Donna Arriaga Edmonds

Donna Arriaga Edmonds was born in New York to parents who emigrated from Guatemala. She was the first in her family to graduate from high school and pursue a college degree. She obtained BAs in political science and writing and linguistics from Georgia Southern. She received a MA in public administration from the University of Georgia, concentrating on higher education and nonprofit management. Donna began her time with Beyond 12 as a college coach working with HSF GO Scholars and currently supports and manages the Atlanta office and partners. Donna strives to enhance the opportunities of underrepresented groups within the education system.