The West Virginia GEAR UP program is managed by the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission, Division of Student Affairs.
Contact
Program staff
Elizabeth Manuel
Senior Director of Student Services
(304) 558-0655 ext. 26377
elizabeth.manuel@wvhepc.edu
Cameron Asbury
College Access and Success Program Specialist
(304) 558-0655 ext. 26401
cameron.asbury@wvhepc.edu
Mallory Carpenter
College Access and Success Program Director
(304) 558-0655 ext. 56070
mallory.carpenter@wvhepc.edu
Janine Coutu
College Access and Success Program Director
(304) 558-0655 ext. 26402
janine.coutu@wvhepc.edu
Kaci Foster
Community Outreach and Engagement Specialist
(304) 558-0655 ext. 26403
kaci.foster@wvhepc.edu
Emily Hammond
Assistant Director of Communications and Outreach
(304) 558-0655 ext. 56071
emily.hammond@wvhepc.edu
Brandon Hughes
Coordinator of Technology and Digital Outreach
(304) 558-0655 ext. 26378
brandon.hughes@wvhepc.edu
Jason (JR) Luyster
Assistant Director of West Virginia GEAR UP
(304) 558-0655 ext. 26379
jason.luyster@wvhepc.edu
Heather McChesney
Director of Statewide Access Initiatives
(304) 558-0655 ext. 26405
heather.mcchesney@wvhepc.edu
Casey Patterson
College Access and Success Program Director
(304) 462-6075
casey.patterson@wvhepc.edu
Joanne Rutherford
Coordinator of Fiscal and Administrative Services
(304) 558-0655 ext. 26380
joanne.rutherford@wvhepc.edu
Lesli Taylor
Assistant Director of Research and Evaluation
(304) 558-0655 ext. 09997
lesli.taylor@wvhepc.edu