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Lisa Fielder, Executive Director and Co-Founder, B.A. Trinity University, M.Arch Rice University.
Lisa has a lifelong commitment to education and a genuine affection for teenagers. A member of the Greater Austin Chamber’s Matriculation Task Force, Lisa has impacted hundreds of college-bound students in Central Texas and was named a “Local Hero” in 2006 by the Bank of America Foundation for her catalytic innovations in education access. Lisa is a devoted member of the Texas and National Associations of College Admission Counselors and past Board Chair of the Texas Center for the Missing. As executive director of College Forward, Lisa oversees the organization’s four major departments and provides vision and leadership to support the design, implementation, and management of all programs that support our mission. Lisa also serves as an ex-officio member of the Board of Directors.
Emily Steinberg, Associate Director and Development Manager, B.A. Bard College.
Emily was one of College Forward’s first classroom coaches and AmeriCorps*VISTA members and has served the organization in various capacities since 2004, raising over $1.4 million in grant funds to expand College Forward's services. She currently oversees the organization's fund development, grant writing/reporting and marketing efforts, while also facilitating long-term strategic planning with the executive director, board of directors, and key stakeholders. Emily is the treasurer of the American Association of Grant Professionals-Central Texas chapter, a member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals and the Ready by 21 Coalition, and an inaugural participant in Leadership Austin’s “Emerge” program. An aspiring historian, Emily has extensive experience with non-profit and human rights related organizations in the United States and South Africa.
Zachary Loeb, High School Program Manager, B.A. Ithaca College.
Zachary took the AmeriCorps*VISTA oath of service in 2006 after moving from New York, and joined the staff after his term of service concluded so that he could continue working for the cause of college access. A former editor of Ithaca College’s award-winning alternative magazine Buzzsaw Haircut and a participant in local activist groups, Zachary enjoys putting his idealism into action every day. As one of College Forward's two High School Program Managers, Zachary oversees curriculum development, program events, client satisfaction, and long-term evaluation - and occasionally picks up a microphone to emcee College Forward's fundraising events.
Melody Kanney, Operations Manager, B.A. Indiana University-Bloomington.
Melody held leadership positions in numerous service organizations and excelled throughout her college experience, graduating Summa Cum Laude from IU. She joined College Forward in 2005, serving for two years as an AmeriCorps*VISTA member in various capacities including fund development, volunteer coordination, and college coaching. In her current role, Melody manages the day-to-day operations of the organization and oversees financial and risk management, human resources, communication and technology. In addition, she serves as Chair of College Forward's "Fun Team" to keep the organizational culture creative and upbeat.
Daniel Riegel, Outreach and Special Projects Manager, B.A. University of Texas-Austin.
Daniel spent a year as an AmeriCorps classroom coach at Del Valle High School before joining College Forward’s staff in 2007. He has numerous years of experience as a math and writing tutor, and has also taught English as a second language for Literacy Austin and served as an English Language Partner for international students at the University of Missouri. After working full-time through college to finance his education, he has a firsthand understanding of some of the financial and social challenges faced by College Forward students. Daniel is a member of Texas Exes, the AmeriCorps Alumni Group, and the Austin Parks Foundation. As Outreach and Special Projects Manager, he oversees all initiatives related to outreach and replication, parent services, college retention, volunteers and community service.
College Forward has been a beneficiary of AmeriCorps support through the Corporation for National and Community Service since 2003; we are, in fact, an organization that has largely been created by the intelligent, enthusiastic, and committed members who have served here. In 2007-2008, we are honored to sponsor 49 AmeriCorps*State members and nine AmeriCorps*VISTA members, who work hard to support our students and our organization. They are a terrific team! To learn more, visit our AmeriCorps page.
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In addition to AmeriCorps positions, College Forward occasionally offers a variety of college work-study opportunities. These positions have included Technology Assistant, College Retention Assistant, Spanish Translation Assistant, and General Office Assistant.
Current work-study partner universities include University of Texas-Austin, St. Edward’s University, and Texas State University. To learn more, visit our Employment Opportunities page.
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