. OnTrack is designed to help students and parents successfully navigate the post-secondary education obtainment process. Through weekly grade-specific video modules, OnTrack provides 9th-12th grade students with the knowledge and confidence to complete their high school experience and create a viable post-secondary education plan. Workshop participants will be taken through the OnTrack platform from a student, mentor and staff perspective.

Andrew Zivic - OnTrack


Hot Topics Sessions - ContinuedPool Party Process - How to Engage Your Students So Learning Can Occur

Students are distracted now more than ever. Our role as professionals is getting harder and harder. We have spent the past decade developing curriculum that works, but more importantly the process required to make the curriculum work. Join us as we discuss the Pool Party Process - the process we use to engage students in our core subjects so substantial learning can occur.

Dillan Davis - Paradigm Shift


BOT – BLUMEN Online Database for TRIO

Come see why BLUMEN ONLINE is the preferred database throughout TRIO. During this session the Blumen rep will show you features that 100’s of TRIO programs utilize every day to manage their student APR data, contacts, and much more. I will demonstrate how to easily add new students, update student data, including APR data, quickly scan APR fields to find validation errors, generate reports and send text messages to your students. How to utilize our PE Points feature to ensure you are meeting the standard program objectives. Through in-depth query capabilities, Blumen allows the directors to analyze the overall program, manage staff and allow counselors to manage their workload. SO COME BY AND GET BLUMENIZED!!

Robert Vassar - Compansol


StudentAccess: Explore the Many Ways that TRIO Staff Utilize StudentAccess!

Our informative discussion will focus on the many ways that StudentAccess can help your TRIO program with daily data management and reporting tasks. StudentAccess also streamlines the Annual Performance Reporting process. In this session we will answer questions about common features and time-saving tips and tricks, and encourage attendees to participate in sharing how they utilize StudentAccess. We will cover both StudentAccess Online and Desktop platforms to help attendees decide which platform best fits their needs, and learn how their peers make the most of their StudentAccess experience.

Tony Golobic - Heiberg Consulting Inc.


Empower-Going Beyond the APR

Learn how data can help college access and success professionals, community partners, administrators, and other stakeholders access and analyze data.

Empower allows you to generate real-time focus and analysis of student group performance, complete the APR, and integrate student data from multiple stakeholders—schools, community partners, colleges, and TRIO program leaders.

Empower was developed by the Council for Opportunity in Education—the voice of college opportunity, with a more than 35-year track record of commitment to college access and success.

Patricia Mahomond - Council for Opportunity in Education

Ferber (Composers Hall - Conference Center)

Networking DinnersMonday, October 15, 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.Attend a networking dinner to meet fellow NAEOP Conference attendees! Participants must sign up for the networking dinner of their choice at the conference registration table. Reservation times begin at 6:30, all restaurants are a walkable distance from the Hilton Hotel. Please see the list of restaurants below.

Ta Ra RinCuisine: ThaiCost: $7-$20Location: 1200 Oak Street (1 mile

from Hilton)Room: 10 people

Time: 6:30 p.m.

Menu:The DavisCuisine: AmericanCost: $8-$25Location: 94 W Broadway (0.4 miles


Time: 6:30 p.m.

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Falling SkyCuisine: Gastropub, AmericanCost: $5-$15Location: 1334 Oak Alley (0.9 miles


Time: 6:30 p.m.

Menu:CornucopiaCuisine: AmericanCost: $12-$40

Location: 207 E 5th Ave (0.3 miles from Hilton)

Room: 10 people

Time: 6:30 p.m.

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TacovoreCuisine: Latin AmericanCost: $4-$15Location: 530 Blair Blvd (0.8 miles


Time: 6:30 p.m.

Menu:The WheelCuisine: PizzaCost: $6-$16Location: 390 Lincoln Street (0.4

miles from Hilton)Room: 10 people

Time: 6:30 p.m.

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NAEOP InformationEach year, members of TRIO and other educational communities from around the Pacific Northwest come together in support of professional development, idea-sharing, and program networking. TRIO is a federally-funded national organization of programs committed to helping low-income and first-generation participants enter college and graduate with access to ongoing educational and professional opportunities. Formerly known as NASP, our regional organization re-branded itself in 2011 as the Northwest Association of Educational Opportunity Programs (NAEOP). NAEOP provides professional development for over 130 TRIO programs in the Northwest and consists of TRIO professionals in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington.

Become a NAEOP MemberBecome a NAEOP Project Member Today! Benefits of Membership include:

• Grant Writing Workshops• Peer Review/Technical Assistance (Year-round)• Opportunity for NAEOP Alumni to travel to Policy Seminar (March)• Scholarships for Students• Travel support to the NAEOP Annual Conference for Award Recipients

State AssociationsNAEOP represents the interests of TRIO Programs in Region X of the Department of Education. This region includes Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. State associations promote the development of TRIO programs and provide training for professional personnel to enhance the quality of services delivered to non-traditional students. For more information on your specific state association, scan the QR code below with your smartphone.

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Fair Share CampaignThe Council for Opportunity in Education strives to provide services and resources that benefit your students, your program and you as TRIO staff. The Council depends on institutional memberships, subscriptions and personal contributions from TRIO projects in order to provide the quality and range of services. Each state/chapter/territory’s reciprocal support to the Council allows it to effectively carry out the following activities:

• Advocacy (COE works with Congress to protect TRIO’s funding)• Appropriations• Re-authorization

• Proposal Writing Workshops• Compensation Surveys• TRIO/Gear Up Directory• Policy Seminar• Annual Conference• Research through the Pell Institute• Teaching and learning strategies in STEM through the Stokes Institute• Consistently working hand-in-hand with the U.S. Department of Education to keep ahead

of changing regulations and to effectively provide technical assistance to all TRIO directors attempting to resolve funding and compliance issues

• Consistently working to advance equal educational opportunity and to promote diversity in America’s colleges and universities

By contributing to the annual Fair Share Campaign (through personal contributions, subscriptions, institutional memberships), you contribute to the success of the Council and of TRIO. Fair Share monetary goals are determined annually. Contact your state or regional Fair Share representative to determine how you can assist your state, and your region, in meeting its Fair Share.

To learn more about the Fair Share program or to get more involved, visit www.coenet.org and click on the Donate button. You may also contact NAEOP’s president elect, the region’s Fair Share representative, or your state president.

The Friends of NAEOP (FON) store is provided as a service to TRIO programs and TRIO staff. The store is non-profit and features popular TRIO products including apparel, office supplies, accessories, and more.

All proceeds from the FON store go to scholarships for TRIO students.

Cash, checks, credit cards and purchase orders are accepted.

Friends of NAEOPFriends of NAEOP was established in 1986 as a fundraising organization with tax-exempt and tax-deductible status approved by the Internal Revenue Service.

Friends of NAEOP conducts fundraising through purchases made in our online store and by holding auctions and other activities at regional conferences. All money raised from these activities goes directly to scholarships for disadvantaged students.

The primary purpose of Friends of NAEOP is to help students overcome class,

social, academic, financial and cultural barriers to higher education. Friends of NAEOP supports low-income students as they prepare for college as well as throughout their college years. Friends of NAEOP’s aim is to expand educational opportunity programs throughout the Northwest, and to further communication and cooperation between professionals working in these programs.

Visit Friends of NAEOP online at: http://friendsofnaeop.org

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Friends of NAEOP Fundraising Activities

RaffleWin $100! Purchase raffle tickets for $1.00 each or 15 for $10.00. Winner will be announced during the President’s Banquet. You do not need to be present to win.

AuctionJoin us for the annual Silent and Live Auction at the President’s Banquet. The Silent Auction is held during the Reception right before the start of the President’s Banquet. The Live Auction will take place during the Banquet.



Committee DescriptionsPlease consider joining a NAEOP committee. Learn more about the committees below.

Friends of NAEOP:Friends of NAEOP conducts fundraising through purchases made in our online store and by holding auctions and other activities at regional conferences. All money raised from these activities goes directly to scholarships for underrepresented students.

NAEOP Conference Planning:The conference planning committee gives input on keynote speakers, scheduling, and programming of the annual NAEOP Conference.

Technology and Communications:• Responsible for the maintenance and upkeep

of the NAEOP website• Coordinates the upkeep of NAEOP website

content• Manages NAEOP email accounts• Consults board on implementing new

technologies/processes• Maintains NAEOP list-serve• Design/layout/printing of the conference

program• Manages the conference calling system used

for NAEOP communication/meetings

Peer Monitoring:As a service provided by NAEOP, this committee assists with Peer Monitoring reviews that provide guidance to project directors in implementing compliant project management practices. The committee also conducts compliance readiness evaluations to determine the level of compliance with federal rules and regulations.

The Emerging Leaders Institute is a year-long leadership development program designed to inspire and cultivate professional development and strong leadership within NAEOP. The program’s design combines networking opportunities and hands-on experiences that prepare participants for greater involvement in NAEOP and state associations.

What types and level of commitments are required for participation?A full day training will be held the day prior to the annual regional conference. This may be followed by monthly 1-hour teleconference calls to continue training topics that include:

• Leadership Styles• Team Building• Time and Project Management• Parliamentary Procedures• NAEOP Constitution and History• NAEOP Board Operations• COE History• Advocacy Efforts

In addition, participants may be expected to develop and complete a project related to leadership within the association to be presented at the NAEOP Annual Conference. Full participation in all activities is expected of ELI candidates.

For more information, contact Luis Carillo and Holly Edwards at [email protected] and [email protected]

About ELI

Election InformationEach year NAEOP membership elects a new slate of officers for installation during the annual conference. The board is currently structured as follows:

• President • Friends of NAEOP• President-Elect • Parliamentarian• Past President • Alaska President• Secretary • Idaho President• Treasurer • Oregon President• Alumni Partner • Washington President• Government Relations • Technology/Communications

Election of these positions is staggered to avoid having a completely new board. For this reason, we accept nominations according to the following schedule: Even years: President-Elect, Treasurer, Alumni Partner Odd years: President-Elect, Secretary, Alumni Partner

All NAEOP members will have a chance to vote on the “at-large” positions of President-Elect, Secretary, Treasurer and Alumni Partner. All candidates must have their statements sent in advance to the Chair of the Nominations Committee (the Past President) by March 15th for the online elections.

State Officers are the duly elected presidents of their respective states and not voted on by the NAEOP membership as per by-law changes in December 2007.

Please consider leadership positions in NAEOP. The rewards are great, and you’ll gain an inside understanding of how NAEOP, COE, and the Department of Education work. All three Presidents in the region serve on the Council’s board and travel to meetings in December, May, and September. You are strongly encouraged to nominate yourself for a position. The experience will broaden your perspective in TRIO and allow you even greater opportunity to effect changes in our region.

NAEOP Mission:• Representing the interests of TRIO programs in Region X of the Department of

Education: Oregon, Washington, Alaska, & Idaho.• Representing professional educators who work with low-income, first-generation,

and students with disabilities throughout the Northwest.• Promoting the development, improvement, and extension of education to non-

traditional individuals.• Providing training for professional

personnel to enhance the quality of services delivered to non-traditional students.



Session Leader BiosJoan BanelAcademic Coach/Advocate, TRIO Student Support Services, Northwest Indian College

Joan Banel works as a TRIO Academic Coach Advocate for Northwest Indian College at the Lummi Nation near Bellingham, Washington. She is a first generation daughter of Polish and British emigres. Ms. Banel is a mother of three and has one granddaughter. Joan earned her Master of Education from Western Washington University and her Bachelor of Arts from the University of Washington. Joan is a lifelong learner, educator, and advocate of the power of education. She loves skiing, hiking, reading, gardening, and Suduko.

Luis CarrilloAdvisor/Coordinator, TRIO Upward Bound/Upward Bound Math Science, Idaho State University

Luis’ TRIO career begins when he was a TRIO Student Support Services program participant. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Lewis-Clark State College. Luis believes education is the key to a better life; he loves working for TRIO because he believes in the mission of spreading access and opportunities to TRIO students. As a professional he has been privileged to work for three TRIO programs first, as an Educational Talent Search Advisor, and currently as an Upward Bound and Upward Bound Math Science Advisor. TRIO has given him the

tools to help change communities, to help others gain access and opportunities not just in education but in life. He is an Alumnus of NAEOP’s Emerging Leaders Institute (ELI), Past Counselor for Council for Opportunity in Education’s National Student Leadership Congress (NSLC), served as President for Idaho Association of TRIO Professionals, and is currently pursuing his Masters in Public Administration. Luis is honored to serve as one of the co-chairs for ELI and is excited to be surrounded by great mentors and passionate TRIO Professionals.

Jana Chieu

Jana is the Counselling Services Coordinator with UW STEMsub and has been involved with the program since 2013. As a Counselling Services Coordinator, Jana helps with the day to day operations of the UW STEMsub program. She is also an alumna of the first cohort of the STEMsub program and graduated from the University of Washington – Bothell campus with a degree in Health Studies and minors in Health Education & Promotion and Consciousness, Creativity & Science.

Counselling Services Coordinator, STEMsub, University of Washington

Helen Chyz

Helen Chyz is the Academic Advisor for UW STEMsub. She teaches the college prep course during Summer Academy, and advises students on college prep and writing during the school year. She graduated from the University of Washington’s College of Education with a Master’s degree in Leadership in Higher Education. She previously worked in admissions at a private liberal arts college in the Midwest, counseling domestic and international students through their admissions process. She also read UW undergraduate applications as a graduate assistant. During her Master’s program, Helen

focused on college access and how various student populations navigate higher education systems.

Academic Advisor, STEMsub, University of Washington

Session Leader BiosMichael Coats

Michael Coats has worked in modeling and simulation in industry and spent several years as a classroom teacher in mathematics at both the middle and high school level. He holds a MS in Applied Mathematics from Rutgers University and a Masters in Teaching from Western Washington University. His current position is Curriculum Coordinator for the UBMS program at the University of Washington. Michael also teaches summer math classes and tutors UW STEMsub students in math, physics, and chemistry.

Curriculum Coordinator, TRIO Upward Bound Math Science, University of Washington

Phillip Dirks Director, TRIO Upward Bound & Educational Talent Search, Portland State University

Phillip Dirks received his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in English from Iowa State University, and then continued doctoral work in Comparative Religions and Social Ethics at the University of Southern California. He has taught writing and literature in both high school and college. He began working for TRIO programs in Student Support Services at Portland State University in 1989. After seven years, he became director of both pre-college projects at PSU---Upward Bound & ETS in 1996. Phillip has served on the University of Washington TRIO Training team and is currently on the Sonoma State

TRIO Training team for Priorities 1, 2, and 5. He has been President of the Northwest Association of Educational Opportunity Personnel (Region X TRIO programs) and the Oregon TRIO Association.

Amanda EakinsAssociate Director of Operations, Graduate School, Idaho State University

Amanda Eakins is a first generation college student whose higher education pursuits were filled with missed opportunities spanning more than 15 years. She earned a B.S. in Management in 2015 and a M.Ed. in Teaching and Learning with a student services cognate in 2016. She is currently a doctoral candidate in the Ed Leadership and Management Program at St. Thomas University. Her doctoral studies focuses on the socialization of doctoral students in online programs. She has published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals, and has presented her work on online learning

initiatives to include the MOOCS platform at the University of Campinas in Sao Paulo Brazil and Kennesaw State University in Atlanta Georgia to name a few.

Amanda has more than 10 years of progressive leadership and management experience of operations in fields such as Medical, Dental, Real Estate, Logistics and Construction. She began her higher education career in 2014 at the University of Oregon, College of Education and later joined the Graduate School Team at Idaho State University in 2016. She is an active member of Kappa Delta Pi (KPD) and serves on the International committee and International Partnership subcommittee. Amanda also advises several student groups on campus to include the Graduate Student Association, Women of Color Association and the Black Student Association.

She is a Veteran of the United States Army and has received awards such as “Soldier of the Year” for her Unit and Battalion. As of late she was nominated for the Fall 2017 CPI supervisor of the semester award at Idaho State University and was awarded the Cesar Chavez Student Advocacy Award by the Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority Inc.

Session Leader Bios

Patricia EsparzaAssistant Director, TRIO Educational Talent Search, Shasta College

Patricia has served as a TRIO ETS advisor since 2011, serving various schools through the far Northern State of California. She is deeply motivated to help all student’s access post-secondary education so they and their families grow emotionally, mentally, culturally and professionally.

Patricia has also served on the advisory team for Expect More Tehama, a group in rural Tehama County, CA that is working to raise expectations for citizens in their region by increasing access to resources, facts, civic engagement, options, opportunities, and a brighter future. On her spare time she also serves the local Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Tribe as an academic advisor, assisting with pre-college navigation of the systems.

And when she is done with her day job, is a mother to 3 children, ages 14, 12, and 7.

Sheldon Eakins, PhDAssociate Director, TRIO Educational Talent Search, Idaho State University

Sheldon L. Eakins, Ph.D. is an accomplished K-12 educator and administrator. He has taught at the elementary, middle, and high school levels during his career in the states of Florida, Louisiana and in St. Croix, US Virgin Islands. Dr. Eakins also served several years as a school principal in the states of Louisiana and Oregon.

Currently, Dr. Eakins serves as the Associate Director for TRIO Educational Talent Search at Idaho State University. TRIO is a Federally funded program that assists

students from underrepresented backgrounds in their aspirations of obtaining a college degree. Dr. Eakins manages 1,500 program participants in 17 high schools throughout southeast Idaho.

Dr. Eakins has a B.S. degree in Social Science Education, a M.S. degree in Higher Education Leadership, and a Ph.D. in K-12 Education. He maintains professional certifications in Grades 9-12 in the State of Idaho. Dr. Eakins is a prolific conference presenter at the regional, national, and international levels, and he has been successful in recently obtaining grants and foundation awards for debt reduction, technology, scholarships, and capital improvements.

Holly EdwardsDirector, TRIO Student Support Services, North Idaho College

Holly Edwards is the Director of the North Idaho College TRIO Student Support Services Program. She has worked in TRIO at NIC for 10 years, is an alumni of the Emerging Leaders Institute (ELI) and currently serves as IATP president as well as Co-Chair of ELI. Holly is a a first-generation college student and has a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from the University of Oregon and a Master’s degree in Psychology from the University of Idaho. She enjoys spending time with family and friends, tennis, movies, the outdoors, reading, sunshine, learning new things and cooking. Her

favorite aspect of working in TRIO is that this work is so fulfilling. Whether it is supporting a student to improve opportunities for themselves and their families through education; working with the amazing NIC TRIO staff; engaging with her TRIO colleagues through networking and professional development; or carrying forward the spirit of TRIO as a social justice movement, the work is always meaningful. It is her students who inspire her every day to come to work. She is honored and proud to be a part of the TRIO community.

Session Leader Bios

Sue B. HuizingaDirector, TRIO Educational Talent Search, Upward Bound, Student Support Services, Shasta College

As Director of Upward Bound and Educational Talent Search for 28 years at Boise State University, Sue worked to ensure that first generation college-going and low-income students had an opportunity to attend an institute of higher education. She has been locally and nationally recognized for accomplishments and has served as a valuable advocate for Idaho (and now California) youth. Some of her accomplishments include: • Awarded the 2011 Council for Opportunity in Education Walter O. Mason Award, “National

TRIO Director of the Year,” recognizing her national reputation and excellence as a role model for Directors of multiple educational initiatives and programs

• Awarded the 1991 NAEOP Pearl Hill Service Award recognizing exceptional program management achievement

• Awarded the 2008 Boise State Staff Member of the Year Award

Sue worked for ETS, UB, GEARUP through University of California Davis from July, 2013 to August 2016 and joined Shasta College in August 2016 where now she serves as the TRIO Director managing the ETS, UB, and SSS programs.

Amanda HendersonCounselor, TRIO Student Support Services, Shasta College

Amanda Henderson is one of the TRIO SSS Counselors for the Student Support Services program at Shasta College. She is currently in her fourth academic year for this program. She has been working in an academic counselor type of role for over 14 years at both the community college and university settings. She loves getting to work one-on-one with students and help them achieve their academic goals of completing a bachelor’s degree.

Kelly Foran Director, TRIO Student Support Services, University of Alaska Anchorage

Kelly Foran is a first-generation college graduate who has worked in TRIO at the University of Alaska Anchorage for the past six years, first serving as a high school Advisor for Educational Talent Search and now as Director of Student Support Services. Kelly has previously served as President of the Alaska Association of TRIO Programs and has served as a Co-Chair for the NAEOP Emerging Leaders Institute program, which she participated in during the 2013-14 cohort. Kelly is grateful for the incredible mentors and opportunities NAEOP has provided and is honored to work alongside

colleagues who advocate for educational access and social change. Kelly holds a Master’s Degree in International Education from SIT (School for International Training) Graduate Institute in Brattleboro, Vermont and a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education from Temple University.

Huy Hoang

Huy Hoang is the Academic Coordinator for the UW Math Science Upward Bound (UW STEMsub) Program. He earned both his bachelor’s degree in Chemistry and master’s degree in Education with Physics credential from UCLA. He comes with over 15 years of science teaching experience in Los Angeles and has worked as an advisor in the AVID and International Baccalaureate Programs. His recent move to Seattle led to his work as a Learning Specialist and Upward Bound Teacher for the TRIO program at South Seattle College and is now excited to be a part of the STEMsub team at UW.

Academic Coordinator University, TRIO Upward Bound Math Science, University of Washington

Session Leader Bios

Destiny Petroske Director, TRIO Student Support Services, Northwest Indian College

Destiny Petroske currently serves at Northwest Indian College (NWIC) TRiO-SSS Program Director and is an alumni from the NWIC TRIO-SSS Program. Ms. Petroske is a Lummi from the Toby family and a descendant of the Duwamish people under the James family. She graduated with my Master’s in Public Administration (MPA) in Tribal Governance at The Evergreen State College June 2018. She graduated from NWIC in Fall 2015 with a BA in Native Studies Leadership. Ms. Petroske also graduated in Winter 2015 with a BA in Cultural Anthropology and minors in Communications and Diversity

Kelsey MoynahanInterim Assistant Director, TRIO Upward Bound, Shasta College

As a new TRIO Assistant Director and former Advisor/Program Coordinator, Kelsey has been with Shasta College TRIO for 2 years. She is graduating with her Masters in Educational Counseling and PPS Credentials through National University.

Johnny Lake, PhDAdministrator, Eugene 4J School District

Dr. Lake is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Willamette University with a B.S. degree in History. He holds a Master’s and a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership from University of Oregon. Johnny has served as an Associate Professor of Education and Counseling in the teacher and counselor preparation programs. He is an Administrator on Special Assignment with the Eugene 4J school district and works with teachers and students to improve leadership, communication and academic outcomes for all students. He provides teacher training institutes and student leadership in the US and Canada.

Dr. Lake consults with a variety of agencies and organizations, including courts and justice systems, public service agencies, leadership groups, universities, mental health agencies, local and federal agencies, community and churches. He is a writer, teacher and public speaker. Dr. Johnny Lake is a father and has raised 4 children. He is still very much a Southerner and appreciates your kindness and hospitality.

Maria McCabe Advisor/Planner, TRIO Educational Talent Search, Idaho State University

Maria McCabe is an Advisor/Planner for Idaho State University’s TRIO Educational Talent Search program. She has been with ISU TRIO ETS since November 2013. Maria has a Bachelor of Arts in Social Work from Idaho State University and is currently pursuing a master’s in Public Administration. Her leadership experience includes serving as president of the Portneuf Rotary Club of Pocatello, an alumni of the 2015 ELI cohort, and a founder for the Latinx Alumni chapter of the Idaho State Alumni Association. She is currently an Alumni Relations Co-Chair for the Idaho Association of

TRIO Professionals. She enjoys traveling and exploring the outdoors with her husband, and spending time with her family and friends. Maria believes that everyone should have the opportunity to pursue their academic goals. As a proud TRIO Alumni of ETS and SSS, she can say first-hand that TRIO works! She is excited to empower students to achieve their goals and prepare for their future endeavors.

Session Leader Biosin Higher Education from Western Washington University. Finally, she graduated in Spring 2012 with an Associate of Arts-DTA from Spokane Falls Community College. Additional roles she holds includes being the Chair of the WSTA Alumni Relations Committee, a member of the Lummi Peace Making Leadership Team and holds a co-advisor position at Whatcom Community College for the Native Indigenous Student Association.

Gabriela SalazarAcademic Coach/Advocate, TRIO Student Support Services, Northwest Indian College

As a TRIO Academic Coach Advocate Gabriela Salazar is responsible for working with students to make learning a positive experience and an opportunity for growth. Her life is dedicated to working in any realm of education. In the past she has worked in daycares, elementary schools, middle schools, high schools and colleges. She was born and raised in Walla Walla, Washington and feels very fortunate to be from a Mexican immigrant family. She is first generation in continuing higher education and successfully completed all of her education in her hometown receiving an Associates of Arts Degree

with Honors from Walla Walla Community College, Bachelors in Foreign Language-French and French Literature from Whitman College, and lastly a Masters of Arts in Teaching-Elementary Education from Walla Walla University. Among other experiences, Gaby has studied abroad in Paris, France, and taught English in Seoul, South Korea. Some things she likes to do on my free time are: learning languages, learning to play drums, and guitar, karaoke, dancing and most recently joining a Mariachi group. Once a TRIO-ETS student herself at Walla Walla High School, she worked as a TRIO-ETS coach in her community in 2010-11 and is currently part of the TRIO-SSS team at Northwest Indian College.

Victoria SmithDirector, TRIO Student Support Services, University of Alaska Fairbanks

Victoria Smith the director of Student Support Services at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, and is a recent graduate of the Arctic and Northern Studies program where she studied Cultural History and Higher Education. As an alumni, and now a professional, she can wholeheartedly say that TRIO inspired her research and passion for assisting underrepresented populations.

Braeden UdyAdvisor/Planner, TRIO Educational Talent Search, Idaho State University

Braeden Udy is an Advisor/Planner for Idaho State University’s TRIO Educational Talent Search program. He has been with ISU TRIO since August 2014. Braeden has a Bachelor of Science in American Studies from Utah State University and a Master of Public Administration from Idaho State University. His leadership experience includes President of the ISU Graduate Student Association and Advisor of the ISU Idaho Falls TRIO Club. Currently, he is a member of Idaho Association of TRIO Professionals Government Relations Committee. A fervent reader, traveler, hiker, and musician,

Braeden likes to learn about and explore the world. As a former first-generation and limited-income student, he is excited to help students achieve their goals and TRIO personnel maximize their leadership potential because he knows that TRIO works!

Hot Topics Presenter BiosJa’Net Adams

Ja’Net Adams is an International speaker, author, and the CEO of EMACK Consulting, but when she was in college she let money rule her life. A short time after graduation she found herself in nearly $50,000 of debt! She dug out of the debt in two years by following the principles that she now speaks about to audiences all around the country as a professional motivational speaker. She speaks around the country to various universities and corporations about Financial Literacy. She recently released her second book “Debt Sucks! Everyone’s Guide To Winning With Money So They Can Live Their Dreams!” Her first book was “Debt Sucks! A College Student’s Guide To Winning With Money So They Can Live Their Dreams!” She has spoken on behalf of the White House and the Department of Education. Her advice has been featured in Forbes, BBC, CNBC, Huffington Post, Black Enterprise Magazine, Fox Business, JET Magazine, BizWomenJournal.com, LearnVest.com, USA Today, USA Today College, and NPR’s Marketplace.

Speaker & Author, Debt Sucks University, Inc.

Session Leader BiosDavid WolczykDirector, TRIO Upward Bound Math Science, University of Washington

David Wolczyk directs the University of Washington Math Science Upward Bound Program. He started in TRIO twenty years ago at Columbia College UB in Chicago, and was an Instructor and Science and Tech Coordinator for UW UB and TRIO Training for 15 years. He has taught a wide variety of science and technology topics and trained TRIO Staff from around the country on online learning and new techniques and best practices for using technology. A Biologist by training, he is currently focused on developing ways to help TRIO students survive and thrive in STEM.

Dillan Davis

Dillan Davis has worked for Paradigm Shift as an educational consultant for three years. He received his Bachelor of Fine Arts in Media Studies in 2017, and minored in Hospitality and Tourism Management at Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. He worked in Admissions and Recruitment there for three years. Traveling is a passion of Dillan’s. He has been to thirty states, and is actively trying to obtain the magic number fifty.

When he isn’t in the car, or watching Top Chef, you will most likely find Dillan at the closest coffee shop reading a book about anything other than history. Though he isn’t anywhere near the level of Top Chef, he does love to cook, so ask him what his favorite meal to make is!

Educational Consultant, Paradigm Shift

Tony Golobic

Tony Golobic is Senior Vice President of Heiberg Consulting. At Colorado State University in 1993, Tony started working with the Student Support Services program. He is one of the original programmers of StudentAccess. Tony attends various TRIO conferences throughout the year to educate the many ways StudentAccess can help programs with data management and reporting tasks.

Senior Vice President, Heiberg Consulting Inc.

Hot Topics Presenter Bios

Robert Vassar

Robert Vassar has been working in Information Technology for over 20 years. He is an independent technical contractor when not at Compansol.

Compansol

Patricia Mahomond

Patricia Mahomond’s expertise in providing software and media solutions to organizations including Fortune 500 companies such as Disney, Bacardi and Burger King spans 15 years. She has consulted and strategized with clients in how to use technology to manage data and media with technology. Patricia has presented empower, The College Readiness Analytic Solution at several national conferences and uses her experience to advance the Council for Opportunity in Education’s mission to increase college access and success for first generation, low income, minority, disabled and veteran students. She also frequently conducts sessions and workshops on other topics of interest to College Access and Success professionals at a regional and national level. Patricia continues finds the mission personally and professionally meaningful. She attended the University of Buffalo as both an undergraduate and graduate student in American Studies.

Director, Strategic Initiatives, Council for Opportunity in Education

Richard Taylor, Jr.

Charismatic Chicago native Richard Taylor began public speaking professionally in 2011 and has since cultivated a successful career as a motivational speaker, author, and consultant. He holds a B.A. in Corporate Communications from Northern Illinois University, and it was his involvement as a peer mentor on NIU’s campus that inspired him to begin speaking on a larger platform. Richard focuses on empowering audiences of all ages through helping them to overcome issues such as depression, suicide and low self-esteem. Richard has shared the stage with celebrities, global thought leaders, and

philanthropists alike. He has graced several stages as a keynote speaker for graduations, conferences, campaigns, and events across the country.

Author, Speaker & Coach, TaylorMade Empowerment

Andrew Zivic

Andrew has been with OnTrack since it was brought to the Uncommon Individual Foundation in 2012. He helped it grow from a program with less than 10 partners to one with more than 70 partners. OnTrack has helped more than 5,000 students during Andrew’s time working on it. Andrew oversees the operations and logistics of OnTrack and is excited to see the program continuing to grow and reach students across the country. Andrew holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from Ithaca College and a Master’s of Communication from Villanova University.

Director of College Readiness , OnTrack

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Since 1991, Boise State University’s Center for Multicultural and Educational Opportunities has been developing outreach initiatives that support and encourage students who are pursuing academic achievement.

There are twelve (12) federally funded programs within the Center that guide students from pre-college enrollment to post-secondary graduation. CMEO improves the academic achievements of all student populations and addresses student success issues that are vital to the mission of Boise State University. The programs provide a pipeline of support for students from populations of low income and other non traditional college attending backgrounds and focus on collaborating with each other and building creative partnerships with both academic affairs and student affairs at Boise State University.

Boise State University’s Center for Multicultural and Educational Opportunities wishes NAEOP a

successful conference!

Mural by artist Alma Gomez-Firth titled, “CMEO, the Road to Success”

Appropriation The amount of funding which Congress annually sets aside for a particular department or program for a specific purpose. In the case of TRIO, the amount appropriated to the U.S. Department of Education for the purpose of funding TRIO projects.

Authorization The legislation which authorizes the existence of a program as well as the amount of funding which may be appropriated to that program. An authorized budget may be stated as a minimum amount, a maximum amount or as “such funds as may be necessary.” Authorization does NOT guarantee appropriation.

CAS Council for the Advancement of Standards. An organization which has approved professional standards to govern TRIO, educational opportunity programs, as well as many other professions.

ED or DOE The acronym for the U.S. Department of Education or Education Department.

EDGAR An acronym for Education Department General Administrative Regulations; [34 CFR Parts 74 through 85] are sections of EDGAR which are relevant to TRIO.

Educational Opportunity Centers (EOC)

One of the TRIO programs which provides educational and career counseling to help adults complete the requirements for pursuing a post-secondary education.

First-Generation College Students

In regard to TRIO programs, refers to a student whose natural or adoptive parent(s) did not complete a baccalaureate degree; for an individual who regularly resided with and received support from only one parent before her/his 18th birthday; or the custodial parent did not complete a baccalaureate degree.

GPRA Government Performance and Results Act. A statute which requires all federal agencies to manage their activities with attention to the consequences of those activities. Each agency is to clearly state what it intends to accomplish, identify the resources required, and periodically report their progress to the Congress.

Grant Administration and Payment System (GAPS)

A financial subsystem that is part of the Department’s larger Education Central Automated Processing System (EDCAPS). GAPS provides on-line capabilities for grant recipients to request payments and access their account to obtain their most current payment information.

Grant Award Notification (GAN)

Official document signed by the ED authorized official stating the amount of the terms and conditions of an award for a discretionary grant or cooperative agreement. This document will also list the ED contact, PR/Award Number, and award period.

Higher Education Act This is the legislation that governs the TRIO programs. This law, which first passed in 1965, created the TRIO programs. Last amended in October 2008 as the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA).

Low-Income An individual whose family’s taxable income did not exceed 150% of the poverty level in the calendar preceding the year in which the individual participates in the project.

TRIO Terminology

TRIO TerminologyMcNair Program One of the TRIO programs which provides services and guidance to

help students who are first-generation, low-income students or members of groups under-represented in graduate education to prepare for and pursue graduate Ph.D. degrees. The McNair program is one of only a few programs that encourages low-income and minority undergraduates to prepare for doctoral study.

National TRIO Day The last Saturday of February is a day to showcase the successes of TRIO programs state- or region-wide and get together for a celebration including gatherings at state capitols, panel discussions, parades, educational workshops, and/or talent shows.

OMB Circulars Administrative policy documents which are issued by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) that give instruction to federal agencies on a variety of topics, including the administration of federal grants and cooperative agreements. The OMB ensures that agency reports, rules, testimony, and proposed legislations are consistent with the President’s budget and with Administration policies.

Student Support Services

One of three original TRIO programs, which provides services to help ensure the success of first-generation, low-income, or disabled students after they enroll in a college or university.

Talent Search or Educational Talent Search

One of the three original TRIO programs, which provides educational guidance to help students in grade 6 through 12 complete high school and enroll in colleges and universities.

TRIO Refers to all programs under the Higher Education Act of 1965, Title IV Sub Part 4 – special programs for students from disadvantaged backgrounds.

TRIO Achievers TRIO graduates who are making significant contributions to their chosen professions and community service.

Upward Bound One of the three original TRIO programs, which provides academic and cultural enrichment activities to help students in grades 9 through 12 complete high school and enroll in colleges and universities.

Upward Bound Math/Science

UBMS is designed to strengthen the math and science skills of participating students. The goal of the program is to help students recognize and develop their potential to excel in math and science and encourages them to pursue post-secondary degrees in these fields. Students learn computer technology as well as English, foreign language, and study skills.

Veterans Upward Bound

Programs which provide intensive basic skills development and short-term remedial courses for military veterans to help them successfully transition to post-secondary education. Veterans learn how to secure support from available resources such as the Veterans Administration, veterans associations, and various state and local agencies that serve veterans.

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