Yarbrah T. Peeples

About Yarbrah T. Peeples

I build systems that expand opportunity. My work sits at the intersection of higher education, equity, strategy, and leadership development, focused on ensuring that first-generation, low-income, and students of color don’t just access college and careers, but persist, graduate, and thrive.Across my career, I’ve led large-scale initiatives in partnership with higher education institutions, K-12 systems, nonprofits, foundations, and employers. My approach is disciplined and outcomes-driven: clarify the problem, design intentional supports, align partners, and execute with excellence. I care deeply about equity, and I am equally focused on results and sustainability.My strengths include:• Strategy design and execution• Program development at scale• Strategic partnership cultivation and stewardship• Network and stakeholder management• Team leadership, coaching, and capability building• Data-informed decision-making tied to persistence and completion outcomesI currently lead college success strategy and partnerships work, ensuring students have the resources, relationships, and guidance needed to move from enrollment to graduation and meaningful careers. I’m known for bringing clarity to complexity, building strong collaborative cultures, and setting a high bar for performance aligned to mission.I also run an educational and career consulting practice, supporting individuals, teams, and organizations through coaching, training, and strategy. My work includes college and career navigation, leadership development, team effectiveness, and organizational growth. The through-line is consistent: helping people chart a path, anticipate challenges, and reach their goals without burning out in the process.At my core, I am committed to creating, enhancing, and advancing equitable educational and professional experiences and outcomes while ensuring the systems surrounding students are as strong and intentional as they are.If you’re interested in partnering, building something better, or advancing equity with real discipline behind it, let’s connect.

Experience

1. Director, College Success

   Achieve Atlanta

   May 2025 — Present · Atlanta, GA, US

   Lead Achieve Atlanta’s college success strategy, partnerships, and program execution to ensure Scholars persist and graduate. I manage university and nonprofit partnerships, oversee data-driven student support initiatives, and strengthen systems, capability, and coordination across teams. My work focuses on aligning strategy, resources, and accountability to improve Scholar outcomes at scale.

Education

• Florida State University

  M.S.

• The University of Georgia

  PhD

• Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University

  BS/MBA