Staff & Board

Elizabeth Paulus, M.Ed., CAP
“I know that education is transformative, and our program serves as a bridge to a better future through higher education. I feel a deep connection with every student I come in contact with because each represents our past, present and future. Every generation seeks the same thing – opportunity. I have seen what the lack of college guidance has done to the most well-intentioned student. Opportunity is lost. First Generation students and all those underrepresented in college require our utmost support for equal access to opportunity and success.”
Co-founder and Executive Director
Board Members
Caden Gillespie, President of the Board
Nicole Vecere, Vice President
Dr. Val Wilson, Treasurer
Dr. Bettina Lehnert, Secretary
Tim Meyer, Director
Heidi Hughes, Director
Dilenia Chireno, Director
Jacob McKinney, Director
Robin Benning, Immediate Past President
Carol Lain, Past President