District of Columbia

About CSF-DC

College Success Foundation-District of Columbia (CSF-DC) was founded in 2006 to address the critically low college graduation rates of students in DC’s Wards 7 and 8. Working in concert with foundations and community partners, CSF-DC provides quality education services and career supports to students and families in 12 public and public charter schools in the District of Columbia and in 120 colleges and universities across the country.  

Through the implementation of comprehensive advising, coaching, and youth development programming, CSF-DC assists students to reach their full potential and improve their career trajectories. CSF-DC is committed to the college and career success of students from under-resourced communities and the elimination of the academic achievement and wealth gaps in the Nation’s Capitol.

 

Programs

Our programs feature research-based, best practices for academic excellence, positive youth development and self-concept and matriculation support through high school and college. Our program begins in middle school at Grade 7 and continues until 2 years post-baccalaureate degree attainment.

2022 CSF-DC Scholars walk arm-in-arm on campus

Schools

Middle Schools
  • Hart
  • Kelly Miller
  • Kramer
  • Sousa
High Schools
  • Anacostia
  • Ballou
  • Cesar Chavez — Parkside
  • Friendship Collegiate Academy
  • Friendship Technology Preparatory
  • H.D Woodson
  • Maya Angelou — Evans
  • Thurgood Marshall Academy
Colleges
  • Bowie State University
  • Norfolk State University
  • Trinity Washington University
  • University of the District of Columbia
  • Virginia State University

Get Involved: Empowering Opportunities and Motivation

Strong business partnerships are vital to our success. When we work together and help our students and graduates succeed, we help our communities succeed.

Board of Directors

Parker Brill

Owner & Principal
B.A.S. Consulting

James Dorsey (Ex Officio)

President & CEO
College Success Foundation

Richard Hahn

President and CEO
Allied Marketing

Delleperche “Delle” Joseph

Senior Vice President and Southeast Regional Manager
TD Bank

Linda Leftrict

Director, New Product Development for World Education Services and Owner, Leftrict Consulting

Creighton “Chip” Magid (Board Chair)

Partner
Dorsey & Whitney, LLP

Marisa Milton

Senior Vice President, Global Talent Acquisition & Inclusive Opportunity
Marriott International

Joe Portera

Executive Vice President & COO, Eastern and Canadian Divisions and Chief Diversity Officer, Retired
Costco Wholesale

Yoram Rubanenko

Executive Vice President & COO, Eastern Division
Costco Wholesale

Contact Us

1220 12th Street SE  |  Suite 260 
Washington, DC 20003

202-207-1800