EMERGE
Sayra E Alanis has a diverse range of work experience in the education and research fields. Sayra E was most recently employed at EMERGE Fellowship as the Director of College Success, where they oversaw the planning and execution of various initiatives, resulting in increased student participation. Prior to this role, they held positions such as Senior Manager of College Success and Manager of Persistence, where they provided advising and support to college students, organized campus visits, and established partnerships with colleges. Sayra also worked at Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America (LEDA), serving as a Community Outreach Officer, Program Assistant, and College Guidance Coordinator. Additionally, they conducted research as a Researcher at Rice University, focusing on distributing health information to at-risk youth. Sayra E also served as a Student Computer Consultant Lead at Rice University, where they supervised a team and provided technology advice to new students. Sayra's experience also includes working as a Resident Assistant at LEDA, where they supported low-income high school students in transitioning to a college-like environment.
Sayra E Alanis completed their high school education at Los Fresnos High School between 2007 and 2011. Sayra E then went on to attend Rice University from 2011 to 2015, where they obtained a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree. Their major fields of study at Rice University were Spanish and Portuguese, as well as the Study of Women, Gender, and Sexuality.
EMERGE
EMERGE's mission is to develop high-achieving students from underserved communities to be the next generation of leaders by preparing them to apply, attend, and graduate from the nation's top colleges and universities. EMERGE offers a student-to-college counselor ratio of 60:1 allowing staff members to work closely with students and their families to ensure success. EMERGE is an innovator among college access organizations nationwide and partners with selective schools that yield higher than average graduation rates and provides substantial financial aid for first-generation students from low-income communities. EMERGE scholars earn college degrees at 10x the national average for students from low-income, under-resourced communities.