Selena M.

About Selena M.

After graduating from Bryn Mawr College in 2018 with a degree in Comparative Literature and Film Studies, I became interested in cross-cultural communication and educational equity. I decided to join EMERGE Fellowship, a nonprofit organization that empowers high-achieving students from underserved backgrounds to excel in selective colleges and universities across the country. EMERGE played a vital role in my own college journey, and over the past 5 years, I have held multiple roles within the organization. Currently, as Manager of College Success, I oversee the academic progress of more than 450 EMERGE College Scholars at over 40 prestigious institutions. I use data analytics and mining to decipher trends, and then use that data to develop targeted interventions, virtual resources, and expansive projects that are embraced as best practices within internal training and national conferences. I am dedicated to guiding scholars through academic, financial, and wellness challenges and have contributed to a 91%+ persistence rate, as well as secured over $5 million in scholarships. I am committed to refining systems, forging university partnerships, and ensuring that our EMERGE scholars receive the support they need to graduate from college.

Experience

1. Manager of College Success

   Emerge

   Jun 2021 — Present · Houston, TX, US

   Manage a portfolio of 450+ scholars attending 40+ colleges across the nation-Collect, document, and assess data weekly to identify challenges and inform intervention strategies -Maintain college persistence rates above 90% by successfully advising scholars through academic, wellness, and financial aid challenges-Successfully re-engage 96% of flagged college scholars through strategic cold calling, emailing, and fostering student-centered relationships-Secure an 85%+ success rate for each quarterly project led, which is measured through flagged scholar engagement, scholar understanding of content, and scholar event satisfaction-Plan annual EoC campaign and lead weekly team research, outreach, and engagement of 150+ university partnership prospects across all U.S. regions-Collaborate with the Director of College Success to oversee annual approval and distribution of in student emergency funds -Consult internal departments such as the Development Team and Director of Districts to refine scholar matriculation initiatives and university partnership pipeline projects

Education

• Bryn Mawr College

  Bachelor's degree