Resources for Transfer Students

Relationship Manager, Ascent

Chantelle Isaacs is a Relationship Manager at Ascent Funding, where she partners with colleges and universities to support students in reaching their educational goals. Before joining Ascent, she worked in student success across test prep, coding bootcamps, and career services – helping learners navigate big transitions and build confidence along the way. Chantelle is passionate about making higher education more accessible and less overwhelming, and she brings both professional expertise and genuine care for students to every conversation. 

Senior Director of Scholar Engagement, Kalamazoo Promise

Coty Dunten is the Senior Director of Scholar Engagement. Her goal is to help students begin or continue utilizing their Promise by helping them problem-solve through barriers to their education. 

Coty came to Kalamazoo as a first-generation college student to attend Western Michigan University and has made it her home. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Anthropology and a master’s degree in College Counseling from WMU.  Prior to joining the Promise, she worked in a variety of roles at Kalamazoo Valley Community College. 

In her free time, she likes to ride her bike, work in her garden, and play with her wild dog, Buddy. 

Director of Partnership Success, EdVisorly

Brandi Stacey serves as the Director of Partnership Success at EdVisorly, where she collaborates with two- and four-year institutions nationwide to design and implement strategies that advance transfer student success and enrollment outcomes. Previously, she served as Associate Director of Transfer and In-State Recruitment at The University of Alabama, where she expanded transfer enrollment and led initiatives to better serve transfer and adult learners. Previously at UA, she spearheaded statewide efforts, including the rebranding and enhancement of Alabama Transfers and the launch of the Bama Link tuition grant partnership with UA Online.