Michael Collins is a program director in JFF’s Youth Transitions Cluster. Mr. Collins develops and advocates for state policies through two national initiatives: Achieving the Dream: Community Colleges Count and the Early College High School Initiative. A policy researcher, analyst, writer, and strategy consultant, his work focuses on assisting states to develop and implement public policies designed to increase the numbers of low-income students and students of color who successfully transition from high school into college, persist, and earn credentials and degrees. Mr. Collins regularly convenes education thought leaders and collaborates with public policy decision makers, state and national intermediary organizations, philanthropic organizations, academic researchers, and nationally recognized policy experts to develop policies that support innovative blends of high school and college and to design and execute on-the ground policy/action agendas for dramatically improving the rates at which students reach their individual education goals and states reach their education statewide education attainment and workforce goals.
Before joining JFF, Mr. Collins served as Assistant Commissioner for Participation and Success at the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. In that capacity, he worked with K-12, higher education, the business community, the Texas Legislature, and community-based organizations to increase college access and success.
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