IECC TRIO Upward Bound
Team
We have such an amazing team of people who are passionate and care about what we do here at TRIO Upward Bound.
Program Director
Tiffany Cowger
Tiffany has held many positions within Upward Bound including Counselor, Coordinator, Assistant Director, and now Director. She is a graduate from Wabash Valley College and Southern Illinois University of Carbondale.
618-395-7777 ext 2284
Administrative Assistant
Jennifer Jennings
Jennifer has been with Upward Bound since 2011. She is a graduate of Olney Central College. We don't know what we'd do without her!
618-395-7777 ext 2285
Assistant Director
Annie McGrail
Annie joined Upward Bound in 2022. She is the Assistant Director for all three grants. She is also the Counselor for Grayville and Mt. Carmel High Schools. Annie is an Alum of TRIO Student Support Services and a graduate of both Wabash Valley College and Eastern Illinois University.
618-262-8641 ext 3626
OCC Coordinator
Julie Auteberry
Julie previously worked as a Counselor with Upward Bound from 2017-2022, and now she is back with us as a Coordinator. She is a graduate of Olney Central College, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, and Grand Canyon University.
618-395-7777 ext 2282
LTC Coordinator
Candice Young
Candice has been with Upward Bound since 2018. She is now the Coordinator for LTC. Candice is a graduate from Lincoln Trail College and Eastern Illinois University.
618-544-8657 ext 1310
WVC Coordinator
Christy Morley
Christy joined Upward Bound in 2021. She is an Alum of TRIO Student Support Services and is now the Counselor for North Clay and Red Hill High Schools. Christy is a graduate of Olney Central College and the University of Southern Indiana.
618-262-8641 ext 3611
LTC Counselor
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LTC Counselor
Rachel Carter
Rachel has been with Upward Bound since 2023. Rachel is the Counselor for Robinson and Newton Community High Schools. She is a graduate of Lincoln Trail College and the University of Maine of Augusta.
618-544-8657 ext 1311
OCC Counselor
Rusty Foerster
Rusty has been with Upward Bound since 2023. He is an Alum of TRIO Student Support Services and now he is the Counselor for Edwards County and Richland County High School. Rusty is a graduate from Olney Central College and Southern Illinois University of Edwardsville.
618-395-7777 ext 2283
OCC Counselor
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WVC Counselor
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