Posts by Lorita Williams
Claudia Gutierrez Bio
Claudia Gutierrez has been in the field of education for over 25 years. She recently retired from Boston Public Schools and has started new ventures to support the immigrant community. Claudia has her Doctorate from the University of Phoenix, a Master’s in Education (Special Education) from Eastern Nazarene, and her Bachelor of Science from Northeastern…
Read MoreACE’s Response to the Supreme Court Ruling
On June 30, 2023, in a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court ruled that universities cannot use race as a factor in the admissions process. This decision effectively stalls decades of progress and educational opportunities for all students from under-represented communities. Although this decision was very disappointing, it is not new news. Many politicians and others…
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From the Founder and CEO
Manifesting a vision
Accelerated College Experiences (ACE) is thrilled to celebrate over ten years of student accomplishments with you. In 2012, ACE had a vision to create a pathway to college success for historically marginalized students. This vision has evolved into six signature programs that support students in high schools and colleges across the country. ACE graduates are…
Read MoreThe Impact of the Four ACE Pillars
Lorita Williams has worked diligently to build a program that helps students succeed inside and outside the academic world. Her passion for the personal development of ACE students is palpable. You recognize them in her voice, each time she shares an anecdote. I understood the need for ACE before I sat in the conference room,…
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Abigail Carpenter
Marketing & Graphic Design Specialist
Abigail has a demonstrated history of working in the facilities services, hospitality, and higher education industry. She is trained in Microsoft, Adobe Suite, and social media and is experienced in event planning, organization, multi-tasking, logistics, photography, and media content creation. Strong creative professional with a Master of Science in Management and a Concentration in Leadership…
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Rishika Baral
STEM Tutor
Rishika Baral is pursuing her doctorate in Biochemistry and Biophysics at Brandeis University. She graduated from the University of California, Santa Cruz, in 2018 with honors, with a B.S. in Neuroscience and a minor in Chemistry. With an extensive background in science, she has several years of tutoring in science and math. Science subjects tutored…
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Vivian McLeod
ACE Coach
Vivian McLeod is a Human Resources professional with a wealth of experience in several HR centers of excellence. Vivian has leveraged her extensive experience in various industries including financial services, medical/pharmaceutical, securities, utilities, and managed services. She has served in several leadership and specialist roles within the HR field including diversity & inclusion, talent acquisition,…
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Wayne Williams
ACE Coach
Wayne Williams is an Assistant Director specializing in student involvement andleadership development and the advisor for fraternity and sorority life at theUniversity of Massachusetts Dartmouth. He has been devoted and enthusiasticabout inspiring young people and college students to reach their highest potentialfor over 25 years. In his current role as Assistant Director at UMass Dartmouth,…
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Ayanna Braxton
ACE Coach
Ayanna is a pharmaceutical industry professional with over 20 years of experience. She has held various roles in Clinical Operations and Quality Assurance. Her experience includes monitoring and managing clinical research trials and ensuring that employees are appropriately trained for their respective jobs. In her current role as Associate Director, GCP Process Excellence, Compliance, and…
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