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Eastern Regional Passport Group Meeting (virtual)
2025-04-14 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual, United States
Join Passport Network members from the Eastern region for a collaborative discussion. Specific agenda items will be shared prior to the meeting. To learn more, contact passport@collegesuccessfoundation.org.

Region 3 College & Career Resource Fair
2025-04-21 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Detroit)
Join us for a virtual college and career resource fair. This event is geared toward high school juniors and seniors in the Northwest Coastal region (region 3) with experience in foster or unaccompanied homelessness, but all are welcome!

Students will have a chance to meet representatives from local organizations and learn about supports, scholarships and resources. This resource informational session will be an hour long, and will include information on the Passport to Careers program, ANEW (apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programs), and DCYF’s Education and Training Voucher (ETV) program. Attendees will be entered in a raffle to win e-gift cards!

Webinar: 2025 Legislative Highlights & Updates
2025-05-02 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | https://www.washingtonpassportnetwork.org/event/webinar-2025-legislative-highlights-updates/
Get updates about this year’s legislative session from Joel Anderson, WSAC’s assistant director of external affairs and legislative liaison, and Yokiko Hayashi-Saguil, College Success Foundation’s director of government relations and advocacy. They will walk us through the latest from Olympia, with a focus on funding for the Passport to Careers program and other related measures.

Presenters

Joel Anderson is an assistant director of external affairs and legislative liaison for the Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC). Prior to joining WSAC, he served as vice president of external affairs for UW-Seattle’s Graduate and Professional Student Senate while earning his Master of Public Administration from the UW Evans School of Public Policy & Governance. Joel has also worked for multiple elected officials, including former U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer (WA-06) and Tacoma City Council Member Kiara Daniels, and earned a BA from Washington University in St. Louis.

Yokiko Hayashi-Saguil is director of government relations and advocacy at College Success Foundation. A former member of the Passport Leadership Team, Yokiko has spent more than a decade advocating for diversity, equity and inclusion within educational systems in her policy roles at the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges, WSAC, and more. She is a lifelong Pacific Northwesterner from Olympia, Washington. She holds a bachelor’s of liberal arts with an emphasis on Japanese culture and language and received her master’s of public administration and public policy from the Evergreen State College. She is currently pursuing a doctorate in educational leadership, focusing on multiracial identity, at UW-Tacoma.

Passport Office Hours
2025-05-05 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Detroit) | https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84324460920?pwd=[REDACTED]
Drop in for virtual office hours with the Passport to Careers team on the first Monday of every month. Got a quick question about program eligibility, need technical assistance, or just looking for help brainstorming strategies? Staff from both the college and apprenticeship pathways will be here to help with all this and more!

No registration necessary, simply follow the Zoom link below to join.

2025 Passport to Careers Conference
2025-05-06 00:00 - 2025-05-07 23:59 (America/Los_Angeles)
The annual Passport to Careers Conference returns in-person in 2025! At this two-day conference, you’ll have an opportunity to learn from experts, expand your professional network and enjoy the camaraderie of colleagues from across the state who are working to create educational parity for students with experience in foster care or unaccompanied homelessness.

Learn more & register

Western Regional Passport Group Q4 Meeting
2025-05-20 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Detroit) | https://www.washingtonpassportnetwork.org/event/western-regional-passport-group-q4-meeting/
Join Passport Network members from the Western Washington region for a collaborative discussion. Agenda coming soon. To learn more, contact passport@collegesuccessfoundation.org

Region 3 College & Career Fair
2025-06-03 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Detroit) | https://www.washingtonpassportnetwork.org/event/region-3-college-career-fair/
Join us for a virtual college and career resource fair. This event is geared toward high school juniors and seniors in the Northwest Coastal region (region 3) with experience in foster or unaccompanied homelessness, but all are welcome!

Students will have a chance to meet representatives from local organizations and learn about supports, scholarships and resources. This resource informational session will be an hour long, and will include information on the Passport to Careers program, ANEW (apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programs), and DCYF’s Education and Training Voucher (ETV) program. Attendees will be entered in a raffle to win e-gift cards!

This event is presented in partnership with ANEW and Washington State Department of Children, Youth & Families.

Passport Leadership Team Q4 Meeting
2025-06-23 00:00 - 23:59 (America/Los_Angeles)
Quarterly Passport Leadership Team meetings are open to all members of the PLT. Composed of a cross-sector of student-support practitioners and stakeholders from across the state, the PLT is dedicated to enhancing the program design, implementation and quality of the Passport to Careers program. Specific agenda items will be shared with attendees prior to the meeting. To learn more, contact passport@collegesuccessfoundation.org.
Venue and schedule TBA.

Pierce/Kitsap Regional Passport Group Q4 Meeting
2025-06-30 13:00 - 14:30 (America/Detroit) | https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88211623088?pwd=[REDACTED]
Join Passport Network members from the Pierce/Kitsap region for a collaborative discussion and program spotlight on Coffee Oasis. Agenda coming soon. To learn more, contact passport@collegesuccessfoundation.org.

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Webinar: Passport Alumni Spotlight
2025-06-30 14:30 - 15:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tU2rZAvhTOiRqv7SfLX_sQ#/registration
Join us to hear from two Passport alumni, Jose Velazquez and Cam Turner. Attendees will learn about their stories, their journey through college, what supports they found most meaningful, and much more!

Speakers

Jose Velazquez Mancilla is a recent MBA graduate from San Diego State University and a first-generation college graduate who earned his bachelor’s degree from Washington State University in 2019. As a former foster youth and proud alumni of the Passport to College program, his path through higher education has been shaped by the kind of support systems that help students persist when the odds are stacked against them.

Raised in a small farming town in Central Washington, Jose went on to lead student support and financial education initiatives at WSU, helping secure long-term funding for programming and improving outcomes for students navigating financial insecurity. While his work has since evolved beyond financial literacy, the lessons from that chapter – both personal and professional – continue to influence how he approaches strategy and impact.

Today, Jose has transitioned into the private sector, where he applies his experience to support firms with operational and financial planning strategies. While his day-to-day now looks different, the values that shaped his early work; community, access, and impact; continue to inform how he shows up when opportunities to give back arise. For Jose, it’s always been about opening doors, and leaving them open a little wider for whoever comes next.

Cam Turner was born and raised in the Bible Belt, specifically Texas, where they spent the longest amount of time. Cam moved to Washington at age 18, when they began attending Washington State University. They earned their BA in social science (cum laude) with a minor in Spanish in the spring of 2025. Cam is currently enrolled in a master’s program at the University of Washington for Public Policy. Cam now lives in Seattle with their partner and cats, and enjoys painting, writing and sewing during their free time.

Getting to Gold: Using Data and Community to Improve Student Access
2025-07-28 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
This webinar will provide an overview of WSU Student Financial Services’ data identification methods of Passport to College-eligible students as guided by the McKinney-Vento Act, FAFSA guidelines and state legislation, ensuring financial assistance for eligible students. Comprehensive support includes priority work-study, emergency funds, and personalized advising, with community partnerships enhancing access to essential services.

Meet our speaker!

Misty is a passionate student services professional, with Bachelor’s degrees in Organizational Development, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, and Interpersonal Communication and a Master’s degree in Higher Education Leadership. Misty has worked in Student Financial Services (SFS) at Washington State University since 2023. As the State Aid Advisor Misty oversees awarding and compliance for state funded financial aid, including management of Passport to Careers. While at WSU Student Financial Services Misty has increased the reach of the Passport to Careers program at WSU through on-going financial aid trainings, dedicated financial aid office hours for Passport students, and by designing queries to leverage existing student data, to the benefit of both the SFS office and the Passport campus support staff. When not working Misty likes going hiking with her two dogs Beans and Potato.

Best Practices for UHY Determination
2025-10-15 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Join us for a discussion on best practices for determining unaccompanied homelessness status for students. This webinar will be led by the Passport team at WSAC, alongside two Passport financial aid administrators. We will be revisiting the definition of unaccompanied homeless youth, looking at recent data and trends, discussing best practices for determination based on WSAC’s guidelines, and looking at specific student scenarios. We hope you can join us!

Meet our Speakers!

Chantel FieldsExecutive Director, Student Financial ResourcesBellingham Technical College

Chantel Fields serves as Executive Director of Student Financial Resources at Bellingham Technical College, where she leads efforts to promote equitable access to higher education and reduce financial barriers for students. With over 20 years of experience in financial aid and student services, she is dedicated to fostering collaboration, ethical leadership, and innovative practices that enhance student success. Chantel has practical experience supporting Unaccompanied Homeless Youth and has presented on this topic in the past. She holds a Master of Education in Adult and Higher Education from Western Washington University and is an active volunteer and leader within Washington’s financial aid community.

Angie HobbsAssistant Director, ScholarshipsOffice of Student Financial AidUniversity of Washington

Angie has worked in financial aid for a total of 18 years, with 11 of those years at the University of Washington’s financial aid office. Her first role at the UW was a financial aid counselor, then a financial aid systems analyst, and currently as the Assistant Director of Scholarships. She has supported Passport students and collaborated with Passport staff for over 6 years.

Dawn Cypriano-McAfertyAssistant Director, Passport to CareersWashington Student Achievement Council

Dawn Cypriano-McAferty is serving as an Assistant Director at the Washington Student Achievement Council and is responsible for the development and implementation of the Passport to Careers and SETuP programs.

Dawn began working in financial aid over 25 years ago as a work-study student and continued her career at WSAC in the Educational Opportunity Grant, WICHE, and State Work-Study programs. She is committed to working with campuses and community partners to develop support services for students and is especially passionate about connecting vulnerable student populations with educational resources.

Dawn earned her bachelor’s degree in English and Sociology at St. Martin’s University and a master’s degree in Management and Leadership from Western Governor’s University. She resides in Rochester and enjoys spending time with her family, reading, participating in dog sports, and cheering for her favorite sports teams.

Stacia SchienbeinProgram Coordinator, Passport to Careers Washington Student Achievement Council

Stacia Schienbein is the Passport to Careers Program Coordinator and has been with WSAC since June 2025. She is thrilled to be part of the WPN working alongside such an amazing group working to support Passport students. Her free time is spent with her husband and their two kids watching movies and playing with their Boston Terrier. She’s a lover of books, building Lego and playing card & board games.

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WPN Webinar: Looking Ahead to the 2026 Legislative Session
2025-12-03 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Yokiko Hayashi-Saguil, College Success Foundation’s Director of Government Relations and Advocacy, will be providing an overview of our state’s legislative process, which will include a look at the different types of sessions, ways to get involved, and how youth can have their voices heard when advocating for specific bills. Yokiko will also be sharing about CSF’s priorities heading into the next session and will also be touching on what we can expect from measures that will impact the Passport work.

Meet Our Speaker!

Yokiko Hayashi-SaguilDirector of Government Relations and Advocacy, College Success Foundation

Yokiko Hayashi-Saguil, College Success Foundation’s Director of Government Relations and Advocacy, will be providing an overview of our state’s legislative process, which will include a look at the different types of sessions, ways to get involved, and how youth can have their voices heard when advocating for specific bills. Yokiko will also be sharing about CSF’s priorities heading into the next session and will also be touching on what we can expect from measures that will impact the Passport work. We hope you can join us!

Lunch & Learn Webinar: Governor's Scholarship for Foster Youth
2025-12-19 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
You’ve been invited to:

College Success Foundation’s Governor’s Scholarship Info Session for Passport Partners!

🌟 Lunch & Learn Webinar: Help Your Students Apply for the Governor’s Scholarship 🌟

This webinar will:✅ Walk you through the Washington State Governor’s Scholarship for Foster Youth✅ Highlight additional scholarship opportunities that CSF offers ✅ Provide a hands-on tour of the application platform, so you can confidently support your students every step of the way

Your role is vital in helping students access these life-changing opportunities. Join us to get the latest details, practical tools, and answers to your questions.

📌 Can’t make it live? No problem — a recording will be available for you to review anytime.

We look forward to having you attend the event!

Meet Our Speaker!

Kerrie MossProgram Officer, Scholarships and Financial Aid EducationCollege Success Foundation

Kerrie is a Program Officer in the Scholarships and Financial Aid Education division at the College Success Foundation. In her role, she helps empower students and families by providing clear, accessible guidance on financial aid and scholarship opportunities. She collaborates with schools, community partners, and internal teams to develop resources and programs that strengthen students’ understanding of the financial aid process and support their journey toward higher education.

Prior to joining CSF, Kerrie served as a financial aid advisor, where she worked directly with students to navigate federal, state, and institutional aid programs. Her experience in one-on-one advising strengthened her commitment to educational access and equipped her with a deep understanding of the barriers students may face when financing their education.

With a passion for equity and student success, Kerrie brings a student-centered approach to her work and remains dedicated to helping learners confidently pursue their academic goals.

Webinar recording

WPN Webinar: Supporting Students Through SAP Challenges
2026-02-26 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Join us for a conversation on Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)! CSF’s Regional College Access Managers will provide an overview of SAP policies for both state and federal financial aid. Passport’s campus financial aid administrators will also join the conversation to discuss how they support students who face SAP barriers.

WPN Webinar: Supporting Students Through SAP Challenges
2026-03-19 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Join us for a conversation on Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)! CSF’s Regional College Access team will provide an overview of SAP policies for both state and federal financial aid. Green River College financial aid staff will also be sharing their campus’s practices for supporting Passport students who are facing SAP barriers.

Presenters:

Raul Sanchez – Regional College Access Manager, College Success Foundation

Beth Hawes – Director of Financial Aid, Green River College

2026 Passport to Careers State Conference
2026-05-14 09:00 - 16:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
The annual Passport to Careers Conference returns virtually in 2026! At this one-day conference, you’ll have an opportunity to learn from experts, expand your professional network and enjoy the camaraderie of colleagues from across the state who are working to create educational parity for students with experience in foster care or unaccompanied homelessness.
