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College Conversations Podcast
- Episode 1: Decision Making
- Episode 2: First-Generation Scholars
- Episode 3: Self Advocacy
- Episode 4: Community and Campus Support
- Episode 5: Financial Aid
- Episode 6: Which College Type Is For Me?
- Episode 7: STEM College & Career Exploration
- Episode 8: Business Degrees; Myths & Advice
- Episode 9: Being a College Athlete
- Episode 10: Pathways after High School, Part 1
- Episode 11: Pathways after High School, Part 2
- Episode 12: Pathways after High School, Part 3
- Episode 13: Why Choose an HBCU?
- Episode 14: Undocumented Students and College; Myths & Advice
- Episode 15: What is Summer Melt and How Do You Keep Cool?
- Episode 16: Connecting to Your Purpose
- Episode 17: Essay Writing; Tips and Tricks
- Episode 18: Paying for College and Other Money Conversations
- Episode 19: How Can I Navigate Stress?
- Episode 20: Can I Go to College If I’m a Parent/Pregnant?
- Episode 21: Navigating Healthcare Pathways
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Staff
- Adán Torres
- Adrienne Diercks
- Alana McQuirter
- Amber Frederick
- Brandon Herring
- Caitlin Mensing (DeVos)
- Chala Tafesa
- Clara Kennedy
- Clayton Delp
- Dr. Elia Dimayuga-Bruggeman
- Emily Heagle
- Emily Vang
- Heather Nielsen
- Heidi Hafermann
- Jaden Hansen
- James Rone
- Jeffry Lusiak-Reyes
- Jenny Batten
- Josh McHenry
- Justin Muffett
- Katie Langemo
- Kaylee Fandre
- Khary Jackson
- Kimberly Medina Banuelos
- Kristin Fox
- Kyle Munshower
- Laura Garcia
- Linnea Fahnestock
- Lisa Wasilowski
- Liz Bedard Halberg
- Madilynn Garcia
- Marc Bromaghim-Oropeza
- Matt Dreier
- Micah Peterson-Brandt
- Miranda Gruber
- Ninchai Nok-Chiclana
- Noah Branch
- Ryan Weldon
- Skylar Pongratz
- Stacy Shealey
- Taliah Howze El
- Facilitators
- Board of Directors
- Annual Impact Report
- Results
- Newsroom
Staff
Click on any person’s name to view their bio and contact information.
For programs, reach out to Laura Garcia, Senior Director of Programs – Minneapolis.
For fundraising/development, reach out to Jaden Hansen, Director of Development.
For people or operations, reach out to Matt Dreier, Director of People & Strategic Operations.
For communications or administration, reach out to Caitlin Mensing (DeVos), Director of Administration.

Adrienne Diercks
Executive Director & Founder

Jenny Batten
Senior Program Manager – Expeditions

Noah Branch
Facilitator

Marc Bromaghim-Oropeza
Senior Manager

Clayton Delp
Facilitator
Dr. Elia Dimayuga-Bruggeman
Senior Education Advisor

Matt Dreier
Director of People & Strategic Operations

Linnea Fahnestock
Program Manager – Theater Experiences

Kaylee Fandre
Development Manager

Kristin Fox
Facilitator

Amber Frederick
Facilitator

Laura Garcia
Senior Director of Programs – Minneapolis

Madilynn Garcia
Donor Relations Manager

Miranda Gruber
Program Associate – Theater Experiences

Liz Bedard Halberg
Events & Special Projects

Heidi Hafermann
Facilitator

Jaden Hansen
Director of Development

Emily Heagle
Director of Strategic Initiatives

Brandon Herring
Facilitator

Taliah Howze El
Program Coordinator

Khary Jackson
Curriculum Manager – Theater Experiences

Clara Kennedy
Facilitator

Katie Langemo
Program Manager – Musicals

Jeffry Lusiak-Reyes
Program Director

Josh McHenry
Program Associate – Expeditions

Alana McQuirter
Senior Facilitator

Caitlin Mensing (DeVos)
Director of Administration

Justin Muffett
Executive Assistant – Minneapolis Programs

Kimberly Medina Banuelos
People Operations Associate

Kyle Munshower
Senior Facilitator

Heather Nielsen
Senior Facilitator

Ninchai Nok-Chiclana
Facilitator

Micah Peterson-Brandt
Senior Program Manager – Schools & Workshops

Skylar Pongratz
Program Coordinator

James Rone
Senior Curriculum Manager

Stacy Shealey
Salesforce Administrator

Chala Tafesa
Program Coordinator

Adán Torres
Senior Manager – Student Outreach & Engagement

Emily Vang
Program Manager – Institute

Lisa Wasilowski
Program Coordinator

Ryan Weldon
Curriculum Manager – Expeditions & Musicals