Tristan Jones

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Reach Higher Program
Langston University
Langston, OK
tristan@langston.edu
405-530-7512

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Malayna Hasmanis, M.Ed., MPA
Doctoral Candidate / Exec. Director /
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malayna.hasmanis@langston.edu

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Asheville, NC
changetherubric@gmail.com
https://changetherubric.com
FB/IG/YT: @changetherubric
LI: @nicondagarcia

Mateo Lamitola

Mateo Lamitola
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Asheville, NC
teolamiart@gmail.com
https://teolamiart.com
FB: @Mateo Lamitola
IG: @teolamiart85

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828-338-8659
kwadwo@craftedglory.com
www.CraftedGlory.com
IG: @crafteglory

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828-317-2488
knowledge01@gmail.com
FB: @young struggle

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PO Box 415, Morrisville, NC
828-424-2271
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https://TymekaWhiteside.com
FB: @BridgingtheGapCommunityEnrichment