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.

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.

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
Managing Student Success Metrics During Unprecedented Times
Clark Atlanta University • June 2024
Master of Ceremonies—Student Success Summit
SREB Student Success Summit, Atlanta, GA • September 2023
Facilitator—Statewide Strategies for Underrepresented Students
SREB Student Success Summit, Atlanta, GA • September 2023
Master of Ceremonies—Open Educational Resources Conference
SREB OER Conference, Atlanta, GA • September 2023
Panelist – HBCU-MSI Course-sharing
SHEEO Higher Education Policy Conference, Indianapolis, IN • August 2022
Speaker-MBK After Graduation: Options to Consider
NYS My Brother’s Keeper Symposium, Albany, NY • April 2022
Panelist – College Readiness Panel Conversation
Smyrne French-Speaking SDA Church (Virtual) • July 2020
A Transforming Economy: A Case of Ghana
National Council for Black Studies, San Diego, CA • March 2007
Testimonials
Endorsements from those who’ve witnessed the impact—advancing opportunity, driving systems change, and serving with purpose.

"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.

"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

"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

"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