College Visions

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Tina Meetran

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


ABOUT TINA

Tina is a proud First Generation Laotian-American born and raised in Providence, RI. She was raised by two strong immigrant parents, who taught her the values of love, hard work and education, which continues to drive her in her aspirations today. After graduating from Classical High School (’11), she moved to Worcester, MA to attend Clark University where she received her B.A. in International Development and Social Change with a Concentration in Migration and Culture (’15). She continued her education at Clark University and received her M.A. in Community Development and Planning (’16). Her personal experiences, involvement in non-profits and liberal education have inspired her to be a community activist and strong supporter of young people. She is super excited to be part of the CV team; an inspiring team of individuals who work with strength, passion, and compassion to empower youth towards success.


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Joshua Greenberg

Deputy Director
Pronouns: They/Them/Theirs
joshua@collegevisions.org


ABOUT JOSHUA

Joshua hails from New Jersey, and loves being so close to swimmable water! Joshua holds a Masters in teaching from Rhode Island College, another in Environmental Studies from the University of Pennsylvania and a BA from Rutgers in Religion. Joshua has teaching experience in in Providence, Central Falls, Philly and New Jersey public schools. Outside of being a part of this amazing organization, Joshua loves making music, cooking, craft nights, and reading next to their daughter Ida.

Joshua deeply appreciates contributing to the way College Visions walks the talk, and empowers our students and staff to challenge and change the power dynamics in Rhode Island and beyond.


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Moira Hinderer

Development 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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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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Charity Barros

College Access & Success Advisor
Pronouns: They/Them/Theirs
charity@collegevisions.org


ABOUT CHARITY

Charity grew up in New Jersey. They studied Sociology and Ethnic Studies at Harvard College, where they were a proud member of the First Generation Student Union (#PrimusPride). Through the FGSU, they advocated for Harvard’s first pre-orientation program for marginalized students, including first-generation and low-income students. Their studies in sociology and their own experience in education led them to seek more solutions to educational inequality, and their search led them to College Visions. Charity is excited to join CV in its mission to empower students and advance access to higher education. Outside of work, they’re learning to cook and practicing photography.


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Dionna Jenkins

College Access & Success 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 Access & 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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Teeravuth Nokeo

College Access & Success Advisor
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.


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

Development Director, College Visions

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

Tina Meetran, Ex Officio

Executive Director, College Visions

Deborah Obalil, Chair

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

Julio Reyes

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

Grant Porter, Treasurer

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

Pegah Rahmanian

Unity Center Director, Rhode Island College

Cassandra Richter

Retired High School Teacher
College Visions Volunteer

Joshua Rodriguez

Community Partnership Coordinator, Swearer Center for Public Service at Brown University
Alumnus, College Visions

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

Joshua Wynn

Sr. Application Analyst, Lifespan