Catherine Hernandez Hogan, Assistant Vice Provost for Academic Engagement at Wright State University, has built her career advancing student success in higher education with a focus on recruitment, programming, and engagement. She works strategically to foster a college-going culture among students from underserved communities, raising over $100,000 in sponsorships and scholarships over the past two years. Through her leadership, over a thousand students have visited campus and gained a clear vision that college is a viable option for their future.

Catherine spearheaded transformative growth, increasing enrollment and boosting first-year retention numbers. She also co-launched free monthly bilingual wellness clinics with the Latino Medical Student Association and El Puente Learning Center, expanding healthcare access in East Dayton.

Her impact has been widely recognized with honors including the 2023 Distinguished Hispanic Ohioan Award, 2024 Leader in Diversity by the Dayton Business Journal, and 2025 Top 25 Women to Watch by the Better Business Bureau Women in Business Network. Her department received Wright State University’s 2024 Outstanding Unit Award. Individually, she was named 2025 Student Supporter of the Year and received the 2024–2025 SOCHE Staff Excellence Award.

In addition to her institutional roles, Catherine serves on the boards of the El Puente Learning Center and the Montgomery County College Promise program. She is a tireless advocate for student belonging and success, continually affirming to students that they matter, they belong, that they have what it takes to succeed, and that by earning their degree, they can impact their families for generations.