Marty Wygmans is the Project Director for TRIO Programs at Binghamton University. She oversees the university's Student Support Services and Upward Bound programs. As part of her duties she writes the grant proposals which fund Upward Bound and Student Support Services. Additionally, she supervises staff, handles budgetary matters, and ensures compliance with federal regulations. Marty also serves on the Board of Directors for the Association for Equality and Excellence in Education. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Business and Master of Arts in Agency Counseling.
Cindy Kery is Assistant Director for Administrative Services of TRIO Programs. A former Upward Bound student, she began working part-time for TRIO in 1976. Cindy is responsible for the day-to-day activities of the TRIO Office. This includes student tracking, federal reporting, room reservations and paperwork such as applications, consent forms and stipends. She also handles Veteran Services paperwork. She has a Bachelor of Science in Liberal Studies and a Master of Arts in Social Science.
Nancy Wiseman is the Secretary for TRiO Programs at Binghamton University. She provides administrative support for the rest of the TRiO staff. This includes dealing with paperwork, document tracking, and student contact. She also schedules meetings, organizes events and assists with the development of reports required by the U.S. Department of Education.
Ken Roon is an Academic Counselor for Student Support Services at Binghamton University. He provides academic, personal and career counseling to students. He also teaches classes for the Comparative Literature department and supplemental writing classes for the Binghamton Writing Initiative. He has a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism/Mass Communication and Master of Arts in Comparative Literature. He is working on his Doctor of Philosophy in Comparative Literature.
Sal Vizcarrondo is the Senior Academic Counselor for Upward Bound. In 1965, he was a student in the original Upward Bound pilot program. He was so impressed with it that he joined Binghamton University's program as a Tutor/Counselor. Sal is responsible for coordinating Upward Bound's counseling program and counseling students. He also facilitates the Regents process, supervises recruitment and coordinates all summer activities for the program.
Nita Baldwin is an Academic Counselor for Upward Bound. Nita is responsible for counseling Upward Bound students. She meets with them at their high schools and at the Tutorial Center. In addition, during the Summer Residential Program, she trains and supervises staff, coordinates evening tutoring, and oversees student activities.
Dwayne Kennedy is an Academic Counselor for Upward Bound. Dwayne is responsible for counseling Upward Bound students. He meets with them at their high schools and at the Tutorial Center. During the Summer Residential Program, he connects student academic progress with teacher development. He also coordinates tutoring and oversees student activities.
