Council for Opportunity in Education

About COE

Our People

Senior Leadership

Maureen Hoyler

President

On October 1, 2013, Maureen Hoyler assumed the position of President of the Council for Opportunity in Education, a nonprofit organization that provides professional development, program improvement, and advocacy for nearly 2,800 federally funded college opportunity programs at more than 1,000 colleges and universities nationwide. Ms. Hoyler has been a voice for low-income, first-generation students and individuals with disabilities
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Kimberly Jones

President Elect

Since 2007, Kimberly Jones has served as a leading advocate for low-income students, first-generation students, students with disabilities, and students of color. Currently, Ms. Jones serves as the Executive Vice President at the Council for Opportunity in Education (COE). In this role, she serves as the chief operating officer, providing leadership over the organization’s government relations and advocacy efforts; program and…
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Aaron Brown

Executive Vice President

Aaron Brown is a first-generation TRIO alumnus who earned a Ph.D. in Public Affairs from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). Brown has 20 years of higher education experience serving in a variety of roles, including assistant vice provost, associate dean for student development and achievement, director of TRIO Student Support Services, first-year experience…
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Dr. Arnold L. Mitchem

President Emeritus

Dr. Arnold Mitchem, President Emeritus of the Council for Opportunity in Education, has been a voice for low-income, first-generation students and individuals with disabilities his entire career. Thanks to his work, the federally funded TRIO Programs have expanded by nearly 400% and now serve more than an estimated 790,000 students at 1,000 colleges and universities. He began his career on the History faculty at Marquette University in Milwaukee and …
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Board Members and Bylaws

Please note, COE’s Board of Directors is comprised of representatives from its affiliate regional associations. There are presently 10 affiliate members of the Council for Opportunity in Education. View the current Board of Directors members list here and as the Board Bylaws here.

Staff Directory

Career Opportunities

Interested in working on behalf of first-generation and low-income students? View current openings at the Council for Opportunity in Education and beyond and apply today!

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