William G. Keaton

About William G. Keaton

Are you committed to advancing educational access and equity for Houston Youth? I leverage education and community engagement as powerful tools for societal change. If you share the same vision and are eager to explore collaboration possibilities, let\'s connect and collaborate to make a transformative difference in addressing the college access gap and reshaping Houston\'s educational landscape. Together, we can make a transformative difference in the lives of students and our communities.How can we Collaborate? Do you provide enrichment opportunities for high Schoolers? I help connect students, like Daniella, Paulina, John, and Carlos, with Life-Changing Programs each year. Looking to recruit students to a college - ask me about our college fair, college visit opportunities, and other ways you can connect with students like Sarahi and Ayaan Want to bring students to your college campus? Let\'s discuss how we can bring students like Austin or Monserrat to your campus next Spring. Are you interested in becoming a College Partner to help create college pathways for students like Jose or Leah? Talk to me about the IMPACT Partnership Program. Are you another College Access Professional interested in sharing resources or coordinating programs with each other here in Houston? Please message me here on LinkedIn or at w••••••••@yesprep.org.Together we can create pathways for the opportunity for YES Prep and other Houston Points of Collaboration» What about Ablism and Access to Higher Education? As a dyslexic and an individual with a non-visible disability, I advocate for and have hosted workshops about Ableism and Access in Higher Education. If you are interested in collaborating on a workshop or consulting, please connect. I have helped develop workshops ranging from helping High School students discuss self-advocacy in higher education to how Fraternities can incorporate universal design principles into their chapters\' practices. » What about Food Security in Higher Education? I spent 5-years of my career focused on Food Security and other basic needs services at the university level. Our food pantry,\"The Colonel\'s Cupboard,\" is a nationally recognized model that even was studied by the Government Accountability Office. Although I don\'t actively work in this space anymore, I am still happy to consult and collaborate. » Audiobooks: Yes, I also review audiobooks in my spare time, and some people find my social media through that. If you want to read my audiobook thoughts, find me on TheStoryGraph.

Experience

1. Director of College Readiness

   YES Prep Public Schools

   Aug 2023 — Present · Houston, TX, US

Education

• Schreiner University

  Bachelors of Arts, Major: Political Science, Minor: Mathematics

  2008 — 2012

• Ball State University

  Master of Arts (M.A.), Student Affairs Administration in Higher Education

  2012 — 2013

Skills

• Employer Engagement
• Recruiting
• Talent Development
• Higher Education
• Advising Clients
• Qualitative Research
• Student Affairs
• Critical Thinking
• Career Counseling
• Leadership
• Curriculum Development
• Event Planning
• Student Recruiting
• Talent Management
• Public Speaking
• Customer Service
• Mathematics
• Small Group Management
• Alumni Relations
• Higher Education Administration
• Student Engagement
• Writing
• Quantitative Analytics
• Community Outreach
• System Administration
• Quantitative Research
• Management
• Program Development
• Workshop Facilitation
• Large Group Facilitation
• Ethnography
• Student Development
• Recruitment/Retention
• Social Networking
• Teaching
• Time Management
• Student Leadership
• Social Media
• Community Engagement
• Community Service