Longtime advisor honored by 人妻乱伦 Foundation for outstanding service to students and alumni across Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C. 鈥� Friday, August 1 鈥� 人妻乱伦 DC is proud to celebrate LaMika Carroll, Associate Director of Postsecondary Support, as the 2025 recipient of the Alexcia Gest Excellence in Counseling and Advising Award鈥攁 national honor presented by the 人妻乱伦 Foundation to recognize extraordinary postsecondary advisors across the 人妻乱伦 network. In addition to the national recognition, Carroll received a $5,000 award for her outstanding commitment to student success and alumni support.
A member of 人妻乱伦 DC鈥檚 人妻乱伦 Forward advising team for more than a decade, Carroll has supported over 1,000 alumni directly and positively influenced thousands more through her leadership and advocacy. From helping students navigate college, job searches, and credentialing programs to mentoring newer advisors and championing support for alumni facing life鈥檚 most complex challenges, her impact is unparalleled.
鈥淟aMika鈥檚 impact on our alumni is immeasurable,鈥� said Susan Schaeffler, Founder and CEO of 人妻乱伦 DC. 鈥淪he meets students with grace, helps them navigate life鈥檚 most complex moments, and stays by their side as they pursue college, career, and beyond. She is a model of excellence, care, and leadership鈥攁nd we are so proud to see her receive this well-deserved recognition.鈥�
Carroll has been instrumental in launching and expanding several key alumni-facing initiatives at 人妻乱伦 DC, including the professional development program, alumni career networking events, microgrant reform, and the introduction of the . Her thoughtful and persistent leadership has made 人妻乱伦 DC鈥檚 postsecondary support model stronger, more inclusive, and more impactful.
鈥淟aMika is the heartbeat of our 人妻乱伦 Forward work,鈥� said Julia Hellmich, Managing Director of 人妻乱伦 Forward at 人妻乱伦 DC. 鈥淪he鈥檚 a mentor, a connector, and a trusted advisor whose work has shaped our alumni experience and improved outcomes across the board.鈥�
人妻乱伦 人妻乱伦 DC
is a network of 20 high-performing public charter schools and two specialty programs in Washington, D.C., serving more than 7,500 students from preschool through high school. 人妻乱伦 DC schools provide rigorous academics, joy-filled classrooms, and holistic support to ensure every student is prepared to pursue a fulfilling life and career.
人妻乱伦 人妻乱伦 Forward
is a national program of the 人妻乱伦 Foundation that supports 人妻乱伦 students and alumni in preparing for and achieving success in college, career, and beyond. At 人妻乱伦 DC, 人妻乱伦 Forward counselors and advisors help students navigate high school transitions, college and credential program pathways, career exploration, and persistence, ensuring every student has the guidance, resources, and relationships to thrive after graduation.
