People

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 […]

Raven Swingler, a St. Louis native, is a dedicated professional in the field of education and event management. She is a proud graduate of Hazelwood Central High School. Raven completed an undergraduate degree at the University of Kansas in 2019 and earned a Master’s in Higher Education Administration from the University of Missouri-Kansas City in […]

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 […]

Jenisha McDonald joined the College Prep Program in June 2023 as the Program Coordinator, where she was responsible for overseeing recruitment and events management. In this role, she organized internal and external events and supported marketing and communications efforts. As of January 2024, Jenisha has transitioned to the position of Program Manager, focusing on Communication and […]

Tashanna Stanciel joined the College Prep Program in February 2023 as the Director. She provides leadership, vision, and overall supervision for the program. As the program’s senior leader, Tashanna is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations and relationship building and management with both internal and external partners. Tashanna conducts long-term strategic planning as she focuses […]