A proud first-generation college graduate, Jomarie Coloriano’s professional experience is deeply influenced by her passion for social justice, policy, and systems reform. She has received multiple accolades for her work in diversity, equity, and inclusion and student support including being named the 2021 Gateway Technical College DEI Champion, the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators NOW 2020 Professional in Inclusion, and receiving the 2016 YWCA Southeast Wisconsin Women of Distinction Corrine Reid Owens Racial Justice Award. Currently, she serves as a Director of Inclusive Excellence at Gateway Technical College and an adjunct faculty member in the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences and School of Protective and Human Services. Coloriano holds several degrees, including a bachelor’s degree in community engagement and education from the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee and a master’s degree in social work from Aurora University. She is currently pursuing a doctorate in the Educational Policy and Leadership program at Marquette University.
Jomarie Coloriano
WTCS CARES (Community, Advocacy, Resources, Equity, and Service)
The purpose of the Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) CARES (Community, Advocacy, Resources, Equity and Service) is to centralize local and state community resources that bridge the gaps to student retention, success and completion for WTCS students.
Advance CTE Fellows are gaining the skills and connections to pursue state leadership positions and advance high-quality, equitable state postsecondary CTE systems.
