Board of Directors
As part of our process of becoming a nonprofit organization (501c3), we have elected a board of directors to support our mission to democratize information for fellow first gens. Our board members are either first generation college graduates or work closely with first generation students whose inspiring stories are examples of the amazing things first gens can accomplish.
The role of the board is to assure our listeners and stakeholders that our organization is in good hands. They will support us in establishing broad goals, supporting executive duties, and ensuring the organization has adequate, well-managed resources to continue to bring you the opportunities, resources, and support to navigate the college journey and strive towards our vision of an equitable society where first generation college students can reach their full potential.
Learn more about the personal college and life journeys of each of our board members in special episodes 32-33 and episodes 66-67.
2021-2022 Board Members
Erika Carlsen
Coro Northern California
Ryan MacLelland Griswold, Ph. D
California State University Maritime Academy
Dr. Roland Smith
Rice University
Ashley “Bird” Williams
Bird Williams Consulting
