Articles by Dreama
-
Malcolm and Mom: Two Perspectives on the College Access Journey
Malcolm and Mom: Two Perspectives on the College Access Journey
By Dreama Gentry
Activity
-
I had the honor to know and learn from Rasuli Lewis. Back in 2010 he and the team from Harlem Children's Zone were providing TA to our the first…
I had the honor to know and learn from Rasuli Lewis. Back in 2010 he and the team from Harlem Children's Zone were providing TA to our the first…
Shared by Dreama Gentry
-
📣Critical to the ENOUGH initiative is the usage of data to help drive place-based solutions centered on eradicating child poverty. We are thrilled…
📣Critical to the ENOUGH initiative is the usage of data to help drive place-based solutions centered on eradicating child poverty. We are thrilled…
Liked by Dreama Gentry
-
Delighted to be at The White House today for the National Economic Council’s Summit on Capital Support for Place-Based Economic Development. Too…
Delighted to be at The White House today for the National Economic Council’s Summit on Capital Support for Place-Based Economic Development. Too…
Liked by Dreama Gentry
Experience
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Education
Licenses & Certifications
Volunteer Experience
-
Coordinator
Project Meet Me Halfway
- Present 12 years 8 months
Children
www.jimmywayne.com
-
-
Projects
-
Annie E. Casey Hub
- Present
See projectPartners for Education becomes hub for Annie E. Casey Foundation.
-
U.S. Department of Education i3 Development Grant
- Present
Led the design and writing of a funded U.S. Department of Education i3 Development proposal.
Other creators -
-
U.S. Department of Education Promise Neighborhood Implementation Grant
- Present
Led the development and writing of a U.S. Department of Education Promise Neighborhood Implementation grant.
Other creators -
-
Women's Educational Equity Act at Berea College
-
Led the design, writing and implementation of a project designed to improve educational outcomes for young women in Appalachia. http://www2.ed.gov/programs/equity/ky.html
Other creators -
-
U.S. Department of Education GEAR UP
-
See projectLed the design and writing of two U.S. Department of Education GEAR UP grants that were funded.
Honors & Awards
-
Kentucky GEAR UP Advocate of the Year 2011
Kentucky Council on Post Secondary Education
The second annual GEAR UP College Advocate of the Year award went to Dreama Gentry of Berea College. Gentry is the director of sponsored programs at the college, leading the college’s externally funded outreach. She oversees an annual budget of $11 million dollars and a staff of 33.
http://cpe.ky.gov/news/mediaroom/releases/nr_031011.htm
Organizations
-
Grant Professionals Association
Member
- Present -
Project Meet Me Halfway
Coordinator
- PresentAssist Jimmy Wayne with Project Meet Me Halfway, an organization dedicated to raising awareness of the issues faced by youth aging out of foster care and of homeless youth.
-
Urban Institute
Advisory Group Member
- -
Kentucky Commissioner's Parents Advisory Council
Member
- -
College for Every Student
Member, Board of Directors
Added to the Board of Directors of College for Every Student. http://bcnow.berea.edu/2012/01/gentry-appointed-to-cfes-board-of-directors/
More activity by Dreama
-
Jay Roscup it was grest spending time with you and the guys today! Looking forward to collaborating.
Jay Roscup it was grest spending time with you and the guys today! Looking forward to collaborating.
Shared by Dreama Gentry
-
Acting VISTA Director Maggie Garvey shares her thoughts on the recent living allowance update: We know that for many of our members, the living…
Acting VISTA Director Maggie Garvey shares her thoughts on the recent living allowance update: We know that for many of our members, the living…
Liked by Dreama Gentry
-
It was an extraordinary honor to moderate a fireside chat featuring not only Secretary Elaine Chao but also her remarkable 96-year-old father, Dr…
It was an extraordinary honor to moderate a fireside chat featuring not only Secretary Elaine Chao but also her remarkable 96-year-old father, Dr…
Liked by Dreama Gentry
-
We are excited to partner on this exciting work with EKCEP, Inc.! Partners for Rural Impact
We are excited to partner on this exciting work with EKCEP, Inc.! Partners for Rural Impact
Shared by Dreama Gentry
-
Partners for Rural Impact supporting Maryland #rural orgs interested in the Enough Act funding.
Partners for Rural Impact supporting Maryland #rural orgs interested in the Enough Act funding.
Shared by Dreama Gentry
-
I am speaking at Strengthening Whole Child Communities: Raising the Bar from Cradle to Career. Please check out my talk if you're attending the…
I am speaking at Strengthening Whole Child Communities: Raising the Bar from Cradle to Career. Please check out my talk if you're attending the…
Shared by Dreama Gentry
-
Our Novelis Berea team filled backpacks with school supplies today and helped to deliver over 70 backpacks for kids in need from local schools! 🏫…
Our Novelis Berea team filled backpacks with school supplies today and helped to deliver over 70 backpacks for kids in need from local schools! 🏫…
Liked by Dreama Gentry
-
HAC was honored to meet with @USDA Secretary Vilsack as he doubles down on ending rural homelessness as Vice-Chair of the US Interagency Council on…
HAC was honored to meet with @USDA Secretary Vilsack as he doubles down on ending rural homelessness as Vice-Chair of the US Interagency Council on…
Liked by Dreama Gentry
-
Partners for Rural Impact’s first regional #Rural Summit is September 10-11! In partnership with the John T. Gorman Foundation, the New Hampshire…
Partners for Rural Impact’s first regional #Rural Summit is September 10-11! In partnership with the John T. Gorman Foundation, the New Hampshire…
Shared by Dreama Gentry
-
Last week, we joined U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to announce the winners of the 2024 Secretary's Award for Public-Philanthropic…
Last week, we joined U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to announce the winners of the 2024 Secretary's Award for Public-Philanthropic…
Liked by Dreama Gentry
-
Who is Appalachian? Where is #Appalachia? Is there an Appalachian vote? What role does Appalachia play in politics? "Our fear in the region is…
Who is Appalachian? Where is #Appalachia? Is there an Appalachian vote? What role does Appalachia play in politics? "Our fear in the region is…
Liked by Dreama Gentry
Other similar profiles
Explore collaborative articles
We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
Explore More