The CRREST Podcast
The CRREST Podcast is the premier destination for Maryland's campus-based professionals and community partners to share their successes, challenges, lessons, ideas, and tools for helping college and career school students become Creditworthy, Ready, Resilient, Empowered, Successful, and Thriving.
The podcast is hosted by Dr. Tisa Silver Canady, Founder and Executive Director of the Maryland Center for Collegiate Financial Wellness. For more information about the Center, visit mccfw.org.
The CRREST Podcast
Be That Person! Giving Students the Support You Wish You'd Had
On this episode, we will hear from Tamika Bybee. Tamika currently serves as the Associate Vice President of Enrollment Services as Howard Community College.
During this episode, Tamika touches on:
- the challenges she faced as a first-generation college student
- what led to her to pursue a career in enrollment services
- her experience with student loans and her successful path to Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
- advice for students and families who are looking to get ahead even though the FAFSA is running behind
Tamika has a well-rounded knowledge base within collegiate enrollment services during her 23 year career in higher education, with more than 15 years of those years being within leadership positions. Outside of higher ed, she is also the author of “Hey There Sis, Don’t Sweat It (the little things). A Black Woman’s Guide to Navigating the Professional Workplace”.
Connect with Our Guest
- Connect with Tamika Bybee: LinkedIn
Connect with the Maryland Center for Collegiate Financial Wellness
- Connect with Dr. Tisa Silver Canady: LinkedIn
- Visit MCCFW online: Web
- Follow MCCFW online: Facebook, X, Instagram, and YouTube
- Have an idea for who should we interview? Suggest our next guest!
The CRREST Podcast is a production of the Maryland Center for Collegiate Financial Wellness. Helping campus-based professionals and community partners bring the CRREST vision to fruition.
To learn more, visit: mccfw.org/podcast
