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Leading Policy, Driving Impact, Empowering Systems.

Building Pathways That Connect Education to Opportunity.

Strategic leader advancing postsecondary access, student success, and cross-sector policy to drive individual and regional economic mobility.

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A Note From Me to You

I believe in creating systems that don’t just serve the privileged few, but everyone willing to do the work. My journey has taught me that real change starts with relationships, strategy, and relentless belief in people.

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Michael was an incredible support for me as I navigated my first job after earning my bachelor's degree. He not only helped me navigate my new role at SREB, but he also gave me advice and guidance about my career beyond my job. Michael was my primary recommender when I decided to apply to graduate school, and with his help, I received the Rales Fellowship at Carnegie Mellon University. He is the best mentor I could have hoped for!

Melissa Juarez

CMU | CMU Rales Fellow

Speaking & Facilitation Highlights

Select presentations, panels, and hosted events

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Managing Student Success Metrics During Unprecedented Times

Clark Atlanta UniversityJune 2024

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Master of Ceremonies—Student Success Summit

SREB Student Success Summit, Atlanta, GASeptember 2023

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Facilitator—Statewide Strategies for Underrepresented Students

SREB Student Success Summit, Atlanta, GASeptember 2023

 
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Master of Ceremonies—Open Educational Resources Conference

SREB OER Conference, Atlanta, GASeptember 2023

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Panelist – HBCU-MSI Course-sharing 

SHEEO Higher Education Policy Conference, Indianapolis, INAugust 2022

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Speaker-MBK After Graduation: Options to Consider

NYS My Brother’s Keeper Symposium, Albany, NYApril 2022

 

Panelist – College Readiness Panel Conversation

Smyrne French-Speaking SDA Church (Virtual)July 2020

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A Transforming Economy: A Case of Ghana

National Council for Black Studies, San Diego, CAMarch 2007

What Colleagues Say

Testimonials

Endorsements from those who’ve witnessed the impact—advancing opportunity, driving systems change, and serving with purpose.

 

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"Mike is a consummate professional—resourceful, committed to excellence, and always rising above expectations. He became one of our top trainers and consistently took on greater responsibility with success."

Brian Ansari

President, Brian Ansari and Associates, Inc.

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"Mike is intelligent, reliable, inventive, and has a wonderful sense of humor. We partnered on major initiatives at NYSED, including a data system that’s saved New York over $500,000 annually since 2014. I was sorry to see him leave but proud to see him reach new heights."

Dan Nicolaescu

Associate in Higher Education, New York State Education Department

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"Mike brings energy, enthusiasm, and a deep commitment to student success. His intelligence, creativity, and compassion made him a valuable part of our K-16 Initiatives and Access Programs."

Richard A. Rose, Ed.D.

College Teaching Faculty, U.S. Army veteran, former federal investigator, retired State government program & regulatory manager

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"Mike continues to demonstrate work integrity, expertise, and a commanding resolve to perform day-to-day tasks with consistency and reliability."

Wendell Ramat-Ponce

Retired, Empire State Development