Deven Comen

obsessed with building equitable college attainment, currently: @gatesfoundation frmly @usedgov @CollegeBoard @DCpublicschools | tweets=mine | #firstgen Hoya

[Deven Comen @DevenComen]

My piece in @universitybiz: What is #liberatorydesign and why does higher education need it right away? https://t.co/wJjEleZYMB via @Zalaznick

[Deven Comen @DevenComen]

D.C. settles suit over failure to provide special ed to jailed students https://t.co/pNanYZ4UpI -way to go @SJP_DC !

[Deven Comen @DevenComen]

Nice quote @JIMSEDU “I have an asset that’s performing well, but is underinvested...If I put in more resources, what could happen?” https://t.co/7InpRfnlnM

[Clare McCann @claremccann]

From @Arnold_Ventures: Too many students like Ava slip through the cracks, dropping out of #highered without graduating. Postsecondary Student Success Grants can help by encouraging adoption of evidence-based student success strategies.
Read more: https://t.co/JYSGYPU5IC

[Deven Comen @DevenComen]

The college completion gap is widening for Latino students: @EdExcelencia new report https://t.co/VTbsoHCKm0 via @nbcnews

[Barack Obama @BarackObama]

So, if you’re looking for ways to help right now, here are some organizations doing important work: https://t.co/kFSoVoeXkT

[Deven Comen @DevenComen]

My feelings exactly 🥹🥹

[Deven Comen @DevenComen]

@KrishVignarajah @LIRSorg @LlamasNBC @RepTonyGonzales @DougDucey @MaryKayHenry @SEIU @aspenideas @nytdavidbrooks @NPRKelly @JWhitePubRadio @mitchellreports @tomfriedman @ChristineEmba @TheAspenTimes @vanessahauc @AspenDailyNews You are a force!!! Thank you for your advocacy.

[Deven Comen @DevenComen]

@aspenideas 😝😝

[Bryce McKibben @bmckib]

Going to college is WORK. But rules for public benefits don't see it that way—they boot people out for seeking a degree. These outdated restrictions in SNAP, TANF, and other programs sabotage workforce development and economic mobility. https://t.co/cmbfm8Kqu6

[Deven Comen @DevenComen]

@aspenideas —being a fellow at this year’s festival has been heart-opening and also like adult summer camp for nerds. So thankful to be here! #AspenIdeas

[Deven Comen @DevenComen]

From Fast Food to Savings Accounts, $50 Weekly Payments Shift Students’ Thinking @The74 https://t.co/OmFnvhHn2j

[Beam, Formerly Edquity @poweredbybeam]

Wonderful to see our Beam CEO @David_Helene quoted in @EdScoop_news about our @AscendiumEd partnership! https://t.co/pqLnhjf4ef

[Deven Comen @DevenComen]

Proud to help enable fast & equitable emergency aid at HBCUs and TCUs with @AscendiumEd & @poweredbybeam 👏👏👏

[Beam, Formerly Edquity @poweredbybeam]

Over half of students who leave college without a degree cite finances as the primary reason. Today, we are proud to announce our partnership w/ @AscendiumEd to distribute $760k+ across 49 HBCUs & TCUs to boost student retention. https://t.co/I9HH8dYKMQ

[Deven Comen @DevenComen]

College students still struggling to stay enrolled, Gallup research finds https://t.co/zUXeHxi3Di via @HigherEdDive

[Beam, Formerly Edquity @poweredbybeam]

👋🏼👋🏽👋🏿 come check out Beam at #CitiesSummit innovation plaza! In just a few minutes at 11 AM our CEO @David_Helene will take the stage!

[Beam, Formerly Edquity @poweredbybeam]

Thrilled to be at #CitiesSummit with members of the @poweredbybeam team in Denver! Come by Innovation Plaza to chat about how we quickly, equitably, and securely deliver financial assistance with governments!

[Deven Comen @DevenComen]

@aspenideas Thanks @shawonj for nominating me!!

[Deven Comen @DevenComen]

Excited to share that I’ve been selected as a 2023 #AspenIdeas Festival Fellow! @AspenIdeas
brings together leaders from around the world to discuss today’s biggest challenges and share solutions. https://t.co/c9M5xcjflA

[Deven Comen @DevenComen]

@ewwaldo Yesssss!