Get to Know The DCPS Persists Team
Looking for your coach? You’re in the right place!
Our coaches are assigned to specific regions across the US, so they can become experts in specific college resources.
Students looking to schedule time with a coach should select the person assigned to your college’s region.
Asheley Sylvestre is originally from Brooklyn, NY and has spent the past four years living in Maryland. Regarding her educational and professional background, she attended SUNY Albany during her undergraduate…
As a DC resident for the last decade, she’s incredibly excited to be supporting her community achieve their dreams by providing unparalleled support towards degree attainment. Prior to joining DCPS,…
Damaria Joyner is a dedicated professional from Boston, Massachusetts. She is a first-generation college student, with a BA in Criminal Justice from Delaware State University and a Masters in Educational…
Deborah P. Bitanga grew up in the Philippines and immigrated to Kodiak, Alaska at age 12. She is a first-generation master’s graduate of Teachers College, Columbia University in Sociology and…
Ertrell Harris boasts nearly a decade of dedicated service in the realm of higher education and college access. Hailing from South Carolina, Ertrell’s journey began at Howard University, where she…
Willa Reinhard is a proud DC native and product of DCPS, attending elementary through high school, graduating from School Without Walls. She attended New York University for undergraduate, earning a…
