Cohort 10
Trista Trone
EDUCATION • M.S. in College Student Personnel- Higher Educational Leadership Western Illinois University-Quad Cities • Bachelor of Music in Music Business Western Illinois University, Macomb
ENROLLED • Cohort 10
LOCATION • Chicago, Ill.
Growing up in rural Illinois, Trista Trone learned early on that where a student begins often shapes what they believe is possible for themselves. That perspective continues to influence her career and the way she thinks about access, opportunity, and student success. Trista began her career in student affairs developing college access programming for her local community, which eventually led into various roles in admissions, advising, student support, and academic program administration. The core of her work has always been the same though: recognize potential students may not see in themselves and create opportunities that allow them to blossom. Over time, she realized that individual support is just one piece of the puzzle. The institutions we build and the systems we maintain all shape whether students can grow and thrive. The more time she spends supporting students, the more interested she has become in the policies and programs that either remove or unintentionally create barriers for them. That realization is what led her to Educational Sustainability. She believes higher education has a responsibility to intentionally design environments where all students can succeed, regardless of where they come from or the barriers they face. Although her research interests continue to evolve, they remain grounded in the belief that when institutions recognize potential and expand opportunity, students are better able to realize what they are capable of. She hopes her work in this program and beyond contributes to colleges and university’s ability to help all students succeed.
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Ed.D. in Educational Sustainability
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