Get Involved with PA TRIO

We are always looking for more help within the Association. If you are interested in joining a committee or learning how to become a board member, contact one of the members listed below.

2025-2026 PA TRIO BOard

OFFICERS

President

Angelique Holmes

abh6250@psu.edu

Penn State Talent Search

President-Elect

Ashley Pesi

alp5541@psu.edu

Penn State University Upward Bound

Past President

Erik Austin

austined@westminster.edu

Westminster College Student Support Services

Treasurer

William "AJ" Best

best@pennwest.edu

Pennsylvania Western University - California Upward Bound

Secretary

Jerry Barney

barney_j@pennwest.edu

Pennsylvania Western University - California Upward Bound

COMMITTEE CHAIRS

Conference Planning

Erik Austin & Ashley Pesi

austined@westminster.edu

Westminster College Student Support Services

alp5541@psu.edu

Penn State University Upward Bound

Per the PA TRIO Constitution, Conference Planning Co-Chairs are held by the Past President and President-Elect

Development

Vacant

Please contact an officer if you are interested in this committee.

Digital Communications

Eron McMillen

mcmillen_e@pennwest.edu

Pennsylvania Western University California Student Support Services

Financial Affairs

Leo Conway

luc255@psu.edu

Penn State University Upward Bound

Legislative Affairs

Dr. Michele Lagnese

mml52@pitt.edu

University of Pittsburgh Student Support Services

Membership

Anne Heinzeroth

aheinzeroth@francis.edu

St. Francis University Upward Bound

Nominations & Elections

Erik Austin

austined@westminster.edu

Westminster College Student Support Services

Per the PA TRIO Constitution, Nominations & Election Chair is held by the Past President

Parliamentarian

John Kula

jkula@commonwealthu.edu

Commonwealth University Bloomsburg Upward Bound

Scholarship

Loriann Irving

irving@kutztown.edu

Kutztown University Student Support Services