Program Assistants

Fortuna Kadima, a senior at WashU, saw the need to reimagine college prep and built Connect, a LinkedIn-style platform empowering high school students to prepare for the future. Through Connect, he helps schools bridge education and opportunity. 

Trang is a sophomore at WashU, majoring in Biology with minors in Children’s Studies and Medical Humanities. A QuestBridge Scholar, she is passionate about mentoring youth and looks forward to working with College Prep Program students again, supporting their academic growth and helping them think about life after high school. Originally from Bà Rịa, Vietnam, […]

My name is Exauce Kadima, but I go by Ex. I am in my second year at Olin Business School, majoring in Finance and Accounting with a minor in Business of Sports. I am planning on recruiting for investment banking this upcoming year. I am from St. Louis and for fun I enjoy playing basketball, […]

Howdy! My name is Harlem and I’m a Global Studies major from Little Rock, AR. I enjoy dissecting movies, practicing calisthenics, and hanging out with friends. Super excited to get to know you!

Hello! My name is Stanlay Thomas, and I’m a sophomore here at WashU studying Marketing and Healthcare Management. 

I’m a senior from San Francisco majoring in Educational Studies and minoring in both Economics and Psychology. I love working with students, and I want to pursue a career in education though I’m not sure what yet. Outside of academics, I love singing, traveling abroad, and trying new foods!

Bella Gomez is a junior from Miami with a Global Studies and Latin American Studies major, and a minor in Educational Studies At WashU, she is a Danforth Scholar and passionate about working with young people in her current positions through admissions and the learning center. Bella is most excited about connecting with future college […]

Mason is a sophomore from St. Louis studying Political Science and English. He is a Questbridge Scholar and a College Prep Alumni Scholar from Cohort 6. In his free time, he enjoys volunteering by coaching kids’ basketball, mentoring first-year students, reading, watching movies/TV shows, exploring new areas, and traveling. Upon completing his bachelor’s degree, he […]