Mysia Pierce-Lewis

Mysia Pierce-Lewis (she/her) is the Operations Coordinator for Making Waves Education Foundation. Her role consists of: managing general office functions, event planning, and supporting Financial Services Coordinators and College Coaches during the school year. As an alumna of the 11th Wave, Mysia is excited to bring her perspective as a former student in the program […]
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 includes […]
Miguel Mendoza

Miguel Mendoza is a Financial Services Manager for Making Waves Education Foundation. Miguel graduated from the University of Massachusetts-Amherst with a bachelor’s degree in Political Science and a minor in Spanish. Miguel has more than ten years in the field of access to higher education and financial aid. He began his career in Boston, at […]
Dr. Kristina Wright

Dr. Kristina Wright is the Vice President of Student Success with the Making Waves Education Foundation. She is a West Contra Costa County, California native and earned her EdD in Organizational Change and Leadership from USC. In this role, Dr. Wright is charged with leading program improvement and innovation to strengthen the quality and student outcomes of our […]