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Guiding the Way to Impact (GWI) 2026

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📅 28 July 2026 – 31 July 📍 The George Washington University Student Center, Washington, D.C., US ↗ 🏢 National Association for College Admission Counseling

NACAC's GWI 2026 is a professional development conference for college admission counselors and school counselors focused on college access, equity, and counseling strategies, held in Washington, D.C.

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Organizer

National Association for College Admission Counseling

Nonprofit · Arlington, United States · Founded 1937

National professional association for college admissions counseling and secondary education guidance specialists.

Runs 3 events → LinkedIn ↗

Why people attend

Professional development, networking, learning about equitable admission practices, and connecting with college access advocates.

Exhibitor categories

Higher Education AssociationsCounseling ServicesAdmissions SoftwareNonprofit Organizations

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Speakers

5 speakers at Guiding the Way to Impact (GWI)

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Kenneth McGhee

Director of the DC Tuition Assistance Grant Program (DCTAG) · Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE)

"Building Your College Class Schedule"

Bio

Kenneth McGhee is the director of the DC Tuition Assistance Grant Program (DCTAG) within the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) in Washington, DC.

college planningacademic advisingfreshman orientation

Also speaking at NACAC Conference 2026

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Billy Porter

actor, singer, director, composer, and playwright

"Main stage event: A conversation with Billy Porter"

Bio

Emmy-, Grammy-, Tony-award winning artist known for his role as Pray Tell on FX’s Pose and his memoir, Unprotected.

resilienceauthentic livingovercoming adversity

Also speaking at NACAC Conference 2026

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Angel B. Pérez

CEO · National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC)

higher education accesseducational equitystudent advocacy

Also speaking at NACAC Conference 2026

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Stanley Andrisse

Assistant Professor · Howard University College of Medicine

"From Potential to Possibility: Dismantling Barriers and Reimagining Who Belongs in Higher Education"

Bio

Stanley Andrisse, MBA, Ph.D., is an endocrinologist scientist and assistant professor at Howard University College of Medicine, specializing in type 2 diabetes and insulin resistance research. He also serves as a visiting faculty member at Georgetown University Medical Center and has held academic positions at Imperial College London and Johns Hopkins Medicine. Beyond his scientific expertise, Andrisse is a nationally recognized advocate for criminal justice reform and educational access. He is the executive director and founder of From Prison Cells to PhD (P2P), a nonprofit dedicated to empowering formerly incarcerated individuals through education and mentorship.

higher education accesscriminal justice reformeducational equity

Also speaking at NACAC Conference 2026

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Julie J. Park

Professor of Education · University of Maryland

"Fireside Chat: Policy, Practice, and Possibility in Today’s Admission Landscape"

Bio

Julie J. Park, Ph.D., is professor of education at the University of Maryland, College Park. Her research addresses racial equity in higher education, addressing the campus racial climate and college admissions. She also studies the complex ways that Asian Americans experience structural advantage and/or disadvantage in the realm of education.

college admissionsracial equityhigher education policy

Also speaking at NACAC Conference 2026

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Frequently asked questions

When is Guiding the Way to Impact (GWI)?+
Guiding the Way to Impact (GWI) takes place on 28 July 2026 to 31 July 2026.
Where is Guiding the Way to Impact (GWI) held?+
Guiding the Way to Impact (GWI) is held at The George Washington University Student Center, Washington, D.C., US.
Who organises Guiding the Way to Impact (GWI)?+
Guiding the Way to Impact (GWI) is organised by National Association for College Admission Counseling.

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