Associate Director of College Admissions Onward We Learn Staff Member 401-400-1893aalmeida@onwardwelearn.org At Onward, Ana is responsible for guiding cohorts of students in the Honorific Program and their families through the college search, selection, enrollment, and transition process at selective institutions. The mission of the Honorific Program is to ensure students have the information and support needed to successfully get admitted and thrive at prestigious colleges and universities. Students also receive guidance in applying for scholarships and grants and maximizing all their financial aid resources. Ana is also responsible for maintaining relationships with the admissions office at various institutions and supporting Onward staff with training for best college admissions practices. Previously, she served as an academic advisor for the Northfield Mount Hermon Upward Bound Program. Ana graduated from Hope High School, earned a Bachelor of Arts in Portuguese and Brazilian studies and Political Science from Brown University, and Masters in Higher Education from Providence College.
Program Operation Specialist Onward We Learn Staff Member 401-400-1870adavey@onwardwelearn.org Ariel Davey has a passion for serving Onward We Learn students, as she is a program alumna herself. She graduated from Providence College in 2020 with her B.A. in Public and Community Service Studies with a Core Focus in Black Studies. Her previous experience includes being an AmeriCorps member at Bryant University in their Center for Student Leadership and Involvement in addition to being an intern for Blackstone Academy Charter School's College Access department. Her extensive involvement in Onward We Learn as a student allows her to support and service students once being in their shoes. In her free time, she likes to watch TV series, read, and listen to Beyonce all day long.
