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Get to Know Ruby Pepito
Ruby Pepito • September 17, 2026If you had told me my freshman year of college that I’d be hired at a nonprofit as a Communications Intern, I probably would’ve laughed and sipped more boba. Not… -
Get to Know Erika Montoya
Erika Montoya • September 10, 2026As a first-generation, low-income college student, my experience navigating higher education has shaped much of who I am and the work I have chosen to do. More than 10 years… -
New Partnership Announced to Advance Economic Mobility in Deep East Texas
Trellis Foundation • September 3, 2026LUFKIN, Texas — The Legacy Institute for Financial Empowerment (LIFE) and Degree Partners have launched the Deep East Texas IT Launchpad, a new partnership that helps working adults in Deep… -
Exit Interview with Marianna Fresquez
Marianna Fresquez • August 17, 2026In the fall of 2025, we welcomed Marianna Fresquez to the Foundation as our new Programs Graduate Fellow. She has recently completed her master’s degree in the Education and Policy Planning Program at The… -
Empowering Educators: The Pathway to Transforming Student Outcomes
Dr. Jay McCullar • August 11, 2026When we think about improving postsecondary success, our minds often jump to college access, persistence, or completion. But those outcomes begin much earlier with educators who inspire curiosity, build confidence, and… -
Exit Interview with Kaitlyn Koba
Kaitlyn Koba • July 14, 2026As a proud graduate of Prairie View A&M University, I’m thrilled to return to my “home away from home” in Texas to begin my role as Grants and Operations Assistant with the Trellis Foundation. Returning to Texas is an opportunity to be closer to family and to give back to a… -
Exploring Opportunities in the Rio Grande Valley: A Learning Visit Overview
Mia Ibarra • July 2, 2026As a proud graduate of Prairie View A&M University, I’m thrilled to return to my “home away from home” in Texas to begin my role as Grants and Operations Assistant with the Trellis Foundation. Returning to Texas is an opportunity to be closer to family and to give back to a… -
Building a Durable Degree: Recognizing the Skills that Lead to Success
Kaitlyn Koba • July 1, 2026As a proud graduate of Prairie View A&M University, I’m thrilled to return to my “home away from home” in Texas to begin my role as Grants and Operations Assistant with the Trellis Foundation. Returning to Texas is an opportunity to be closer to family and to give back to a… -
Get to Know Dr. Robin Ellis
Dr. Robin Ellis • April 7, 2026As a proud graduate of Prairie View A&M University, I’m thrilled to return to my “home away from home” in Texas to begin my role as Grants and Operations Assistant with the Trellis Foundation. Returning to Texas is an opportunity to be closer to family and to give back to a…
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