Rifa Ariella is a Senior Program Associate at the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities. Rifa has previous experience as an ACES Executive Associate at Montgomery College and as a Communications Intern at various organizations including the National Association of Workforce Boards and The Education Trust. Rifa holds a Bachelor's degree in Communications from Trinity Washington University and an Associate of Arts degree in Communications from Montgomery College.
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Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU)
APLU is a membership organization that fosters a community of university leaders collectively working to advance the mission of public research universities. The association’s membership consists of more than 250 public research universities, land-grant institutions, state university systems, and affiliated organizations spanning across all 50 states, the District of Columbia, six U.S. territories, Canada, and Mexico. The association and its members collectively focus on: increasing access, equity, completion, and workforce readiness; promoting pathbreaking scientific research; and bolstering economic and community engagement. Drawing on the powerful collective action of its members, APLU’s advocacy arm helps shape federal policy that maximizes the positive impact of public and land-grant universities.