PACT, Inc. - About Us - Our Advisors

"In my work, I attempt to empower students to believe in themselves and to pursue their highest goals. Often, we are the only people who tell them they CAN!"
D.C.

"I consider it a great privilege to give back to my community by working at PACT. When one has been down the same road, it is possible to share another perspective with students regarding confronting the continuing challenges, and assist them in a myriad of ways to create the planning and strategies needed to overcome them."
A.W.

"It is a staggering responsibility to advocate for individual students to move past numerous barriers to have a chance to transform their lives through higher education. And, it also is exceedingly gratifying!"
S.T.

"Too often, many of my students are overlooked in school and as a result, are not encouraged to succeed in an academic setting. I feel that it is my responsibility as an Educational Advisor to remedy that situation. It is extremely rewarding and gratifying when I see my students believe in themselves, succeed in high school and pursue a college education."
M.S.

"Our work is critical in the sense that we are changing family dynamics, reversing the cycle of generational poverty and lack of education. We are helping students who lack the financial resources, and the family experience to achieve a higher education."
S.A.

"I feel extremely proud when I see my students exceed what society has dictated for them. During certain times when I feel tired and exhausted, I become charged and renewed when they start to see all the possibilities open to them."
G.T.

"Knowing that a college degree is career enhancing and life affirming, my personal goal at PACT is to help students and all members of the community see the benefits of a higher education."
B.B.