One Million Degrees Employee Directory
Higher EducationIllinois, United States51-200 Employees
One Million Degrees is a Chicago-based nonprofit in the higher education sector that supports low-income, highly motivated community college students to succeed academically, professionally, and personally. The organization provides a personalized, comprehensive program centered on coaching and career preparation to help students navigate resource gaps and improve persistence and outcomes. It aims to create pathways from community colleges to meaningful careers and, where possible, to four-year universities. In 2025, the nonprofit announced collaborations to broaden its reach, including a statewide partnership with the University of Illinois System and a national collaboration with Complete College America to extend its model to more states. That year also saw leadership change with the appointment of Dr. Aarti Dhupelia as chief executive officer, reflecting organizational evolution.
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