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SELECTED TOPICS
1. Unlocking College Success: Strategies for First-Generation Students
A practical guide to navigating the college experience with confidence, clarity, and connection.
2. From Access to Equity: Building First-Generation College Success Pathways
Insights on institutional transformation and high-impact practices that support student outcomes.
3. Financial Literacy as a Tool for Empowerment in First-Gen Communities
Equipping students, staff, and faculty with the knowledge to make informed financial decisions.
4. Designing & Sustaining First-Generation Student Programming That Works
A framework for developing scalable, culturally responsive initiatives that drive retention and belonging.
5. Mental Health, Belonging, and Resilience in the First-Generation Experience
Exploring the intersection of wellness, identity, and support systems in academic environments.
6. Uplifting Rural Black First-Generation Students: Stories, Barriers, and Solutions
A deep dive into the unique educational experiences and equity gaps facing rural Black communities.
7. The Power of Intersectionality: Race, Class, Gender & the First-Gen Identity
How overlapping identities impact college navigation and the support strategies institutions must adopt.
8. Mentorship as a Model of Transformation for First-Generation Students
Building mentorship ecosystems that empower, elevate, and sustain first-gen student success.
9. Entrepreneurial Confidence for First-Generation Students
Shifting mindsets from survival to innovation by helping students build confidence as change-makers.
10. Faculty & Staff as First-Gen Advocates: Training for Inclusive Practice
Preparing educators and administrators to become culturally aware champions for first-gen learners.
Thank you for your interest in connecting with me! If you're interested in booking me to speak at an event, please visit my Consulting Intake Form page to complete the form and a member of my team will follow up with you promptly. For general inquiries, feel free to email us at contact@charmainetroy.com.