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NEXTGen

NEXTGen (Network for Exchanging eXcellence and Transformation) is a community of support for new and upcoming professionals in the higher education opportunity program space. This group serves as a place to gain community, a network, mentorship, professional development, and opportunities for leadership development.

Mission & Who We Are

Mission

Our mission is to cultivate a community focused on professional development, mentorship, and knowledge exchange. We forge inclusive forums for vibrant discussions, empowering members to tackle challenges, refine skills, and build valuable relationships. Through accessible development opportunities and comprehensive resources, we bridge the gap between young and seasoned professionals, fostering diversity, innovation, and mutual success.

Who We Are

NEXTGen cultivates a community focused on professional development, mentorship, and knowledge exchange. We forge inclusive forums for vibrant discussions, empowering members to tackle challenges, refine skills, and build valuable relationships. Through accessible development opportunities and comprehensive resources, we bridge the gap between young and seasoned professionals, fostering diversity, innovation, and mutual success.

Fellowship

Fellowship is a biennial conference that brings together NEXTGen members, higher education professionals, and student leaders. The conference creates space for meaningful discussions, interactive workshops, and community-building activities. 

Participants engage in conversations about emerging changes and ongoing challenges within opportunity programs and higher education, while exploring pathways for professional, academic, and leadership development. Together, we focus on bridging gaps across our work and envisioning more sustainable futures for ourselves and the communities we serve.

Programs

Contact

Board Members

  • Chair: Briana Alford, SUNY Broome Community College
  • Vice-Chair: Ivory Luke, Warren Community College
  • Communications Director, Khaliyah Miller-Biney, Rowan College at Burlington County
  • Programs Director: Regina Scarbrough, SUNY Old Westbury
  • Finance Director: Tatyana Aguilar, Warren Community College
  • Mentoring Director: Derrick Gunter, University of Buffalo