EMERGE
Lisa Banyem is an accomplished education professional currently serving as the Manager of Access Initiatives at EMERGE, where strategic initiatives have led to a 60% early decision admission rate for underserved students. Prior experience includes teaching English Language Arts at Yellowstone Schools, where innovative strategies resulted in a 40% reduction in discipline infractions, and leading cultural and academic improvements at the Houston Academy for International Studies. Lisa's background as a Teach For America Corps Member highlights expertise in fostering positive classroom environments. Lisa holds a Master of Education in Administration and Supervision from the University of Houston and a Bachelor of Science in Health Promotion and Behavior from The University of Georgia.
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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.