The SSU TRIO Training Website (used for in-person and virtual training) is designed to be accessible for all persons. Please contact Amy Verlanic at verlanica@sonoma.edu if you have any trouble accessing any aspects of this website or training modules.
Training Team
The 2024-2025 training team
will be announced shortly!
Ms. Amy Verlanic
Director of TRIO Training Programs, Sonoma State University
Recently retired TRIO Executive Director for Montana Technological University supervising 5 TRIO programs and 15 related state and federal programs. Earning over $2M a year in grant funds and serving over 3,000 students per year.
Amy is a current TRIO trainer for Sonoma State, UNLV, COE and KU. Ms. Verlanic has presented numerous times at all 10 regional conferences. Active trainer for European Access Network.
Specialties include STEM education, poverty paradigm, and grant writing.