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  • Jeraul Mackey Coordinator of Public Policy & Government Affairs

    A graduate of the University of New Orleans (B.A, 2005). A certified high school English teacher, Jeraul is committed to understanding how policies and politics undermine the quality of K-16 education and long-term economic growth. This passion has lead to numerous relevant experiences. He held several leadership positions while at the University of New Orleans, positively shaping the educational experience of his fellow students. As a senior, the Governor of Louisiana appointed Jeraul to the board that provides coordination, planning, policy development, and advocacy for the state's higher education system. Before coming to College Summit, Jeraul served as a strategic advisor to the Louisiana Recovery Authority Education Task Force, where he was charged with developing a plan to build high quality educational systems in areas impacted by Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Rita. Jeraul joined College Summit in the summer of 2006.

  • Judy Madden Educator Training Specialist

    Judy comes to College Summit with more than 25 years of experience as an educator. She began her career as an English teacher at the Maret School in Washington, DC. Following her two years at Maret, Judy worked for two years as a special educator in a therapeutic preschool program in Arlington, Virginia before staying home for nine years to raise her three sons. During that period she served as president of her local Parent Teacher Association, played an active role in a number of local nonprofit organizations, enrolled in graduate school, and developed parent education programs in suburban Maryland. Judy returned to the paid workforce in 1985 as an elementary school counselor, joining the staff of the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS). Her work in high poverty communities fueled her passion about the urgent need for equitable access to opportunities and services. Judy eventually served in a variety of leadership positions within MCPS, including elementary counselor specialist, pupil personnel worker, and supervisor of K-12 School Counseling Services. In 2005, Judy retired from MCPS to develop and direct an innovative multicultural mental health initiative at the Mental Health Association of Montgomery County. Eager to deepen her leadership skills and to better understand effective school reform strategies, Judy recently returned to graduate school to earn her doctorate in Educational and Organizational Leadership from the University of Pennsylvania’s Graduate School of Education (Ed.D 2006). Judy also holds an undergraduate degree in English and Secondary Education from Penn (B.A. 1971). She focused on Adolescent Development while earning a graduate degree from Harvard University’s Graduate School of Education (Ed.M. 1972) and studied Counseling at George Washington University’s Graduate School of Education and Human Development (Ed.S. 1979). Judy is also a licensed, clinical, professional counselor (LCPC).

  • Sheldon Maye Program Manager

    A graduate of Duke University (A.B., 2003), growing up, Sheldon was a beneficiary of various organizations aiding underprivileged, minority youth. He often states, “I am successful today because of organizations like College Summit” and is inspired by giving back to those who share some of his experiences. He has been a part of numerous organizations, ranging from academic enrichment and career development to life-skills support, and making sure young adults have an alternative to “street life.” Sheldon joined College Summit in early spring of 2004 and has been instrumental in the organization's efforts to expand its program to high schools across the country.

  • Izetta Autumn Mobley Training and Inclusion Coordinator
  • Karla Monterroso Volunteer Engagement Manager

    A graduate of the University of Southern California with a B.A. in Print Journalism (2003), Karla grew up in a low-income community outside of Los Angeles.  Karla has a deep appreciation for the transformative power of education, instilled in her by her parents.  She has dedicated her volunteer and professional energies towards a variety of service oriented endeavors.  While in college, Karla helped run a nonprofit organization, connecting mentors with low-income, elementary age children.  In 2002, she served as a College Summit Fellow.  She continued her work with College Summit in 2003 by helping to open a regional office in Northern California, and then by working in a variety of roles at College Summit workshops for rising high school seniors.  She was convinced by some of the kids that she worked with to make the move to Northern California, and work for College Track, an after-school college access program.  Karla managed both an academic and extra-curricular program there and eventually became a Site Director.  Karla joined College Summit full-time as Volunteer Engagement Manager in January of 2007.

  • Ebony Montgomery Executive Associate

    A student of Prince George's College, Ebony is pursuing a degree in Anthropology.  The native Washingtonian felt compelled to lend her administrative knowledge to College Summit after researching the organization and its mission.  The proud mother plans to attend Maryland University and pursue a degree in Zoology.

  • Lori Naydock Benefits Manager

    Lori draws from 20+ years of experience in office operations and management in both the for-profit and non-profit sectors, and a knack for experiential learning that allows her to quickly attain organizational goals. Her career was launched at the Congressional Information Bureau, where she was groomed to be the office manager and rose to become the corporate secretary. Her most recent work experience includes a four-year stint with NTL Institute for Applied Behavioral Science. Lori joined College Summit in the fall of 2002.

  • Erica Ojermark Grants Associate

    A graduate of University of North Carolina, Asheville (B.A., Political Science), Erica spent her formative years in six countries and received most of her primary and secondary education in Africa and Asia. Her upbringing in developing countries created an early awareness of the impacts of inequities in education. Since her teens, Erica has been involved in and supported educational initiatives and has volunteered in classrooms and orphanages in Sub-Saharan Africa, Vietnam and Russia. She joined College Summit in February 2007, drawn to the parallel between the organization’s mission and her conviction that education is the principal means of creating a more equitable and just society.