Jannely Flores
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Jannely Flores is thrilled to work as the lead college advisor at W. H. Adamson High School. She was born and raised in Oak Cliff and is a proud alumna of Dallas ISD. Jannely is a graduate of the University of North Texas, where she received a Bachelor of Arts in History and a certificate in Latino/a and Mexican American Studies.
As an ASP alum, Jannely recognizes the impact that college access can have on students, and as a first-generation college student, she understands how daunting the college admissions process can seem. She is excited to help students achieve their goals and support them throughout the application process.
When Jannely isn’t at work, she enjoys singing, spending time with her son, and cuddling with her cat Missy. She is looking forward to meeting and working with students this year!
Shirley Melgarejo
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Shirley Melgarejo is a native to South Dallas and graduated from Townview Magnet High School. She holds both a Bachelors in Marketing from the University of North Texas in Denton and Masters degree from Texas A&M University Commerce in Higher Education Administration.
Before becoming an Advisor she gained experience in education in many roles like academic assistance and marketing for various non-profit organizations. After graduating she wanted to focus on roles centering in college advising and discovered ASP. She is very excited to assist scholars with the college application process and has insightful advice about all types of colleges. She also understands that not everyone’s path is linear but when you put your mind to something it will lead you to where you need to be and it helps to be open to multiple options when it comes to applying to college.
When she’s not advising she loves to play pickleball, serving in ministry, and catching up with the latest K-Dramas!
Trinity Smith
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Triniti Smith is thrilled to be a part of the W.H. Adamson ASP College Advising team. She was born and raised in Dallas, TX where she attended Skyline High School. She graduated top of her class, and went on to Texas State University to obtain a Bachelor’s of Science in Exercise and Sports Science with a concentration in Pre-Rehabilitation.
Throughout her time in college, Triniti worked in childcare as well as with a mentoring organization. After graduation, she was sure that she wanted to attend a graduate program for occupational therapy and specialize in pediatrics. After much research and consideration, she realized that therapy wasn’t the path for her. What Triniti truly valued was being able to help young people by making a positive impact on their lives. When she was introduced to ASP’s college advisor position, she knew that this opportunity was exactly where she was supposed to be. She remembered how challenging the college application process was, especially with minimal help. She also remembered the influence educators who truly cared about her future had on her and how much a helping hand can make a difference. Because of this, she is more
than happy to be that helping hand for the students at Adamson High School. She wants to make sure students like her, have the same opportunities she had.
When she is not working, she likes to spend her free time sketching, painting, exercising, reading books, and trying new restaurants with her friends.
Flor Vargas
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Flor Vargas is incredibly excited to serve as an ASP College Advisor at W.H. Adamson High School. She was born in Mexico but moved to Texas at the age of six. She grew up in Celina, Texas, about an hour north of Dallas. She is a first-generation student who attended Colorado College, receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in Southwest Studies with a minor in Chicanx/Latinx studies.
Before becoming a College Advisor, she worked in the field of education in different capacities. She was on the ground working for school board elections in the Colorado area before accepting a position at Austin College as a Reporting and Records Specialist. While she enjoyed this role, she realized her passion for equitable education called her to be in a role that had more of a direct impact on students. Flor believes that education has the power to transform people’s lives and is super excited to work with the students at W.H. Adamson High School.
When she isn’t thinking of all things college, Flor enjoys her leisure time reading, watching TV, and painting.