I am pleased to join the Trellis Foundation as the newest graduate fellow. The combination of my lived experience and academic background helps me to be an active part of policy change toward equitable educational opportunities in Texas. I am a first-generation college graduate. I received my higher education while incarcerated. I may not [...]
It is a pleasure to be the newest addition to the Trellis Foundation team as this year’s Graduate Fellow. My academic background in education policy and political science aligns with the Foundation’s mission of generating equitable education opportunities for under-resourced students in Texas. My interest in education policy and improving opportunities for students was not [...]
I am thrilled to join the Trellis Foundation as their Program Officer of Knowledge Sharing! My educational background in public policy and higher education, in conjunction with my research interests in college access and success, aligns well with the Foundation’s mission of advancing equitable educational opportunities for low-income students and students of color in [...]
Ashlee B. Daniels joined Trellis Foundation as a graduate fellow from January-July 2021. As she moves on to her next semester, Ashlee reflects on her experiences as a graduate student, chats with colleagues in her program, and shares her perspective on ways the Academy could better serve doctoral students of color. The Gladiator VS. Doctoral [...]
I am so excited to join the Trellis Foundation as their Grants and Operations Assistant. This position is a great fit for both my experience in grantmaking and my personal focus on tackling social inequality. I am honored to be a part of an organization focused on improving postsecondary attainment for low-income students and students [...]
Meeting with my students face-to-face without a face covering seems like a distant memory. I miss seeing my students dearly; however, during this time of uncertainty, I have come to terms with three significant factors to help guide my students so that they are successful in my course: Affirmation Over the past couple of months, [...]
It is such a pleasure to be a part of the Trellis Foundation as a Graduate Fellow, and I look forward to the many lessons that I will learn from my colleagues. My educational background and interest in academic achievement for students of color have propelled me to embark on a journey encompassed with various [...]
The conversation about student debt policy is heating up, and there’s been a recent focus on how student debt adversely impacts Black students. At Trellis Foundation, we care deeply about postsecondary affordability, access, and completion. This post provides a brief context of the research and headlines that have helped shape our thinking on these issues [...]
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many students have become unable to pay their rent. In this guide, we’ve collected information and resources to help students work with their landlord or property manager to secure rent assistance at this time. DOWNLOAD THE GUIDE
The need is overwhelming, and the dollars won’t stretch far enough. But can colleges, community-based organizations, or funders find any economies of scale or leverage points to maximize the impact of emergency aid for students in the COVID-19 public health and economic crisis, particularly for rent costs? This blog entry includes three levels of response [...]
