{"id":84,"date":"2018-08-21T11:36:01","date_gmt":"2018-08-21T18:36:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vendor.hub.wp.nau.edu\/gear-up\/gear-up-staff\/"},"modified":"2025-12-01T22:09:01","modified_gmt":"2025-12-01T22:09:01","slug":"gear-up-staff","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/gear-up\/gear-up-staff\/","title":{"rendered":"MEET THE TEAM"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Meet the Team<\/h1>\n<p>You\u2019ll find most of the Arizona GEAR UP team in Phoenix at NAU\u2019s North Valley campus. We\u2019re a dedicated group of college-access professionals\u2014passionate about helping all students reach and exceed their education goals. We accomplish this through collaboration with our project and school partners across the state.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- shortcode-accordion -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-accordion shortcode-accordion--closed\" style=\"position: relative;\" >\n        <h4 class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n        <button type=\"button\" class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"Ramona Mellott, Ph.D., Principal Investigator_0\" id=\"shortcode-accordion-1-trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"shortcode-accordion-1-panel\">\n            Ramona Mellott, Ph.D., Principal Investigator\n            <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n        <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n    <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\" id=\"shortcode-accordion-1-panel\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"shortcode-accordion-1-trigger\" inert>\n        <html><body>\n<div class=\"collapse\">\n<p><strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1812\" src=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/07\/Ramona-Mellott-Final-1-150x225.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"180\" height=\"270\"><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Ramona Netto Mellott, Ph.D.<\/strong><br>\nCo-Principal Investigator<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Ramona Mellott is the Dean of the College of Education and Co-Principal Investigator (Co-PI) for Arizona GEAR UP 2019-26. In addition to overall GEAR UP project oversight, Dr. Mellott is an active leader at the national level in discussions of professional science Master\u2019s programs and their impact on both students and regional workforce development. Dr. Mellott joined NAU in 1991, beginning her career as a professor in the Educational Psychology Department in the College of Education, eventually becoming Chair of the Department. She was also the Dean of the NAU Graduate College from 2007 to 2014. She is a licensed psychologist who serves on the Arizona Board of Psychologist Examiners. Her teaching and research expertise and interests include assessment, diagnostics, and research ethics.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:COE-Dean@nau.edu\">COE-Dean@nau.edu<\/a><br>\n<a href=\"tel:9285237139\">(928) 523-7139<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/body><\/html>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- shortcode-accordion -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-accordion shortcode-accordion--closed\" style=\"position: relative;\" >\n        <h4 class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n        <button type=\"button\" class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"Robert Neese, Arizona GEAR UP Director_0\" id=\"shortcode-accordion-2-trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"shortcode-accordion-2-panel\">\n            Robert Neese, Arizona GEAR UP Director\n            <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n        <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n    <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\" id=\"shortcode-accordion-2-panel\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"shortcode-accordion-2-trigger\" inert>\n        <html><body>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1811\" src=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/07\/Rob-Neese-Final-150x225.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"180\" height=\"270\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"collapse\">\n<p><strong>Robert Neese<br>\n<\/strong>Arizona GEAR UP Director<\/p>\n<p>As the Executive Director, Robert Neese brings more than two decades of leadership, executive-level administration, and management experience in government, non-profit, and education environments to Arizona GEAR UP. Robert oversees all programming, administrative, and fiscal requirements of the project. He creates and expands partnerships to meet grant objectives as he represents Arizona GEAR UP to all constituents. Robert\u2019s team-building, results-driven style, \u201cPractitioner-Researcher\u201d collaborative partnerships, and comprehensive experience with federal government grants bring a level of expertise to Arizona GEAR UP that will increase preparation, access, and retention for students to succeed in postsecondary education. Robert earned a bachelor\u2019s and master\u2019s degrees in Social Work from Arizona State University.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:Robert.Neese@nau.edu\">Robert.Neese@nau.edu<\/a><br>\n<a href=\"tel:6027764621\">(602) 776-4621<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/body><\/html>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- shortcode-accordion -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-accordion shortcode-accordion--closed\" style=\"position: relative;\" >\n        <h4 class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n        <button type=\"button\" class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"Andrea\u00a0Gonz\u00e1lez Sotelo, Assistant Director_0\" id=\"shortcode-accordion-3-trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"shortcode-accordion-3-panel\">\n            Andrea\u00a0Gonz\u00e1lez Sotelo, Assistant Director\n            <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n        <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n    <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\" id=\"shortcode-accordion-3-panel\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"shortcode-accordion-3-trigger\" inert>\n        <html><body>\n<div class=\"collapse\">\n<div>\n<p><strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-79 size-portrait-image-sm\" src=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2018\/08\/AndreaGonzalezSotelo-close-up-headshot-250x167-ek-150x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"225\"><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Andrea\u00a0Gonz\u00e1lez\u00a0Sotelo<br>\n<\/strong>Assistant Director<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Andrea Gonz\u00e1lez Sotelo joined the state GEAR UP team in 2015. Early on, Andrea focused her career in promoting college-readiness and access among underrepresented populations. Andrea assists the Executive Director in leading the overall activities of Arizona GEAR UP and the State GEAR UP Office, overseeing all programmatic efforts, and evaluation infrastructure. Duties encompass leading partnerships with GU5E schools, the priority senior-year initiative, and the middle-grade initiatives; supervision of data collection, management, and analyses; and federal reporting. She is also a certified facilitator for Arizona\u2019s on-line College Access Professionals (CAP) Training. Prior to joining NAU, Andrea worked in college access programs at Arizona State University, and at The University of Arizona in Tucson with the six-year GEAR UP Partnership Grant awarded to that institution in 2005. \u00a0She received her M.Ed. in Educational Leadership from Northern Arizona University, and her bachelor\u2019s degree in Family Studies and Human Development from the University of Arizona.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:Andrea.Gonzalez@nau.edu\">Andrea.Gonzalez@nau.edu<\/a><br>\n<a href=\"tel:6027289522\">(602) 728-9522<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/body><\/html>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- shortcode-accordion -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-accordion shortcode-accordion--closed\" style=\"position: relative;\" >\n        <h4 class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n        <button type=\"button\" class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"Minerva Maestas, Financial Oversight Manager_0\" id=\"shortcode-accordion-4-trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"shortcode-accordion-4-panel\">\n            Minerva Maestas, Financial Oversight Manager\n            <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n        <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n    <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\" id=\"shortcode-accordion-4-panel\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"shortcode-accordion-4-trigger\" inert>\n        <html><body>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6298 size-portrait-image-sm\" src=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/12\/Maestas-Headshot-10.3.24-150x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/12\/Maestas-Headshot-10.3.24-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/12\/Maestas-Headshot-10.3.24-300x450.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Minerva Maestas<br>\n<\/strong>Financial Oversight Manager<\/p>\n<p>Minerva \u201cMini\u201d Maestas serves as the Financial Oversight Manager for Arizona GEAR UP. Born in Mexico City and raised in Phoenix, she graduated from Washington High School in Glendale and earned her bachelor\u2019s degree in Accountancy from Arizona State University. With 25 years of experience spanning public, private, and governmental accounting, she brings deep financial expertise to the team.<\/p>\n<p>Outside of work, she enjoys staying active through yoga, hiking, and golfing.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- shortcode-accordion -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-accordion shortcode-accordion--closed\" style=\"position: relative;\" >\n        <h4 class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n        <button type=\"button\" class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"Kate Clarno, Program Manager 5E schools_0\" id=\"shortcode-accordion-5-trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"shortcode-accordion-5-panel\">\n            Kate Clarno, Program Manager 5E schools\n            <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n        <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n    <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\" id=\"shortcode-accordion-5-panel\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"shortcode-accordion-5-trigger\" inert>\n        <html><body>\n<p>Kate joined Arizona GEAR UP in 2020 to lead programmatic initiatives with our 5E school partners. With 20 years of experience in education, counseling, nonprofits, and local and federal grant management, Kate brings breadth and depth to the GEAR UP team. Kate\u2019s passion toward youth and education is evident in the fact her entire career has revolved around serving disadvantaged youth. Kate earned a bachelor\u2019s degree in Psychology from San Diego State University, and she has extensive masters-level coursework in cultural education.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:Katherine.Clarno@nau.edu\">Katherine.Clarno@nau.edu<\/a><br>\n<a href=\"tel:602-776-4643\">602-776-4643<\/a><\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- shortcode-accordion -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-accordion shortcode-accordion--closed\" style=\"position: relative;\" >\n        <h4 class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n        <button type=\"button\" class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"Jasmine Dean, Middle Grade Program Manager_0\" id=\"shortcode-accordion-6-trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"shortcode-accordion-6-panel\">\n            Jasmine Dean, Middle Grade Program Manager\n            <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n        <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n    <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\" id=\"shortcode-accordion-6-panel\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"shortcode-accordion-6-trigger\" inert>\n        <html><body>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3150 \" src=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/01\/headshot_dean-150x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"180\" height=\"270\" srcset=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/01\/headshot_dean-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/01\/headshot_dean-300x450.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Jasmine Dean<br>\n<\/strong>Program Manager of Middle Grade Services<\/p>\n<p>Jasmine joined Arizona GEAR UP in 2022 to lead middle grade services. She brings 13-years of experience working in non-profit, college readiness, and administration to support youth and under-represented populations. She has a passion for working with youth on the path to reach their personal and professional goals. Jasmine considers herself a people person, and she loves supporting the needs of all people but most importantly the people who are closest to her. She completed her bachelor\u2019s degrees in public relations and general studies from Arizona State University (ASU) and a Master\u2019s in Post-Secondary Education from ASU.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:jasmine.dean@nau.edu\">jasmine.dean@nau.edu<\/a><br>\n<a href=\"tel:6027764616\">(602) 776-4616<\/a><\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- shortcode-accordion -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-accordion shortcode-accordion--closed\" style=\"position: relative;\" >\n        <h4 class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n        <button type=\"button\" class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"Daniel Pulu, Program Manager of Senior Year Services_0\" id=\"shortcode-accordion-7-trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"shortcode-accordion-7-panel\">\n            Daniel Pulu, Program Manager of Senior Year Services\n            <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n        <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n    <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\" id=\"shortcode-accordion-7-panel\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"shortcode-accordion-7-trigger\" inert>\n        <html><body>\n<h4><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1807\" src=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/07\/Daniel-Pulu-Final-150x225.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"180\" height=\"270\"><\/h4>\n<div class=\"collapse\">\n<p><strong>Daniel Pulu<\/strong><br>\nProgram Manager of Senior Year Services<\/p>\n<p>Daniel came to Arizona GEAR UP by way of Alaska in March 2020 as the Program Manager of Senior Year Services. He brings a wealth of experience in helping underserved students achieve postsecondary success. His roles included supervising day-to-day operations for a success center in Alaska, counseling students regarding college access, and assisting clients during the college admission process. Daniel also brings 10 years of experience working with diverse populations. Daniel earned a Master\u2019s in Business Administration from Wayland Baptist University and a Bachelor\u2019s in Sociology from the University of Alaska Anchorage.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:Daniel.Pulu@nau.edu\">Daniel.Pulu@nau.edu<\/a><br>\n<a href=\"tel:6027289523\">(602) 728-9523<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/body><\/html>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- shortcode-accordion -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-accordion shortcode-accordion--closed\" style=\"position: relative;\" >\n        <h4 class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n        <button type=\"button\" class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"James Christensen, Business Intelligence and Operations Manager_0\" id=\"shortcode-accordion-8-trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"shortcode-accordion-8-panel\">\n            James Christensen, Business Intelligence and Operations Manager\n            <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n        <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n    <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\" id=\"shortcode-accordion-8-panel\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"shortcode-accordion-8-trigger\" inert>\n        <html><body>\n<p>James Christensen joined Arizona GEAR UP in 2020. Most recently, he was a Business Systems Advanced Analyst at Pima Community College where he managed student data for multiple campuses. Prior to that, he was the Director of Operations for a Tucson nonprofit called World Care. James earned a bachelor\u2019s from NAU in Computer Information technology.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:James.Christensen@nau.edu\">James.Christensen@nau.edu<\/a><br>\n<a href=\"tel:602-776-4632\">602-776-4632<\/a><\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- shortcode-accordion -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-accordion shortcode-accordion--closed\" style=\"position: relative;\" >\n        <h4 class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n        <button type=\"button\" class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"Hector Ponce, Marketing Content Creator, Senior_0\" id=\"shortcode-accordion-9-trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"shortcode-accordion-9-panel\">\n            Hector Ponce, Marketing Content Creator, Senior\n            <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n        <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n    <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\" id=\"shortcode-accordion-9-panel\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"shortcode-accordion-9-trigger\" inert>\n        <html><body>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5682 size-uncropped-small\" src=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/12\/Hector-Headshot-1-231x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"231\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/12\/Hector-Headshot-1-231x300.png 231w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/12\/Hector-Headshot-1-788x1024.png 788w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/12\/Hector-Headshot-1-768x998.png 768w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/12\/Hector-Headshot-1-1182x1536.png 1182w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/12\/Hector-Headshot-1-462x600.png 462w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/12\/Hector-Headshot-1.png 1390w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 231px) 100vw, 231px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hector Ponce<\/strong><br>\nMarketing Content Creator, Senior<\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Hector Ponce is a passionate advocate for education for all, dedicated to empowering students, schools, and communities to achieve success. Since joining the Arizona GEAR UP Team in 2020, he has played a key role in advancing the program\u2019s mission by leading marketing and communications efforts, including managing all social and digital platforms.<\/p>\n<p>Hector\u2019s professional journey began in broadcast news and communications, earning a bachelor\u2019s degree in journalism from the University of Arizona. He built his career while working at a news station in Salt Lake City, Utah, where he managed multiple social media accounts, produced news broadcasts, and wrote breaking news stories.<\/p>\n<p>As a first-generation college graduate, Hector understands the transformative power of education. He is committed to ensuring all students receive the resources and support they need to pursue postsecondary education and achieve their goals.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:hector.ponce@nau.edu\">hector.ponce@nau.edu<\/a><br>\n<a href=\"tel:6027764638\">602-776-4638<\/a><\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- shortcode-accordion -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-accordion shortcode-accordion--closed\" style=\"position: relative;\" >\n        <h4 class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n        <button type=\"button\" class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"Jennifer Hernandez, Academic Program Coordinator Senior_0\" id=\"shortcode-accordion-10-trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"shortcode-accordion-10-panel\">\n            Jennifer Hernandez, Academic Program Coordinator Senior\n            <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n        <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n    <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\" id=\"shortcode-accordion-10-panel\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"shortcode-accordion-10-trigger\" inert>\n        <html><body>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5729 \" src=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/02\/Image-150x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"188\" height=\"282\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(12, 136, 42)\">Jennifer Hernandez is a college access professional with over five years of experience helping students and their families navigate the journey to higher education. As a first-generation student herself, Jennifer understands firsthand the importance of college access programs, having participated in various programs focused on college planning, mentorship, and family education. She has worked with TRIO at Arizona State University (ASU) and College Depot as a College Access Advisor, where her passion for supporting students in achieving their academic goals has been the foundation of her work.<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(12, 136, 42)\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(12, 136, 42)\">Jennifer earned her Bachelor\u2019s degree in Health and Human Sciences from the University of Southern California (USC) and is currently pursuing a Master\u2019s in Program Evaluation and Data Analytics at ASU. In her current role, she collects and analyzes data about the services offered at partner schools, working closely with high school coaches to identify where extra support is needed. As her role becomes more data-driven, Jennifer stays focused on improving college access and using her skills to create a lasting impact on the students and families she works with. She strongly believes in the mission of GEAR Up and the power of programs that support students in reaching their full potential.<\/div>\n<\/body><\/html>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- shortcode-accordion -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-accordion shortcode-accordion--closed\" style=\"position: relative;\" >\n        <h4 class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n        <button type=\"button\" class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"Brooke Adams, Administrative Services Assistant, Senior_0\" id=\"shortcode-accordion-11-trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"shortcode-accordion-11-panel\">\n            Brooke Adams, Administrative Services Assistant, Senior\n            <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n        <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n    <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\" id=\"shortcode-accordion-11-panel\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"shortcode-accordion-11-trigger\" inert>\n        <html><body>\n<div class=\"collapse\">\n<p><strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-415\" src=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2018\/10\/BrookePhotonew-460x348.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"180\" height=\"137\"><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Brooke Adams<\/strong><strong><br>\n<\/strong>Administrative Services Assistant, Senior<\/p>\n<p>Brooke Adams joined Arizona GEAR UP in 2017.\u00a0 Brooke received her bachelor\u2019s degree from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University in Management of Technical Operations.\u00a0 She comes to us from Prescott, Arizona, where she worked as the Academic Coordinator in another College Access Program\u2013TRiO\u2019s Upward Bound and Math Science Regional Center. She is also a wife, and mother of three amazing children.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:Brooke.Adams@nau.edu\">Brooke.Adams@nau.edu<\/a><br>\n<a href=\"tel:6027764616\">(602)776-4616<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/body><\/html>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- shortcode-right-column -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-right-column\" >\n    <div class=\"shortcode-right-column__container\">\n<div class=\"collapse\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1981 size-square-image-large\" src=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/09\/AZGU-Square-600x600.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/09\/AZGU-Square-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/09\/AZGU-Square-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/09\/AZGU-Square-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Meet the Team You\u2019ll find most of the Arizona GEAR UP team in Phoenix at NAU\u2019s North Valley campus. 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