Loren Owens
Academic Success Coordinator
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 […]
Tanya Montgomery
Associate Director
Tanya is the Associate Director of The Taylor Family Center 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 […]
Jennifer Alanis, EdD
Executive Director
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, […]