Erin has dedicated her career to educational access and equality through her work as the former CEO of Utah Community Action/Head Start and adjunct professor at the University of Utah. She is an advocate for the underserved and is passionate about promoting the development of students and women.

Rick received his Bachelors of Science in Finance at Brigham Young University. His vast experience in start-ups including Hogi Yogi and Teriyaki Sticks has led him to the Success in Education Foundation. Rick provides leadership around raising funds to support the students in our program.

Josh’s passion for collegiate esports has been a driving factor for his career. His desire to shape the esports industry has led him to Success in Education where he can use his passion to provide quality scholastic opportunities and promote inclusion through gaming inside and outside the classroom.

Sydney developed a special interest for serving and supporting others while studying at Utah State University and serving as an executive chair for the service club. Sydney believes that every student should have equal opportunities to build their futures, so she is thrilled to bring Utah students resources that enable them to prepare for college and career paths of their choosing.

Kaitlin Dietrich has been the Grants and Events Manager for Success in Education since 2016. She grew up in Virginia where she also got a bachelor’s degree in Family and Childhood Development. She has always been passionate about helping others and loves helping students discover their educational opportunities.

Hannah discovered her passion for equity, advocacy, representation, and accessibility while earning her B.S. in Strategic Communication and B.A. in Gender Studies with a Disability Studies minor at the University of Utah. Hannah believes everyone deserves a post-secondary education, as it was a meaningful part of her professional and personal growth as a first-generation student. Hannah is excited to connect opportunities and resources to students throughout Utah through Success in Education.

Phoenix is dedicated to furthering access for students to higher education opportunities. She graduated from the University of Utah with two Bachelors of Arts in Latin American Studies and International Studies with an emphasis in Sustainability & Development. She is knowledgeable in socioeconomic barriers to college and experienced in working with diverse student populations and families. She is a strong advocate for student autonomy and empowerment found through education.

As a first generation college student, Hailey has seen first hand how education unlocks doors, and she is passionate about using her experience to help others reach their educational goals. She received two Bachelors of Science degrees from the University of Utah in Management and Information Systems, and has prioritized finding ways to create lasting impact for students throughout her educational and professional journey.