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LaTia Lane

Tia Lane was strategic in choosing to work at Olive-Harvey College, a Predominantly Black Institution. As a clinical counselor, she…

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Sofia Aranda

As a media and communications student at Kennedy-King College, Sofia Aranda is excited to one day help organizations shape their…

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Hussain Gilani

When Hussain Gilani heard about Wright College’s Engineering Pathways program, he knew it would be a great fit.

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Dr. Megan Craig

Dr. Megan Craig was a practicing dentist before finding her way to City Colleges of Chicago. She is now the…

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Carolina Verdial

When Carolina Verdial first visited Wright College after moving to Chicago from the Honduras, she was looking for a college…

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Qiana Lewis

As professor and chair of the Mathematics Department at Daley College, Qiana Lewis enjoys making math relatable for her students…

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Eric Williams

Eric Williams’ future students are going to have a great teacher. He’s bubbly, positive, and described by others as a…

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Pamella Andersen

Pamella Andersen is proud to serve as a link between students who want to upskill and employers who have talent…

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Jasmine Richmond

After Jasmine Richmond graduated from Fenger High School on Chicago’s far South Side, she considered a career in the trades.

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