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Education and Human Development

TRIO

Mae Chung Yang

Staff, Upward Bound

Born and raised in North Side Minneapolis, Mae Chung Yang brings a decade of experience in higher education and college access to her role as TRIO Upward Bound Residential Coordinator & Advisor. As a proud first-generation college graduate, Mae is deeply committed to supporting students from historically underrepresented backgrounds as they navigate their academic and personal journeys. She brings an intersectional and equity-driven approach to her work, grounded in relationship-building, restorative practices, and student empowerment.

TRIO McNair Scholars Information Session - 9/25

Attend this informational session to learn about the federally funded TRIO McNair Scholars program that seeks to increase doctoral program application, matriculation, and degree attainment by underrepresented and first-generation college students.

TRIO McNair Scholars Information Session - 9/24

Attend this informational session to learn about the federally funded TRIO McNair Scholars program that seeks to increase doctoral program application, matriculation, and degree attainment by underrepresented and first-generation college students.

Register for TRIO McNair Scholars Information Session Register for TRIO McNair Scholars Information Session

Register to attend an informational session to learn about the federally funded TRIO McNair Scholars program that seeks to increase doctoral program application, matriculation, and degree attainment by underrepresented and first-generation college…

TRIO McNair Scholars Information Session - 9/17

Attend this informational session to learn about the federally funded TRIO McNair Scholars program that seeks to increase doctoral program application, matriculation, and degree attainment by underrepresented and first-generation college students.

Madison Sauke

Office Manager, Upward Bound

Madison is a Class of 2024 University of Minnesota graduate who earned her B.A. in Anthropology. During her senior year, she took on an independent study where she studied interdisciplinary between Organizational Leadership, Policy & Development…

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Anthony Albecker

McNair Scholars Director

Anthony Albecker is a dedicated advocate for first-generation, underrepresented, and marginalized student populations. Originally from Chicago, IL, Anthony’s passion for education and student support stems from his personal experience as a first…

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Consuelo Gutierrez-Crosby

Director of TRIO Student Support Services

Consuelo is a Latina from Albuquerque, New Mexico who came to MN as a first-generation college student to attend Macalester College.

Since college graduation, she has built a 20+ year career in program development, implementation, and management in…

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