California Competes and the California Community Colleges Women’s Caucus Discussion on Student Parents

January 26, 2022 

On January 26, California Competes and the California Community Colleges Women’s Caucus presented a discussion on student parents. Panelists included:

  • Shanterria (Shay) Allen, Student parent at Glendale Community College
  • Aarin Edwards, Director, CalWORKs Parents Program, Glendale Community College and President, California Community Colleges CalWORKs Association
  • Marni Roosevelt, Founder/Director Family Resource Center Los Angeles Valley College

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