TRIO Leadership Council

The TRIO Leadership Council (TLC) is a student-led organization of currently enrolled TRIO participants. Therefore, students must first be accepted into the TRIO program before they can join the TLC, but please read this page to learn more about this tremendous aspect of the program.

Mission

To serve as the representative, mentor, and voice for TRIO participants; develop leadership and organizational skills while planning; and carry out meaningful program activities, services, and events.

Officers

Don't take our word for it. Listen to what some of the officers say about their experience in TLC!

Guadalupe Pedraza President	“My favorite things about being a TLC member are the great opportunities that are offered to learn teamwork and leadership skills. I get to work with TLC members to help organize and participate in events where TRIO students can come and get to know each other.”
Mike Hammer Vice President	"Tremendous! TLC means a lot to me and helps me grow. My favorite things as a member are creating and playing Quiplash and the Halloween event."
Bryan Cox Freshman Ambassador	"TLC brings people together! My favorite thing about being in TLC is organizing events and seeing people enjoy them and seeing everyone interact with each other!"
Florentino Garguilo Social Media Coordinator	“TLC, to me, is a way to express leadership and to plan, promote, and host exciting events. I particularly love being responsible for getting people involved, curious, interested and connected with one another, and ultimately connected with themselves. It is having groups like TLC that makes TRIO the family that it is.”

 

Events

 

 

Leadership

Leadership skills are what today's graduate schools and employers are looking for. Members of TLC. gain skills in:

Management and facilitation	Problem-solving
Program development	Ability to work under pressure
Organization	Computer and digital literacy
Time-management	Networking
Strong communication	Dependability
Ability to work with diverse groups	Self-confidence
Teamwork and teambuilding	Public speaking and presentation