Ayanna Wheeler serves as the GEAR UP OKC Project Co-Director for the K20 Center. Her work includes overseeing the day-to-day operations of the grant and supporting cohort schools as they implement GEAR UP programming. Ayanna’s previous higher education experience includes college advisement and program coordination. Ayanna is a proud alumna of Michigan State University. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism and a Master of Arts degree in Student Affairs Administration. She is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Adult and Higher Education at the University of Oklahoma.