College Forward
Elizabeth E. has extensive experience in development, communications, and fundraising roles. Elizabeth currently serves as the Development Director at College Forward, a nationally-recognized coaching program that empowers underserved students to achieve their post-secondary goals. Prior to this, Elizabeth was the Chief Development & Communications Officer at AVANCE - San Antonio.
From 2018 to 2021, they worked as the Director of Community Partnerships at Project QUEST, Inc., where they were responsible for strategic fundraising and managing partnerships. Elizabeth also served as the Vice President of Small Business at the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and as the Executive Director at Maestro Entrepreneur Center, both in 2017.
In their earlier career, Elizabeth held positions such as Director of Advancement at The University of Texas at San Antonio from 2014 to 2017, and Vice President of Advancement & Public Relations and Director of Advancement and Development at HC Community Services, DBA, HCSA from 2009 to 2014. Elizabeth also worked as the Director of Mission Advancement and Development at Mexican American Catholic College and as the Director of Institutional Advancement, Development and Planning at Palo Alto College from 2005 to 2009 and 2001 to 2005, respectively.
Elizabeth E. holds a Master of Arts degree in English/Communications Studies from St. Mary's University. Prior to that, they obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in English & History, Communication Arts from Our Lady of the Lake University. There is no information provided regarding the specific start and end years for each degree.
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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.