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 GEAR UP Directors’ Summit

THANK YOU FOR JOINING US IN CHICAGO, MARCH 4-5, 2024!

GEAR UP Directors from across the country attended this unique, participant-driven experience! Attendees:

  • Engaged in collaborative planning centered on improving the design, implementation, and impact of GEAR UP

  • Focused on leadership, innovation, and program development in a forward-thinking way

  • Fostered deeper relationships through networking, sharing, and problem-solving

2024 Planning Committee

We appreciate the time and input offered by the following GEAR UP Directors:

  • Carolina Cardenas, University of California Office of the President

  • Celesta Riffe, Partners for Rural Impact (KY)

  • Christina Lapierre, Connecticut State Colleges and Universities

  • Deserie Lozano, California State University Monterrey Bay

  • Kim Welch, Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education

  • Marcie Mills, Washington State Achievement Council

  • Mary J. Wack, Eastern Arizona College

  • Yvonne Culver, Akron Public Schools (OH)

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