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TRIO Alumna and Community Advocate Nkauj Iab Yang Works to Advance Equity “So All Communities Can Thrive”

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Over the last two decades, Yang has earned a bachelor’s degree from UC Berkeley and a master’s in ethnic studies from San Francisco State University and pursued a career in community service and advocacy with nonprofit organizations serving the diverse Asian American communities in California.

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My Journey of Resilience and Gratitude for TRIO Student Support Services

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My Journey of Resilience and Gratitude for TRIO Student Support Services April 10, 2024 Fast forward 16 years, I now have a master’s degree, a house I bought myself, a non-profit I co-founded that supports women and girls locally, and a career counseling practice I’m proud of. They indeed held me down, and I’m forever grateful.

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As Graduation Season Nears, Be Sure to Plan Your TRIO Celebration

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This can lead to job opportunities, career advice, and other valuable connections. Professional Development : Many alumni associations offer career development resources, such as job search assistance, resume reviews, and workshops on leadership and entrepreneurship. Faces of TRIO Collette Yellow Robe: From academic probation to Ph.D

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Christina Westbrook: She overcame traumatic accident to help others

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While trying to find her educational and career path, she left her biochemistry major and pursued the arts. However, the TRIO staff met with her each week to help her plan a career path, hold her accountable with art class projects, and teach her to study efficiently. Faces of TRIO Kel Bonton: Telly Award winner forges his own path.

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Collette Yellow Robe: From academic probation to Ph.D

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Meanwhile, the summer she spent with the McNair program helped her establish a solid foundation to pursue a career in research and obtain her Ph.D. TRIO SSS and McNair provided a solid background for her to take her career to an international scale. Faces of TRIO Tameka Ellington: Fashion pioneer gives back to TRIO, Kent State.

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Kel Bonton: Telly Award winner forges his own path

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Throughout his career, Kel sharpened and refined his skills at KLAX-TV as a production assistant. Click to view the page: Tameka Ellington: Fashion pioneer gives back to TRIO, Kent State. Faces of TRIO Tameka Ellington: Fashion pioneer gives back to TRIO, Kent State. by Maura Casey. by Maura Casey. by Terrance L.

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Jarell Green: Nurse turned Education Advocate

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While completing his Intensive Care Unit experience (Neurosurgical, Trauma, and Cardiac) in pursuit of nursing anesthesiology, Jarell felt conflicted about his career choice. House of Representatives Blog The Nation Watches as Upward Bound Alumna Cheryl Johnson Serves as Interim Leader of the Speaker-less U.S.