College Forward
Archarida Sajjapala is a committed professional with a diverse background in education and community engagement. Currently serving as College Success Program Manager and Lead Access Coach at College Forward since August 2019, Archarida also contributes as a Greater Austin Area My Brother's Keeper Scholar Advisor, playing a pivotal role in initiatives that support boys and men of color in the community. Previously, Archarida has worked as a College Access Coach with AmeriCorps*Texas, social media intern, and recruitment ambassador with AmeriCorps Central Texas, and gained valuable experience during a summer internship at Lenox Hill Neurosurgery. Educationally, Archarida holds a Bachelor of Science in Biological and Biomedical Sciences from Sam Houston State University and has also studied at Universidad Iberoamericana.
College Forward
Since 2003, College Forward has coached underserved, motivated students to achieve the benefits of higher education and a college degree. We believe that all motivated Texas students can access and complete college. Our personalized, near-peer coaches and resources in both high schools and higher education institutions across the state offer the right amount of support to empower our students every step of the way. Our approach is working: College Forward students are five times more likely to earn a Bachelor’s degree than their peers. We can’t wait to keep leveling the playing field. As part of our continued commitment to deepen our impact and scale meaningful student outcomes, College Forward became a part of the national College Possible organization in July 2021.