Gabrielle Foster
Assistant Director of College Access and Student Enrichment
Within her role, Gabrielle serves as a primary point of contact for students enrolled in the South Side College and Career Catalyst program including facilitating the annual recruitment process for incoming Catalyst cohorts, coordinating academic year and summer programming, and connecting students with resources such as tutoring, college advising, and more.
Within her role, Gabrielle serves as a primary point of contact for students enrolled in the South Side College and Career Catalyst program including facilitating the annual recruitment process for incoming Catalyst cohorts, coordinating academic year and summer programming, and connecting students with resources such as tutoring, college advising, and more. She previously served as Site Manager for UChicago's Jumpstart program.
Prior to joining the Office of Civic Engagement, Gabrielle served as a Jumpstart Corp Member during her time as an undergraduate student. She went on to become an Assistant Teacher with the same program partner where she co-led a group of thirty 3-5 year old students. She has worked with youth in Chicago-based, nonprofit organizations such as Girl Scouts of America which focus on leadership development, academic achievement, and character building for young girls of all backgrounds across the Chicagoland area. As a native Chicagoan, Gabrielle is passionate about education access, community engagement, and meeting the various needs of diverse learners. Gabrielle earned her bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a minor in Human Development and Family Science from the University of Missouri-Columbia.