Kiara Aranda Email & Phone Number

As the Director of Programs at LatinxEd, I am tasked with driving the expansion of our impactful initiatives in North Carolina's education equity landscape. I oversee and execute a diverse range of programs focused on leadership and identity development by collaborating with our team to achieve strategic goals and amplify Latinx student success. With a.

Serving as one of the inaugural coaches for College y Consejos, a LatinxEd initiative, allowed me to serve Latinx students across the state of North Carolina during a time where supports were being challenged as a result of the pandemic. During my time serving as coach, we served over 400 students across the state and provided culturally affirming college.

Durham, North Carolina

I was uniquely positioned to continue supporting my cohort of students at the Emily K Center in their transition to college and began serving as the College Persistence Manager following their graduation from high school. As a College Persistence Manager with Scholars on Campus, I spearheaded vital support for students who successfully completed the Emily.

Durham, North Carolina

As a dedicated College Readiness Counselor with Scholars to College, I empowered academically-focused, first-generation high school students from Durham County in North Carolina to excel and thrive in selective four-year colleges and universities. Through personalized one-on-one guidance and engaging weekly small group instruction, I provided holistic.

By learning how to shape federal policy and amplify the voices of the students I served, the fellowship offered me an opportunity to deepen my impact in higher education. In addition to deepening my own understanding of policy and advocacy, I was able to coach two students who joined in on the advocacy conversations with legislators to drive change in.

Charlotte, North Carolina

As a College Adviser with the Carolina College Advising Corps, I supported low-income, first-generation, and historically marginalized students through the college application process. My role entailed fostering connections through one-on-one and group sessions, organizing campus tours and visits, aiding with application submission, and providing.