Queenstar Akrong is an educator and college & career access advocate for underrepresented students. She most recently worked at The College Board leading racial equity initiatives and managing national outreach for a $25 million scholarship program. Additionally, she is the proud Founder & CEO of Adisa Advising, an online platform that helps families financially prepare for college and a FACTUALITY facilitator. Prior to her current roles, she worked in the Office of Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi as a CBC Emerging Leader.
In her spare time, you can find her inspiring young women to run for political office through the Running Start ElectHer program or running to catch a flight to a new travel destination. She holds a B.A in Political Science and International Affairs from Notre Dame of Maryland University and a Master’s in Education Entrepreneurship from the University of Pennsylvania.
In her spare time, you can find her inspiring young women to run for political office through the Running Start ElectHer program or running to catch a flight to a new travel destination. She holds a B.A in Political Science and International Affairs from Notre Dame of Maryland University and a Master’s in Education Entrepreneurship from the University of Pennsylvania.