About Us

Getting to College is a unique set of training, support, and assistance programs designed to help students who want to pursue higher education to reach their life or employment goals. The various programs include tailored workshops, expert consulting, and campus experiences to empower students and families to navigate the journey to higher education.

Our interactive and immersive programs explore how to access and be successful in all types of higher education options including certificate programs, community college, and two-year and four-year degree programs. These post-secondary options can significantly help a person grow and mature while providing the skills, knowledge, and credentials needed to secure better-paying jobs, increase employability, and pursue career advancement opportunities.

Chris Masey is the Disability Higher Education Program Administrator at Getting to College. Chris has a Master’s degree in Business Administration from St. Edward’s University in Texas, and has dedicated over twenty years of his career to disability policy and advocacy. Chris has had the privilege of working with various local, statewide, and national disability nonprofits, both as a parent and a self-advocate. Additionally, he has led numerous training initiatives for self-advocates to promote independence and self-determination. 

Chris brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the program, having supported the creation of multiple inclusive higher education programs in Texas. He is also a parent of two teenagers with disabilities; one is in high school in the La Crosse area and the other is a sophomore at the University of Vermont. As a first-generation college student, Chris understands the transformative power of higher education and its role in equipping individuals to pursue careers in areas that they are passionate about and that provide meaningful and competitive employment.