Our Pre-College Team
Marjorie C. Dawkins
Associate Director for Enrollment Management
Marjorie joined Carnegie Mellon University in 2018, moving into her role with Pre-College Programs in 2021. Prior to her employment at the university, Marjorie worked at a college access and success nonprofit for nearly seven years providing educational services and support to underserved middle school, high school, and post-secondary school students in the greater Philadelphia area. After working several years in the development department, Marjorie moved into program management serving as Director of Student Programs. She has a Bachelor of Science in Advertising and a Master of Public Administration with a concentration in Nonprofit Management. Marjorie believes that education is life-changing and values being a part of a team that helps provide educational opportunities to high school students during this critical and exciting time in their lives.
Yang Liu
Director
Yang’s professional experiences working in education and with pre-college and university students from around the world stretch over two decades. Born in Shenyang, China, Yang earned her undergraduate degree in Teaching English as a Foreign Language in China and her master’s degree in Rhetoric and Technical Communication from Michigan Technological University. Having been both a student and an educator across different cultures set the trajectory to support the educational pursuits of students from diverse backgrounds. Having worked with international programs, enrollment management, student services, and language training in both the higher education and secondary environments, she understands the impact education has on developing young minds and creating global citizens. Being a member of the great Tartan family, Yang is more motivated than ever by the successes she’s witnessed throughout her career and the hope that education brings to everyone.
Meg Pryor
Assistant Director for Student Affairs
Meg is no stranger to educational programming for pre-college students. Her background is in theatre (she earned her BFA from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts and her MFA in Performance Pedagogy from the University of Pittsburgh), which ultimately led her to educational theatre. She was on faculty for the Drama departments at NYU, Point Park University, and the University of Pittsburgh. Additionally, she taught at the high school level in programs across the country and was the educational outreach coordinator for CAP21 Conservatory, where she designed and implemented multiple educational programs for high school students. This position allows Meg the opportunity to bring her experience along with her passion for helping students to reach their fullest potential to the dedicated Pre-College Programs team. She is grateful for the work she is able to do, in collaboration with the CMU community, to provide an invaluable growth experience for both Pre-College students and undergraduate CMU students.
