College Visions

Staff

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Moira Hinderer

Interim Executive Director
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
moira@collegevisions.org


ABOUT MOIRA

Moira grew up in New Hampshire. She is a proud graduate of Mount Holyoke College and the University of Chicago. She comes to College Visions from Johns Hopkins University. Moira is delighted to return to New England and once again be close to the ocean. In her non-work life, she loves spending time with family, cooking (ask her about her kimchi experiments), and checking out donut shops.


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Kacee Montgomery

Operations Director
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
kacee@collegevisions.org


ABOUT KACEE

Kacee was born in Providence, RI, but spent 11 years of her life in Memphis, TN where she experienced inequity and inequality within her community firsthand. Upon returning, it was important for Kacee to connect with her Cape Verdean culture and the beautiful communities within the state. Kacee graduated from East Providence High School where she then went on to attend the University of Rhode Island through the Talent Development program. She graduated with a major in Human Development and Family Studies and a minor in Animal Science. The ability to have access to higher education for first generation students and students of color motivates Kacee to continue pushing for better opportunities within these communities. In her spare time, Kacee loves to be creative, nurture her singing hobby, watch scary movies, and focus on holistic wellness.


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Monephia Nembhard

Development Associate
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
monephia@collegevisions.org


ABOUT MONEPHIA

Monephia was born in Jamaica but raised in Providence, RI. She graduated from Classical High School and moved on to attend the University of Rhode Island. There she earned her Bachelor’s in Psychology and minored in Anthropology. During that time, Monephia interned with UCAP, spent a summer as an AmeriCorps VISTA with NWBRV, and remained connected to CV as an alumnus of the program. Currently, her creative expression occupies most of her free time; she draws, paints, and crochets for her brand, Prolific Fruits.


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Luckson Omoaregba

College Access Program Director
Pronouns: He/Him/His
luckson@collegevisions.org


ABOUT LUCKSON

Luckson was born in Nigeria and migrated to the United States in 2001. After graduating from Charles E. Shea high school in Pawtucket, he attended the University of Rhode Island (URI). In June 2016 he received a BA in Communication Studies and Minor in Sociology, Africana Studies, and Leadership Studies. He then went back to URI and received a Master’s degree in Human Development and Family Studies with a concentration in College Student Personnel from URI in 2018. Luckson’s passion for equity and equality within education has led him to provide high school students from marginalized neighborhoods with the resources and opportunities to pursue higher education. Prior to joining College Visions he served as the Assistant Director/Recruiter at University of Massachusetts Boston’s Upward Bound Program. Outside of work he enjoys listening to podcasts, spending time with loved ones, streaming T.V. shows, playing sports and doom scrolling through social media.


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Susan Anderson

College Success Program Director
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
susan@collegevisions.org


ABOUT SUSAN

Susan was born in The Bucket (Pawtucket, RI) and raised in Providence, RI. A graduate of Classical High School, she transferred from Salem College to CCRI and graduated with a double major in Communications and Community Health & Wellness from Rhode Island College. Susan is a College Visions Alumna (’17) and is thrilled to be a College Success Advisor at CV helping other college students stay on track and earn a college degree. Susan enjoys spending her free time with her daughter Zen, food shopping and making healthy and nutritious meals, and studying the Bible with her sisters.


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Teeravuth Nokeo

College Access Program Manager
Pronouns: He/Him/His
tee@collegevisions.org


ABOUT TEERAVUTH

Teeravuth was born and raised in Providence, RI. As the child of two immigrants and a product of Providence Public Schools, he knew access to higher education was one of his only ways to make something of himself. He chose to further his education here in his home state, at the University of Rhode Island, where he graduated with a dual degree in Public Relations and Textile Merchandising. Throughout the past few years, he has worked for nonprofits like City Year Los Angeles, City Year Providence, and Brown University’s College Advising Corps. Serving to a cause greater than himself has become not only a passion but a priority to him. He looks forward to bringing perspective, experience, and familiar narrative to College Visions every day through committing to service, outreach, and strengthening our communities here in Rhode Island.


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Lariona Jacobs

Junior Cohort Coordinator
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
lariona@collegevisions.org


ABOUT LARIONA

Lariona is a Boston native who has had one foot in and one foot out of Providence. She is excited to be all in at College Visions and continue her passion for supporting youth in post-secondary endeavors. From the moment she was able to work, Lariona has been dedicated to youth advocacy, development, and equitable access. Her experience serving and working with high school students, navigating college as a first-gen, and an overall passion for educational equity have equipped her with the tools necessary for this role. Lariona attended Denison University in Granville, Ohio as a Posse Scholar where she graduated with a degree in Anthropology/Sociology and Communication. She will be receiving her Master of Science in Crime and Justice Studies with a Youth, Crime, and Justice concentration from Suffolk University in January of 2022. Lariona is a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, aunt, youngest sister, turtle lover, and horror movie fanatic.


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Dionna Jenkins

College Access Advisor
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
dionna@collegevisions.org


ABOUT DIONNA

Dionna grew up in New York City, where she witnessed firsthand the social and economic disparities that have long plagued public school systems. Her educational experiences led her to Smith College, where she studied English and Education as a first-generation student. Her time in college inspired her to dig deeper into educational issues, particularly those relating to access and equity. She believes her new role as an advisor at College Visions will allow her to formally address these issues, as well as help students most affected by them.


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Monay McNeil

College Success Advisor
Pronouns: They/Them/Theirs
monay@collegevisions.org


ABOUT MONAY

Monay was born and raised in Providence, RI. They took the scenic route through college, attending 5 institutions (one being a school abroad). They eventually earned a degree in Film Studies from Rhode Island College. Monay is an alum of College Visions and is excited to share their perspective now as an advisor. Monay enjoys gardening, crocheting, and is learning how to sew.


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Bethania Ramos

College Access Advisor
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
bethania@collegevisions.org


ABOUT BETHANIA

Bethania was born in Waltham, MA, but grew up mainly in Woonsocket, RI. After graduating from Woonsocket High School in 2013, she furthered her education at The University of Rhode Island and received her Bachelor’s in Human Development and Family Studies in 2017. Throughout the years, she has interned as an Academic Advisor at URI, was a College Advisor at Woonsocket High through the Brown College Advising Corps, and served as a High School Advisor with the College Crusade of Rhode Island. Bethania is excited to continue the work she has always been passionate about and working with students, helping them to see their potential. Some fun facts about her is she loves to sing karaoke, loves to dance bachata, and enjoys a good book here and there.


COLLEGE VISIONS INTERNS

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Sammie DiCanio

College Visions Intern
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
sammie@collegevisions.org


ABOUT SAMMIE

Sammie is currently an Intern at CV for the 2021-2022 academic year. Sammie joins us after completing her Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration at SUNY Brockport. Currently Sammie is getting her Master’s at the University of Rhode Island in the College Student Personnel Program. Through an internship with SUNY Brockport’s Admission program with a focus on the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) she found an interest with college access systems. Sammie plans to graduate in May 2022 and hopes to focus and continue working with access programs in the New England area. Sammie is so excited to meet students who are active members of the CV community and help others along the way! Helping college aged students is a passion of Sammie’s and this opportunity to work with the folks at CV is an honor. While not working Sammie enjoys listening to music, hanging out with friends, reading novels by Sally Rooney and hanging out with her pet cat Blaze.


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Tanisha Jean

College Visions Intern
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
tanisha@collegevisions.org


ABOUT TANISHA

Tanisha was born and raised in Boston, Massachusetts. She graduated from Charlestown High School and would later attend UMASS Lowell. At the start of her sophomore year of colleg, she transferred to Providence College, where she is majoring in History and double minoring in Black Studies and Political Science. As a low-income student herself, she brings to College Visions the awareness that not everyone is treated equally, and because of this, students of color face challenges that others do not. In her free time, she enjoys watching crime mysteries, going out with her friends, and surfing social media.


BOARD

Mary Grace Almandrez

Associate Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer,
University of Rhode Island

Soumangue Basse, Vice Chair

Senior Auditor, Citizens Bank

Ebony Bridwell-Mitchell

Associate Professor of Education, Harvard Graduate School of Education

Shamika Cameron

Director of Undergraduate Admissions Recruitment,
Office of Undergraduate Admissions, Roger Williams University

Nancy Fisher Chudacoff

Of Counsel, Cameron & Mittleman

Moira Hinderer

Interim Executive Director

Osvaldo Jose Marti

Head of Lower School, Moses Brown School

Jaretta Konneh

Director of High School Initiatives, Providence After School Alliance

Ivette Luna, Secretary

Lead Consumer Engagement Specialist, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island

Deborah Obalil, Chair

President & Executive Director, Association of Independent Colleges of Art & Design

Grant Porter, Treasurer

Senior Consulting Manager, Finance and Analytics Conduent
State Healthcare, Rhode Island Executive Office of Health & Human Services

Julio Reyes

Program Director, Undocumented, First-Generation College and Low-Income Student Center, Brown University

Cassandra Richter

Retired High School Teacher
College Visions Volunteer

Cicily Shaw

Director of College Counseling, Boston Trinity Academy

Emmanuel Ventura-Urena

Commercial Real Estate Underwriter, Citizens Bank
Alumnus, College Visions

Jennifer Wood

Executive Director, Rhode Island Center for Justice