Meet The College Success Team
EMERGE Scholars
Read below for a breakdown of regional assignments, contact information, and to get to know us!
If you need immediate support, please email us at collegesuccess@emergescholars.org and we will get back to you as soon as we’re able.

College Success Team Contact Information
| Staff Member | Region | Phone | |
Amy Cervantes | Manager of College Success NORTHEAST, | amy@emergescholars.org | 713-543-8435 |
| Jamal Hagood | Manager of College Success MIDWEST, SOUTHEAST, SOUTHWEST Last Names Gonzalez-O | jamal@emergescholars.org | 713-543-8250 |
| Selena Martinez | Manager of College Success MIDATLANTIC, WEST, SOUTHWEST Last Names P-Z | selena@emergescholars.org | 713-543-8355 |
| Gary Tashima | Managing Director of College Success and Partnerships | gary@emergescholars.org | 713-543-8212 |
| Marci Arnold | Career Services Specialist | internships@emergescholars.org | |
| Sayra Alanis | Director of College Success | sayra@emergescholars.org | 713-543-8533 |
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EMERGE COllege success team faqs
How does the College Success team support us?
Virtual sessions, campus visits, emergency funding for unforeseen expenses, re-enrollment, one-on-one advising, and financial aid application support.
I have an outstanding balance that I can't afford because of housing or tuition fees. Can EMERGE help me pay for school?
EMERGE does not have the budget to support financially with tuition, room, and board fees or any other direct costs. Please sign up for a meeting with your MOCS or email collegesuccess@emergescholars.org so that the College Success team can talk you through your options.
My school isn't going to help me pay for health insurance. Can EMERGE help me pay for it?
EMERGE considers health insurance to be a direct cost for college. Therefore, we can’t financially support students with that cost. Please sign up for a meeting with your MOCS so that the College Success team can talk you through your options.
I can't afford my flight to college. Can EMERGE help me pay for that?
If it is before June 30th, please reach out to your PM immediately to receive flight scholarship information. If it is after June 30th, yes, this is an indirect cost that EMERGE is able to help with. However, there is a maximum amount we help with and for the student’s flight only. Reach out to your Manager of College Success to receive the emergency funds application immediately.
Who is my assigned College Success team member?
See the map below

What documents do I need to go to the airport/college?
Please ensure you bring a state ID or passport. Bring your social security card, especially if you’re planning to get an on-campus job.