Jermaine Myrie joined MENTOR in April 2023 as the organization’s CEO. Jermaine is an innovative and mission-driven leader with 20+ years of leadership experience across the nonprofit, for-profit and education sectors. Prior to joining MENTOR, Jermaine served as the chief external affairs officer for uAspire, a national nonprofit focused on college access and affordability, where he … Continue reading Jermaine Myrie

Kyle Westbrook is an experienced education, non-profit, and policy executive with close to 30 years of experience serving students and communities in Chicago and Illinois. His experiences have cut across K-12, higher education, and city government. Kyle is the Executive Director of EdSystems Center at Northern Illinois University, a policy development and program implementation center … Continue reading Kyle Westbrook

Lisette Nieves is currently the President of the Fund for the City of New York (FCNY), an institution charged with developing and helping to implement innovations in policy, programs, practices, and technology in order to advance the functioning of government and nonprofit organizations in New York City and beyond. Key FCNY programs include the Cash … Continue reading Lisette Nieves

Soilo Felix assumed the role of President and Chief Executive Officer at the Be A Leader Foundation (BALF) in Phoenix, AZ in April 2022. With over 25 years of experience in nonprofit management and leadership, as well as youth development, Soilo brings a wealth of expertise to his position. As a first-generation college graduate, he … Continue reading Soilo Felix

Dr. Harry L. Williams serves as President & CEO of Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF), the nation’s foremost organization exclusively representing the Black College Community. Leading TMCF, Dr. Williams oversees its 53 member schools, comprising America’s publicly supported Historically Black Colleges (HBCUs) and Predominantly Black Institutions (PBIs), collectively educating 80% of students attending HBCUs. Under … Continue reading Harry L. Williams, Ph.D.

Eddie Lincoln, the CEO of Rainier Scholars, is a passionate champion for students who have historically been denied access and support to reach their full academic potential. For over 13 years, Eddie has dismantled systemic barriers and eliminated opportunity gaps, enabling thousands of students to pursue their dreams.  Eddie took on the CEO role at … Continue reading Eddie Lincoln

Donald Kamentz is a skilled facilitator and education consultant utilizing his diverse experiences in both non-profit management and K-12 education to help organizations best serve all student populations. As the Founder & CEO of Contigo Ed, he brings his over 30+ years of diverse experiences and passion of working in the postsecondary access and success … Continue reading Donald Kamentz

Ekaterina Struett was appointed as Chief Executive Officer by College Advising Corps’ Board of Directors on August 1, 2022. She served as Interim CEO from May 2021 through July 2022. Ekaterina serves as a liaison with strategic partners and is responsible for creating and maintaining collaborative relationships with CAC staff members, the CAC Board of … Continue reading Ekaterina Struett

Since 2004, Dr. Michael L. Lomax has served as president and CEO of UNCF, the nation’s largest private provider of scholarships and other educational support to African American students and a leading advocate of college readiness: students’ need for an education, from pre-school through high school, that prepares them for college success. Under his leadership, … Continue reading Michael Lomax, Ph.D.

Amanda Said Canto is the Chief of Staff and Acting Executive Director of Michigan Hispanic Collaborative (MiHC), where she oversees the organization’s strategic direction and manages several program initiatives.  Since its inception in 2018, Amanda has been an integral part of the organization, contributing in various capacities and witnessing its growth firsthand. In her previous … Continue reading Amanda Said Canto