Higher Achievement has assembled a team of passionate social justice advocates to lead our scholars in becoming life-long learners.
From our dedicated staff to the National Board of Directors to the affiliate Boards of Advisors, the vision we’re working toward wouldn’t be possible without the whole Higher Achievement community.
Manager of Program Operations
DC Metro and Baltimore
Kayla works with the Executive Directors in DC and Baltimore to plan scholar events, manage center logistics, and provide general operational support to both offices.
“I work at Higher Achievement because I believe quality after school programming has the power to make a positive difference in the lives of young people.”
Learning Coordinator, Brookland
DC Metro
Learning Coordinator, Greenbelt
DC Metro
Program Support Fellow – AmeriCorps
DC Metro
Learning Coordinator, Ward 7
DC Metro
Learning Director, Ward 6
DC Metro
As Learning Coordinator for the Ward 6 Achievement Center, Alexis creates and fosters relationships between youth and our volunteer mentors and support our scholars academically, emotionally, and mentally through the hardships of middle school.
“I work at Higher Achievement because of their mission to close the education opportunity gap by providing knowledge and information.”
Director of Program Operations
DC Metro
Learning Director, Ward 8
DC Metro
Emena manages mentoring at the Ward 8 Achievement Center and work with the Ward 8 center staff to create a safe, impactful, and positive learning environment where our scholars can grow and realize their potential.
“I work at Higher Achievement because I enjoy having an impact on the scholars and the city I grew up in!”
Learning Coordinator, Ward 6
DC Metro
Erykah is on the ground with our scholars every day at Center. Alongside Ward 6’s Learning Director, she executes the daily ins and outs of programming. In addition, Erykah ensures that all of our volunteers have up-to-date clearances and manages our amazing Ward 6 mentors.
“As an alum of a very similar program I personally understand the importance of educational access programs—and I am a prime example of the impact they have on scholars’ lives!”
Learning Director, Brookland
DC Metro
Learning Director, Ward 4
DC Metro
As the Learning Coordinator at Ward 1, Lyla communicates and engages with volunteer mentors from our community, matching them with middle schoolers and facilitating curriculum on social-emotional learning, high school placement, and general self-development. Lyla also helps students during our center programming, planning fun enrichment activities, assisting them with their homework, and making sure they know they have a friend in her. The job is a lot of coordination and administrative work, but being face-to-face with scholars and volunteers makes the job so special and motivating!
“I work for Higher Achievement because I have always valued the influence and importance of educational opportunities. I was lucky enough to have so many formative relationships with teachers and peers and other mentors who showed me how to love learning, which I carry with me today. I wish I had gone through school believing in myself and my abilities more, I wish I hadn’t been so hard on myself, and I hope I can pass the lessons I learned through those experiences onto our scholars. “
Learning Director, Greenbelt
DC Metro
Mike is responsible for the recruitment, supervision, training, and support of volunteer teaching mentors, ensuring that they are able to implement the curriculum and actively engage scholars in learning. As a VSC, he also plans and executes center events, field trips, and other activities to enhance the scholars’ learning experience.
“I work at Higher Achievement because I am passionate about Higher Achievement’s mission, and this is the perfect position that will allow me to continue working with youth in the DMV area so that I can be an ally.”
Learning Coordinator, Ward 4
DC Metro
