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??Are you ready to reimagine student support for postsecondary success? Join our webinar to learn effective strategies and real-world examples that have transformed educational outcomes in Indiana. You'll hear from Catisha Toney, Postsecondary Coach at OneGoal, Melody Coryell of Indianapolis Public Schools, and Laura Tucker of Indiana Commission for Higher Education in this joint webinar complete with an interactive Q&A session! ?Date/Time: Oct 9 at 1:30 PM ET ???RSVP today: https://lnkd.in/gTBgKhny

Last week my team spent time building on our leadership, listening to our stakeholders, regrounding in our priorities and having a lot of fun in the process. Pouring into ourselves, so that we can pour into others! I feel grateful everyday to be able to work with such talented and committed folks. I cannot wait to see all that OneGoal in Metro Atlanta accomplishes this year alongside our partners and students. 1400 kids on their postsecondary journeys- here. we. come. Thank you to those of you who supported us this past week and all weeks!

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Last week, some staff attended and presented at the National College Attainment Network (NCAN) conference! ?? Topics ranged from elevating students’ voices, professional development, postsecondary advising in rural communities, and more! #NCAN2024

On Tuesday we celebrated 10 years in NY with an incredible event! ?? We honored our amazing Program Director, Tania Valencia, heard inspiring stories from Fellows, and raised over $100K to continue to empower students in NY!?Special thanks to Nick Kristof and Melissa Connelly for an engaging fireside chat and Alaina Minor Harper Harper for motivating remarks. Here's to another decade of making a difference! ? ?? Congrats to our NY Team: Alaina Minor Harper, Jenny Estevez-Cray, Jyothi Nair, Justine Ouano, Lydia C., Kyle Joseph Campbell, Ph.D., Rebecca Forbes, Eris Johnson-Smith, Terrell Garrett, Fatimah Shalash, Flow Tejada , Aissatou K., Marcus Del Valle, and André Augustine

?? Op-ed on #FAFSA and prioritizing postsecondary advising by Melissa Connelly for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution below!

We had the honor of visiting The New York Times headquarters where OneGoal CEO Melissa Connelly spoke about the power of mentorship in her life in her keynote address at the #NYTCommunitiesFund Launch Event. Thanks to the generosity of the ‘Times readers, OneGoal serves 92 school districts across 10 states, supporting thousands of students in achieving their postsecondary aspirations. We look forward to this year’s campaign and congrats to our beneficiary peer organizations doing highly impactful work across the globe! ??

We are thrilled to celebrate Melissa Connelly, our CEO, for being named one of Crain Chicago’s 2024 Notable Black Leaders. ??Melissa exemplifies leadership, resilience, and dedication to expanding opportunity. Her work empowers students across the nation, and her leadership continues to inspire us all. As Liz Thompson, CEO of The CAFE Group, said: "Melissa epitomizes leadership through her lived experiences and profound resilience. Embracing her superpower of leadership, she generously shares her insights nationwide, uplifting young people with her fierce strength, passionate dedication, and commitment to equity." Read the article: https://bit.ly/47EJTPH #Leadership #EquityInEducation

?? Washington High School in Chicago is working with OneGoal to strengthen its postsecondary support of students in the middle academic range that are often overlooked. ??Take a look at their achievements thus far in the case study below!

Angelica's postsecondary journey is one of perseverance and purpose. Now pursuing a master’s in counseling with a focus on Latinx mental health, she’s determined to make a difference in her community. ?? Read more about her inspiring path and how she’s overcoming barriers below. ?? #Latinxheritagemonth https://lnkd.in/eqspPFp3