Tammy McGregor-Twiss

Tammy McGregor-Twiss has extensive experience in various roles within the field of education and program coordination. Tammy currently holds the position of Director of Student Success at Algoma University, a role they began in May 2023. Prior to this, they served as the Director at SUNY Canton starting in October 2021.

From 2012 to 2021, Tammy worked at Clarkson University, initially as the Director of the Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP), where they were responsible for developing and implementing the program's vision, goals, and strategic priorities. Tammy also oversaw the NYSED Foster Youth Initiative program within HEOP and managed program evaluation, budgeting, and staff. In addition, they developed a credit-bearing curriculum and hired faculty for the summer program.

Before joining Clarkson University, Tammy worked as the Coordinator of Academic Development, Academic Advising Programs at St. Lawrence University from October 2011 to June 2012.

From 2005 to 2011, they held multiple roles at Clarkson University, including Assistant Director of the TRiO Ronald E. McNair Program and the Collegiate Science and Technology Entry Program. In these roles, they served first-generation, low-income, and underrepresented students in their pursuit of undergraduate and graduate education. Tammy also served as the Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions, where they managed recruitment efforts and supervised student workers and tour guides.

Tammy's career began in 2003 at ST. LAWRENCE COUNTY HEALTH INITIATIVE, INC. as a Program Coordinator, where they promoted healthy school environments through nutrition and physical activity. Tammy provided training and resources to school districts and coordinated various community projects.

Prior to that, they worked as a Program Coordinator for Community Action Program for Children (CAPC) and Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program (CPNP) from 2000 to 2002. In this role, they supervised the operational responsibilities and delivered programs addressing the needs of children in conditions of risk.

Tammy's earliest work experience was as a Program Coordinator for Mamaweswen, The North Shore Tribal Council from 1999 to 2000. Tammy oversaw the development phase of the Aboriginal Head Start Initiative - on Reserve Program and conducted training and community awareness activities.

Overall, Tammy McGregor-Twiss has a strong background in program coordination, education, and student support services.

Tammy McGregor-Twiss has a Bachelor of Applied Science - BASc degree in Nutrition, Consumer & Family Studies from Toronto Metropolitan University and a Master's degree in Educational Leadership from St. Lawrence University.