The West Virginia GEAR UP program is managed by the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission, Division of Student Affairs.
Program staff:
Elizabeth Manuel
Senior Director of Student Services
(304) 558-0655
elizabeth.manuel@wvhepc.edu
Jason (JR) Luyster
Assistant Director of West Virginia GEAR UP
(304) 558-0655
jason.luyster@wvhepc.edu
Heather McChesney
Coordinator of Curriculum and Professional Development
(304) 558-0655
heather.mcchesney@wvhepc.edu
Brandon Hughes
Coordinator of Technology and Digital Outreach
(304) 558-0655 brandon.hughes@wvhepc.edu
Janine Coutu
Coordinator of WV GEAR UP College Transition and First Year Programs
(304) 558-0655 janine.coutu@wvhepc.edu
Kaci Foster
Communications Specialist
(304) 558-0655 kaci.foster@wvhepc.edu
Jennifer Grossman
Coordinator of Research and Evaluation
(304) 558-0655 jennifer.grossman@wvhepc.edu
Joanne Rutherford
Coordinator of Fiscal and Administrative Services
(304) 558-0655 joanne.rutherford@wvhepc.edu