Our Team
B. Donta Truss, Ed.D.
Vice President, Enrollment Development and College Futures
Dr. B. Donta Truss has dedicated over two decades to strengthening higher education and expanding access for low-income and first-generation students, with significant leadership roles at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). A triple graduate of Alabama State University, Dr. Truss combines deep institutional knowledge with expertise in enrollment, student success, and fundraising, making him a transformative leader in advancing opportunities for students at HBCUs.
Website: Enrollment Development and College Futures
Executive Assistant: Marilyn Gilbreath
Email: [email protected]
LuWanna Williams, Ed.D.
Executive Director, Rep4 & Coordinator, HBCU/HSI Consortium
Dr. LuWanna Williams, a lifelong educator dedicated to expanding access and opportunity for underrepresented students, is the inaugural executive director of REP4®, a national alliance committed to empowering learners to design the future of higher education. As the coordinator of the HBCU/HSI Consortium for over three years, she strengthens student engagement and secures significant funding for educational programs. She also previously held leadership roles at Fort Valley State University, an HBCU and REP4 partner, actively advancing student-driven prototypes. With over 30 years in education and expertise in strategic partnerships, Williams works to expand collaborations to amplify student voices and innovative solutions nationwide.
Email: [email protected]
Felix Ngassa, Ph.D.
Assistant Vice President for International Enrollment & Academic Partnerships
Dr. Felix Ngassa provides strategic leadership across international recruitment, global partnerships, student success, and enrollment strategy at Grand Valley State University. Within the HBCU/HSI Consortium, he serves as the primary contact for industry and community partners, working to strengthen relationships, develop collaborative opportunities, and connect partners with initiatives that support student success and workforce engagement.
His broader work also includes advancing international enrollment strategy, global pipeline development, student retention and degree completion, and continuous improvement across the division.
Email: [email protected]
Angelina Quezada-Reynolds, M.Ed.
Director, Office of Student Support and Belonging
Angelina serves as the Success Coach for students in the HBCU/HSI Consortium, providing dedicated support to help them thrive academically, professionally, and personally. In addition to her coaching role, she serves as the Director of Student Support and Belonging to connect learners across campus with resources that will assist their transition to GVSU, navigate their educational experience, and plan for their long-term success- particularly students in need of additional college preparation.
Email: [email protected]
Jemimah Semexent, M.B.A.
Regional Admissions Recruiter, Atlanta
Jemimah is dedicated to creating pathways for students to pursue their higher education goals. Through her work with the Consortium, and as a graduate of an HBCU herself, she is dedicated to engaging and supporting students at:
- Albany State University
- Fort Valley State University
- Savannah State University
- Voorhees University
Email: [email protected]