EMERGE
Amy Cervantes possesses extensive experience in education and student support, currently serving as the Manager of College Success for EMERGE Fellowship since June 2021, where responsibilities include creating and coordinating programming for approximately 400 college-age scholars. Previous roles include College & Career Readiness Advisor at Houston ISD, where Amy assisted 12th-grade students in college and career planning, and served as Retention and Completion Specialist at KIPP Houston Public Schools, organizing college completion workshops and advising alumni. Amy holds a Bachelor's degree in International Relations and Sociology/Anthropology from Lake Forest College and a Master's degree in Public Administration and Policy from American University.
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EMERGE
High-achieving students from low-income backgrounds often face significant barriers when it comes to accessing the nation’s top colleges. EMERGE partners with local school districts to help these students ignite their potential and gain access to top colleges that offer generous financial aid. EMERGE students graduate at eight times the national average for students in their demographic, frequently with minimal debt. Even more, they learn to maximize their unique strengths and talents and embrace their identities to become influential leaders in their own lives and communities.