Exploration ~ Support ~ Opportunity ~ Success 

Wahupa means enlightenment in the language of the Lakota Sioux. Our vision and mission is to do all we can to empower students along their journey to college and career. We provide the tools an knowledge needed to succeed.

As a 501(c3) nonprofit, Wahupa serves all low-income, first-generation, and/or under-represented students to achieve their dreams by attending college, pursuing the career they desire, and living a prosperous life. We proudly offer multiple projects funded by the U.S. Department of Education.

Our Team

Board of Directors

Cassie Morton, Chair

Linda Doughty, Vice-Chair

Rene Perez, Treasurer

Wesley McClelland, Secretary

Dr. Maria Marin, Member

Corysa Martinez, Esq., Member

Dr. Merdin Mohammed, Member

Leadership Staff

Brigitte Blazys, Ph.D.  
Executive Director
Bblazys@wahupa.org

Robert Saldana
ETS City and ETS County Program Director
rsaldana@wahupa.org

Irma Espinoza
Fiscal Director
iespinoza@wahupa.org