Milford Miles
Miles (he/him) is an enthusiastic College Success Coach at Making Waves Education Foundation. In this role, Miles strives to help students see the potential they possess to positively impact the outcome of any situation life may throw at them. As a native of California, Miles spent his undergraduate years at Fresno State where he earned […]
Dr. Antonio Martinez
Dr. Antonio Martinez (he/him) is a dedicated College Success Coach at Making Waves Education Foundation, where he empowers students, known as Wave-Makers, to overcome academic and personal challenges and stay on course to graduate. With a background in mass communication (B.A., California State University, East Bay), education with a focus on multicultural counseling (M.A., San […]
Ashley Allston
Ashley Allston (she/hers) is a College Success Coach, Transition Specialist at Making Waves Education Foundation. In this role, she supports Wave-Makers with matriculating through and graduating from college. Ashley received her bachelor’s degree in African American studies from UC Berkeley and her master’s degree in education and entrepreneurship from the University of Pennsylvania. Her background […]
Ilene Richards
Ilene Richards is a College Coach at Making Waves Education Foundation where she supports college students in discovering their own unique paths toward graduation and beyond. She studied English literature and astrophysics at Rutgers University and then earned her master’s degree in teaching from Brown University. After teaching high school math and physics in the […]
Ayasha Tripp
Ayasha Tripp is a Sr. Manager of Coaching Services for Making Waves Education Foundation. As a coach, her goal is to provide holistic support to students as they navigate their college journey. She also provides resources, encouragement, and insight as students explore the different options, opportunities, and challenges that college may present. Ayasha is a […]
Danielle Hall
“I want students to feel understood, optimistic, and playful during our calls. I want them to trust that I have their best interest at heart and walk away from our conversation with a greater belief in themselves and their abilities. I hope to challenge, encourage, and support them as they make sense of their experiences […]
