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Kayla Harrison serves WashU students as the Student Success Fund Coordinator. She is a St. Louis native who is also proud to call Plano, Texas her second home. She is a University of Missouri – St. Louis alumna who previously served as a teaching fellow and 5th Grade Writing Teacher at KIPP in the Bay Area. […]

Andrea Stewart-Douglas joined WashU’s Division of Student Affairs as the inaugural Director of Financial Well-being in September. In this role, Stewart-Douglas will develop an educational program to support all undergraduate and graduate students as they learn to navigate their finances throughout college. This program will prepare students to apply skills learned here as they enter […]

Victoria Ruiz is the newest Assistant Director at the Taylor Family Center for Student Success. In her role, she supports first-generation and/or limited-income Sophomore Soar students through engaging programming focused on academic excellence, mentorship, and leadership development. Through her work with the Sophomore Soar Mentorship Program, Victoria connects Taylor STAR students to faculty and staff […]

Loren Owens is a proud first-generation graduate with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Communications and Management. Currently, she serves as the Academic Success Coordinator for the Taylor Family for Student Success, where she manages general operations, supports team programming, and acts as a key liaison for students, faculty, and staff. With over 14 years in […]

As someone who cares deeply about students, Tarsha serves as an innovative and compassionate higher education leader with a wealth of experience across student affairs and academic services. With more than 10 years of experience, she is committed to creating environments where students can excel and maximize their potential. Her background and skillset in strategic […]

Tanya is the Director of TRIO Student Support Services and prides herself in growing and collaborating with others, while looking for effective and efficient solutions. She has spent most of her professional career in higher education and celebrated fifteen years at WashU in 2024. As a first-generation college student, Tanya is excited to be a […]

Liliana serves as a TRIO Academic Success Coordinator. She’s from Dallas, Texas and is an SMU alumni. She’s happy to talk to you about anything college related! “As a McNair scholar at SMU, I was a part of a first generation program like the TRIO Scholars that helped me get the chance to present research […]

Corine “Coco” Jones works as an Assistant Director for TRIO Student Support Services. She primarily advises junior and senior TRIO Scholars.

Dr. Jennifer Alanis has more than 16 years of experience in higher education and student affairs, with expertise in leadership development, intercultural relations, and student success. She has directed programs, training, and strategic initiatives that strengthen campus communities and support student engagement. She earned her BS from Loyola University Chicago with minors in Spanish, women’s studies, […]