College Access and Success Nonprofit Taps Veteran Technology Executive to Enhance Data and Technology Infrastructure
PORTLAND, Ore., Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- College Possible, the pioneering national nonprofit on a mission to boost equitable college access and success by connecting high school and college students from low-income backgrounds with near-peer coaches, today announced the appointment of Ali Ayub as senior vice president of finance, technology, and data. Ayub brings two and a half decades of experience working at the intersection of information technology, education, banking and venture capital, including time serving as the chief digital officer of the International Baccalaureate.
- We want to marry the best of high-tech and high-touch to achieve a greater impact for students," said Dr. Siva Kumari , CEO of College Possible .
- There is a growing body of research that shows that data-driven student success models are the key to driving positive student outcomes.
- "I'm honored to be joining a team that's dedicated to serving students in a way that meets them where they are," said Ayub.
- His diversified industry experience also includes time in information technology leadership roles in the financial services and venture capital sector with Mr. Cooper and Alliance Data.