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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Presentations At Conferences
Continuing Education
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Languages
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Rakhshi Hamid

Cheyenne

Summary

Dynamic leader with extensive experience in dual credit program management and stakeholder engagement. Proven in enhancing student pathways and increasing enrollment through strategic outreach and data analysis. Skilled in budget management and fostering team collaboration. Highly motivated, adaptable, and capable of working independently while quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director, High School Programs

Laramie County Community College
Cheyenne
01.2015 - Current
  • Lead recruitment, enrollment, and advising services for dual and concurrent enrollment programs across multiple partner high schools.
  • Plan and deliver outreach presentations to students, parents, and K–12 stakeholders through college nights, campus visits, and information sessions.
  • Coordinate onboarding and application workshops and assist with college readiness assessments and placement processes.
  • Interpret eligibility data and oversee registration processes, including scheduling, add/drop changes, and academic record accuracy.
  • Provide academic advising and intervention support in collaboration with faculty and counselors, ensuring alignment with college pathways and transfer plans.
  • Maintain data systems for tracking student progress and pathway completion; generate regular reports for program evaluation.
  • Supervise program staff, manage budgets, facilitate articulation agreements, and represent the college in regional and state dual credit initiatives.

Adjunct Faculty (Psychology, College Success, Reading)

Laramie County Community College
Cheyenne
01.2005 - 01.2019
  • Taught General Psychology, College Success (First-Year Seminar), and Developmental Reading on campus and online.
  • Created inclusive, student-centered learning environments that supported retention and academic achievement.

GEAR UP Program Manager

Laramie County Community College
Cheyenne
01.2007 - 01.2015
  • Managed a federally funded college access program serving over 400 low-income students in grades 7–12.
  • Facilitated recruitment, parent outreach, and FAFSA/scholarship support to increase postsecondary enrollment.
  • Provided individualized academic advising and college planning, including student pathway tracking and intervention services.
  • Trained staff on career planning systems and oversaw grant compliance, reporting, and budgeting requirements.

Clinical Director

The Council
Denver
01.2003 - 01.2007
  • Directed adolescent and adult mental health and substance use programs; supervised clinical and administrative staff.
  • Ensured HIPAA compliance, managed grants, wrote policy, and provided educational programming in correctional facilities.

Counselor

The Council (formerly Mile High Council)
Denver
01.1996 - 01.2003
  • Delivered therapy, assessments, and education services to court-involved youth and adults; led family engagement efforts.
  • Specialized in group facilitation, crisis support, and cross-agency collaboration.

Education

Master of Arts - Marriage and Family Therapy

University of Colorado At Denver
Denver, CO
06-2000

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Peace Studies

Rocky Mountain College
Billings, MT
06-1993

Skills

  • Budget management
  • Charismatic leader
  • Collaboration skills
  • Data analysis and reporting
  • Dual credit and concurrent enrollment coordination
  • Event planning and presentation delivery
  • Grant compliance
  • Logistics management
  • MS Office software proficiency
  • Operations management
  • Outreach and parent engagement
  • Policy development
  • Problem-solving
  • Program management
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Staff development
  • Strong collaboration with diverse stakeholders
  • Student advising and academic pathway planning
  • Team leadership and staff supervision
  • Verbal and written communication

Certification

  • 07/15, Certified Public Manager
  • 05/11, Career Development Facilitator
  • 05/24, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) - CO #3692
  • 02/02, National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC) #62580

Presentations At Conferences

  • 10/26/14, GEAR UP West – Seattle Washington, Price is Right Financial Aid Edition, Participants will take part in a Financial Aid game to test their college and financial aid knowledge while engaging the audience as well.
  • 10/26/14, GEAR UP West – Seattle Washington, GEAR UP Game On!, This fun and interactive session will help you motivate your students to learn about college access through exciting and enlightening games!
  • 10/25/15, NACEP Annual Conference – Denver, CO, Over the Bridge with Transitional Advising, Maximize the benefits of your CEP through transitional advising.
  • 07/17/16, 2016 NCCEP/GEAR UP Annual Conference – Washington DC, Dueling for Academic Rigor with Dual/Concurrent Enrollment, Participants will learn the value of using Concurrent Enrollment or Dual credit as a means of increasing access to academic rigor.
  • 10/15/16, NACEP Annual Conference – Louisville, KY, Best Practices & Issues for Two-Year Institutions Forum, An opportunity to share best practices and ask questions.
  • 03/04/17, Educating for Careers – Sacramento, CA, Advancing Career Pathways through Dual and Concurrent Enrollment, Dual and concurrent enrollment courses are critical components of successful transitions to postsecondary education.
  • 04/03/17, Western Regional NACEP Conference – Missoula, MT, The Road to Oz, Participants will see the process our community college used when moving College level English coursework.
  • 11/04/18, Annual NACEP Conference – San Antonio, TX, Folding in the Faculty, Panel discussion between faculty and staff at LCCC and University of Rhode Island.
  • 10/13/19, Annual NACEP Conference – Salt Lake City, UT, The Concurrent Enrollment Talk Show, These specialists are creating new programs to meet the need of the community, industry, and also aligns with state economic goals.

Continuing Education

  • Mental Health First Aid, Counseling, 07/01/15, 2
  • The Role & Responsibilities of the Hiring Manager, Career Counseling, 12/01/14, 3
  • Standing Tall in an Upside-Down World, Ethics, 11/01/14, 8
  • Certified Public Manager, Counseling skills, Ethics, Supervisory skills, Career Counseling, Conflict Resolution, Organizational psychology, 10/01/12, 184
  • Kuder Journey, Career Counseling, 06/01/12, 5
  • Workplace Harassment, Title IV - Career Counseling, 01/01/12, 4
  • Career Development Facilitator Training, Career Counseling, 05/01/11, 120
  • How to have a winning Team to Heal a challenging child, Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD child treatment), 09/01/11, 16
  • Career Pathways Leadership Certification, Career Counseling, 10/01/09, 15
  • Youth Suicide Prevention Workshop, Counseling Skills, 04/01/08, 7

Affiliations

  • Delta Kappa Gamma Upsilon Chapter Cheyene IT chair and webmaster
  • Junior Leadership Laramie County Board Member
  • NACEP Two-Year Postsecondary Institutional Representative on Board of Directors
  • Peer Reviewer for the NACEP Accreditation Commission
  • LCSD1 Navigate Program

Accomplishments

  • LCCC Friends of Sage Trio Award
  • LCCC Employee Recognition 15 years of service
  • The Council Employee Recognition 10 years of servi

Languages

Urdu
Professional
French
Elementary

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Director, High School Programs

Laramie County Community College
01.2015 - Current

GEAR UP Program Manager

Laramie County Community College
01.2007 - 01.2015

Adjunct Faculty (Psychology, College Success, Reading)

Laramie County Community College
01.2005 - 01.2019

Clinical Director

The Council
01.2003 - 01.2007

Counselor

The Council (formerly Mile High Council)
01.1996 - 01.2003

Master of Arts - Marriage and Family Therapy

University of Colorado At Denver

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Peace Studies

Rocky Mountain College
Rakhshi Hamid
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