How do you help young people not just go to college — but believe they belong there?

In this episode of Beyond What You See, we sit down with Ashlie Dulaney — small-town Wisconsin native, lover of history and the royal family, AmeriCorps alum, and now Assistant Director of Pre-College Programs at Marquette University EOP.

Ashlie’s path took her from studying abroad in London to serving Milwaukee students through College Possible — and now leading a team impacting over 1,000 youth every year through college access and leadership development. Her story is one of purpose found through service, students, and a deep belief in possibility.

🎯 In this episode:

• Small-town roots → UW–Stevens Point → London study abroad
• Falling in love with culture, history, and purpose
• Serving students at Milwaukee Hamilton High School through AmeriCorps
• A student story: from ACT prep to QuestBridge to Tufts University
• Leading with conviction + empowering students at a PWI
• Watching former students return to mentor the next wave
• Balancing mom life, Bravo TV, and meaningful mission work

💡 “Purpose is often found while helping someone else discover theirs.” – Ashlie

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