Taylor Family Center

Nina Hudson has been a member of the WashU Student Financial Services Team for the past 3.5 years and brings a strong student-centered approach to her work. In her previous SFS role, she worked closely with students and families to navigate financial aid processes, support student success, and assist with complex financial situations while maintaining compliance […]

Makenzie Coleman serves as the Administrative Coordinator for the Taylor Family Center. Though a native St. Louisan, she received a B.A. in Sociology, Criminology, and Black World Studies and a Master of Social Work (MSW) from Dominican University in Chicago. Mackenzie is passionate about promoting equity, accessibility, and holistic well-being across campus. She believes in […]

Nija Campbell serves as the Student Success Fund Coordinator, where she directly supports students in achieving their academic goals through financial assistance and guidance. Nija assists students with completing applications for the Student Success Fund, helping them navigate their finances while in college, and collaborating with staff members to coordinate events that promote student success […]

Hope Mabrey serves as Assistant Director of the Taylor Family Center by leading programs that strengthen community and promote wellness for first-generation and low-income (FLI) students. With a strong emphasis on civic engagement and student belonging, Hope designs and implements initiatives that foster connection, identity development, and culturally responsive support. Hope is a native St. […]

Justin Barton brings more than two decades of experience in higher education to his role as Assistant Director for the Taylor Family Center at Washington University in St. Louis, where he is dedicated to empowering students who are first in their families to attend college, come from limited-income backgrounds or are underrepresented in higher education. […]

Victoria Ruiz is the Assistant Director for Kessler & Taylor Scholars with the Taylor Family Center. In her role, she supports first-generation and/or limited-income students through engaging programming focused on mentorship and leadership development. Through her work, Victoria connects Kessler & Taylor Scholars to resources needed to support their success through guidance and empowerment. Victoria […]

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, where she manages general operations, supports team programming, and acts as a key liaison for students, faculty, and staff. With over 14 years in healthcare providing both […]

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 serves as the Director of TRIO Student Support Services, where she takes pride in fostering growth and collaboration while seeking effective and efficient solutions. Her extensive professional career in higher education encompasses a wide range of experience, from research and evaluation to strategic operations. As a first-generation college graduate, Tanya considers it a privilege […]

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 and is also open to practicing Spanish and Japanese languages with you. Liliana is a former TRIO Scholar through SMU’s Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program. “As a McNair […]