Empower Scholars to Navigate College and Career Pathways

In this session, participants will learn how Green Dot Public Schools California support scholars to and through college via a coordinated four-part program that supports them to apply, enroll, attend, and persist in their best-fit college choice. Participants will learn about the outcomes of our College Success Advisor (CSA) program and how they can sustainably implement the program in their organization. CSAs are a critical lever in addressing undermatching in college applications and increasing the college-going culture.

Presented by

Janneth Johnson-Smith
Senior Director Counseling and College Persistence
Green Dot Public Schools

As the Senior Director of Counseling and College Persistence, Janneth Johnson Smith leads Green Dot Public Schools California’s School Counseling, Clinical Services’ Social Work, McKinney-Vento, Foster Youth, and College Persistence programs. Janneth and her team focus on “To and Through” strategies to ensure students have equitable resources to address barriers to apply, enroll, attend, and persist in college. These strategies focus on high-quality college advising, mental health wellness, and supports for college persistence.

Theresa Asuncion
Director College and Career Success Programs
Green Dot Public Schools