Charles White is a dedicated professional with a passion for supporting and empowering students from low-income backgrounds to achieve their educational goals. As the Director of the Academic Enrichment Upward Bound Program (AEUB) at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, he leads a federal TRiO program that provides vital support to potential first-generation college students and those from financially disadvantaged backgrounds. With his unwaveringdedication, compassionate nature, and unwavering commitment to supporting students, Charles White exemplifies the transformative impact of education and the importance of empowering the next generation.