ETS Staff

Prior to joining Idaho State University, Dr. Rose was Director for International Affairs and Associate Chair of the Doctorate Program at Seoul Business School in South Korea. He also served as Executive Advisor for Advancement and External Affairs in the Office of the President at Incheon National University. Earlier in his career, Dr. Rose was the Manager for Auburn University's Applied Research Lab and Broadband Technology Opportunities Project. His expertise is in survey research methods, including sample design, survey instrument construction, the data collection process, data coding, statistical analysis, and report writing. While at AU, he received a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology. Before joining AU, Dr. Rose was the Public Relations Coordinator for the Division of Student Affairs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale and was formerly the Director of Community Solutions for United Way of Treasure Valley in Boise, Idaho. Dr. Rose has a Master’s degree in Instructional and Performance Technology from Boise State University and he holds two undergraduate degrees in Social Work and History, also from BSU. After graduating, Dr. Rose served two years in the U.S. Peace Corps during which he worked for the Malawi Ministry Health in Central Africa.

• ETS Eligibility Requirements & Program Activities
• Financial Literacy (FAFSA, Scholarships, Loans, etc.)
• Career Exploration, Pathways, and Applications

Raised in rural Idaho as a first-generation student, Makenzie knows the challenges that Idaho communities face when it comes to access to education. After completing a B.S. in Biology from Idaho State University as a TRIO McNair Scholar in 2021, Makenzie realized through a combination of her first-generation experiences and the Covid-19 pandemic that access to education, and specifically science, is limited in rural communities. This led Makenzie to obtaining a M.S. in Science and Technology Journalism from Texas A&M University, a degree used for transforming difficult concepts into accessible language. Makenzie returned to ISU's TRIO programs as a TRIO ETS advisor in the summer of 2024 to continue working towards access to education and to give back to a community she loves. 

• A mentor to navigate the higher education system
• Tutoring
• Career exploration 
• Scholarships
• Balancing work and school life

Morgan was born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona where she attended a rigorous public high school. Despite the majority of the school population being minorities and low income, they ended up ranked as the 8th best high school in the nation. She learned that success is not solely determined by your circumstances, it is defined by your grit. Morgan also lived in NYC and helped youth in the Bronx and Brooklyn. The culture discouraged the youth from believing in themselves and poverty limited them significantly.

Morgan worked with a set of twins who wanted to go to a culinary arts school, but their mom didn't want them to work because they lived in project housing, and if they worked or went to school it would raise the rent. The twins faced homelessness and zero support from their family to pursue secondary education. If only they had support from a program like TRIO, these girls could have a brighter future. 

Because of how she was treated growing up, seeing so many youth being discouraged in NYC, and knowing the true potential we all have made Morgan want to work with students and advocate for them. So, Morgan graduated from BYUI with a bachelor's in sociology and is pursuing a master's in public administration at ISU. She believes every student is capable of success, which is why she loves working for TRIO.

• FASFA
• TRIO ETS
• TRIO McNair
• TRIO SSS

I was born in Idaho but spent most of my childhood in Zacatecas, Mexico. I graduated from Burley High School, where I was an active participant in TRIO Educational Talent Search (ETS). In Spring 2024, I earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with minors in Latino Studies and Spanish from Idaho State University. During my undergraduate years, I was a TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) student, a McNair Scholar, and a member of Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc. I also gained valuable experience working as a mentor for TRIO Upward Bound during the summer.

Currently, I work as an advisor for TRIO ETS, serving Snake River High School, Aberdeen High School, and American Falls High School.

ETS

• Academic advisement, tutoring, mentoring
• College, career, and financial aid awareness activities
• College and career field trips
• Individual assistance with college admissions, scholarship applications, and financial aid forms

EOC

• Financial Aid Application Assistance (FAFSA), Financial Aid Verifications, Financial Literacy Education (Loans), College Transfer, Workforce, GED Referral, and English As a Second Language (ESL) Referral

Irma Martinez graduated from the University of Idaho in December 2017 and received a Bachelor's in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing. Irma was a member of the TRIO family as a Freshman at Burley high school. She joined the College of Assistant Migrant Program (CAMP) and was involved in the Multicultural Affairs Office and has since participated in Student Support Services throughout her journey at the University of Idaho. Irma works for both TRIO Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) and Educational Talent Search (ETS) Programs that focus on providing higher education for eighth graders, high school students to adults. I am onsite at Mt. Harrison High School, Canyon Ridge High School, Kimberly High School, Filer High School, Buhl High School, and Gooding High School. As well as recruiting in Mini-Cassia in the surrounding areas in the Mini-Cassia and Magic Valley.

• Scholarships
• FAFSA
• College applications

A fourth-generation Idahoan, Terri has been raised with a deep respect and love for the land, people and institutions of Idaho. She enjoys working with youth and supporting future generations. She holds a Bachelor’s of Art degree in Journalism from Idaho State University.