Loren Owens

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

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

Jennifer Alanis, EdD

Executive Director

Dr. Jennifer Alanis is a first-generation Mexican American and a justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI) leader; she seeks to improve the campus climate of any institution she is a part of. She does this by creating shared learning experiences, equitable policies, and building collaborative relationships that challenge barriers, bring forth diverse dialogue, and provide […]