Nyia Slade M.ed

Nyia Slade, M.Ed, is a Detroit Promise Manager at the Detroit Regional Chamber, where Nyia conducts informational sessions and workshops in Detroit high schools to educate students about the Detroit Promise scholarship. Nyia also organizes campus visits and tours for high school students to encourage pursuit of higher education. Prior to their current role, Nyia worked as a Graduate Assistant for Pre-college Programming at Grand Valley State University, where Nyia coordinated college access initiatives and supported GVSU authorized charter schools. Nyia also has experience as a Financial Aid Phone Banker and has held leadership positions in various student organizations during their time at GVSU. Nyia is currently pursuing a Doctor of Education - EdD in K-12 at Grand Canyon University.