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.

 

Updated Regional Assignment 2025

College Success Team Contact Information

Staff MemberRegionEmailPhone

Amy Cervantes

Manager of College Success

NORTHEAST,
SOUTHWEST Last Names A – GOMEZ

amy@emergescholars.org713-543-8435
Jamal Hagood

Manager of College Success

MIDWEST, SOUTHEAST,

SOUTHWEST Last Names Gonzalez-O

jamal@emergescholars.org713-543-8250
Selena Martinez

Manager of College Success

MIDATLANTIC, WEST, SOUTHWEST Last Names P-Z

selena@emergescholars.org713-543-8355
Gary TashimaManaging Director of College Success and Partnershipsgary@emergescholars.org713-543-8212
Marci ArnoldCareer Services Specialistinternships@emergescholars.org
Sayra AlanisDirector of College Successsayra@emergescholars.org713-543-8533

 

Get To know the college success team

 

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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

Updated Regional Assignment 2025

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.