Angela Bugayong

Angela Bugayong has a strong background in program management and strategic planning within the education sector. Angela has experience working with various organizations, including Students Rising Above, The College Board, College Success Foundation, and DC College Success Foundation. In their most recent role as Chief Program Officer at Students Rising Above, they oversee direct-to-student programs and services, and plays a key role in developing and executing the organization's strategic plan centered on diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Prior to that, Angela served as the Senior Director of Program Strategy at Students Rising Above, where they managed over 25 full-time employees and supported over 700 students. At The College Board, Angela served as the Associate Director, leading interventions to improve student outcomes through innovation engineering and cross-functional team collaboration. Angela also partnered with researchers to design and implement studies to prove the impact of these interventions. During their time at College Success Foundation, Angela held multiple positions, including Senior Program Officer and Program Officer, where they successfully implemented government and non-government programs and managed scholarship programs. Angela's career in the education sector began as a College Prep Advisor at DC College Success Foundation.

Angela Bugayong has a degree in Political Science with a field of study in Public Administration from California State University, Los Angeles. Angela also holds various certifications. In April 2014, they obtained a certification in Appreciative Advising from the University of South Carolina. In April 2015, they earned a certification in Strengthening Families from The University of Iowa and another certification in Afterschool Curriculum and Program Development from the University of California, Irvine Division of Continuing Education. In September 2020, they obtained a certification in Innovation Engineering from Eureka! Ranch. Angela further pursued their education and obtained a Non-profit Management Executive Certificate from Georgetown University in August 2021. Finally, in March 2023, they obtained a certification in Mental Health First Aid from Mental Health First Aid Trainings.