Vivien Carter, Executive Director

Vivien is responsible for program development and implementation within the Florida Region.  She has over 12 years experience in the youth development and Higher Education arenas. Vivien has held positions both nationally and internationally, advocating for and implementing programs and policies that support educational reform and opportunities for youth locally and abroad. Vivien has held positions with: Miami Dade College, New York based Directions for Our Youth, NYC Youth and Community Development as a recipient of the National Urban Fellowship, Coalition for the Homeless Youth Awareness Program and Youth Abandonment reduction program located in Senegal, Africa.  She completed her Masters of Science in Community and Economic Development at Southern New Hampshire University and received her Bachelors of Art degree from Antioch University in Yellow Springs, Ohio. .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Raquel Figueroa, School Partnership Manager

Raquel is a product of the New York City Teaching Fellows Program and has taught in New York City Public schools prior to moving to Miami, Florida. She has been living in Miamifor 5 years and is a Professor at Miami Dade College(one of our partner colleges) where she teaches for the School Education Baccalaureate. There she teaches pre-service teachers how to be teachers with a focus in cultural diversity and sensitivity. In addition she has managed the Florida State Teachers Certificate Program and coordinated and chaired college access programs that equip high school students college students as well as new teachers with curriculum development, test preparation (SAT/ACT), and nonprofit organizing. Lastly, she has been the face of  Miami Dade College’s Readingand Math Learning Center (K-8) and taught G.E.D Prep, Writing, and College Preparation courses. .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

Loubert "Lou" Senatus, School Parntership Manager

Loubert Senatus is a native of Miami and grew up in the Little Haiti section of Miami.  He is also an alumnus of College Summit (FSU 2001) and his journey on the road of higher education has taken him to three different institutions in Florida (FAMU, TCC, and UF).  Lou graduated in May of 2007 from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Arts in Education and a minor in Organizational Leadership.   Lou also earned his Masters in Organizational Learning and Leadership from Barry University in June of 2011. He is very involved with his community, his first year out of College he worked with the I Have A Dream Foundation ensuring that the students in his hometown were doing the necessary things to reach their dream of completing their education. Loubert also serves as a RAP Director for College Summit during the summer workshops. He has been an inspirational leader and alumnus and has played a major role in bringing College Summit back to Florida.  Loubert joined the College Summit Florida regional team full-time in the fall of 2008.  Lou will continue to serve as a Rap director for summer workshops and leadership development for peer leaders in partner schools. .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Jason Wongsam, School Partnership Manager

Jason Wongsam is a South Florida native and a product of the Broward County Public School system. Though his Bachelors Degree is in Criminal Justice, he quickly found his passion working to help guide and mold the youth in his region. He began his mission in education as a substitute teacher in Broward County. Shortly after he continued on to become an Elementary School teacher. After three years, he moved on to teach Social Studies at the Middle School level. Following his time as a middle school teacher, he transitioned to the private sector and worked with students in an after-school setting preparing them for state standardized testing through real world applications. After several years working with students in Miami- Dade, Jason moved to Texas to expand his organization into a new region. As one of the newest member of College Summit, he is extremely excited to continue his work with students and is just as excited to be home working with some of the students he taught early in his career. Jason has joined the College Summit Florida regional team full-time in the fall of 2011.

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Jonathan Carmenate, Operations Associate

Jonathan Carmenate is a native of Miami. An alumnus of College Summit (FSU 2000), Jonathan is also a  graduate of William H. Turner Technical Arts High School in 2001 and a graduate of Miami Dade College with an Associates Degree in History.  He is currently enrolled at the University of Miami pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in History and Latin American Studies.  Jonathan also serves as a RAP Director for College Summit during the summer workshops. He has been an inspirational leader and as an alumnus has played a major role within the Florida region. Jonathan will continue to serve as a Rap director for summer workshops and leadership development for peer leaders in partner schools. He also works with increasing and supporting Alumni initiatives throughout the Florida region in tracking their alumni engagement.

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The College Summit Florida team is lead by Vice President of Regional Operations, Donna Fleming.