Research Assistant | hcisley@northcarolina.edu Hannah is the Research Assistant for GEAR UP NC. She is a dedicated advocate for higher education equity, hailing from the small town of Stokesdale, NC. A proud first-generation college graduate, she earned her bachelor’s degree … Read more
Program Coordinator | klwilliamson@northcarolina.edu As GEAR UP NC’s Program Coordinator, Kailjn hopes to foster further opportunities for student success and growth while empowering students on their paths to higher education. She brings a passion for crafting engaging content that connects … Read more
Budget & Finance Specialist | klmoye@northcarolina.edu As Budget and Finance Specialist for GEAR UP North Carolina, Kina serves educational cohorts and two- and four-year collegiate institutions regarding budgetary forecasting and fiscal risk assessments and planning. Prior to joining the UNC … Read more
Christine Ngeve serves as the GEAR UP Success Coach at the North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University in Greensboro, NC. She holds a Bachelor’s degree from Shaw University, a Master of Social Work from North Carolina State University, and … Read more
Currently, Dana serves as the GEAR UP Success Coach at Elizabeth City State University where she has worked for 3 years in multiple capacities. In the Success Coach role, Dana engages the experience of first-year Elizabeth City State University students. … Read more
W. Scott Holloway is currently the GEAR UP Success Coach at The University of North Carolina Greensboro in the Division of Student Success. Before joining GEAR UP, he served as the Assistant Director for Academic Success Coaching at UNCG. He … Read more
Laura Arnold is the GEAR UP Success Coach at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke. Prior to becoming part of the GEAR UP team at UNCP, she worked as the Data & Accountability Specialist for Title III/ESL Department. She … Read more
Corey Moore is a dedicated, student-focused professional who serves as the GEAR UP Success Coach and Student Activities Coordinator at Lenoir Community College. He has a strong foundation in business administration and holds a Master of Arts in Teaching from … Read more
Tyzrionna Ellison serves as the GEAR UP Success Coach at Pitt Community College, where she is dedicated to empowering students to achieve their academic and personal goals. Before taking on this impactful role, she excelled as the Student Engagement and … Read more
