About Inquire Higher

Inquire Higher is a space where Black students and professionals come together for multigenerational growth. It’s a place where professionals can pay it forward and students can learn from relatable role models in a safe space.

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Mission

Our mission is to promote and support the success of Black student and young professionals through multimedia and community support.

Vision

Inquire Higher envisions existing as a bridge between Black students and professionals to foster a promising and confident group of individuals as well as strong relationships between generations.

OUR STORY

Inquire Higher began as a small college consulting company in Los Angeles that supported students with little to no college preparation knowledge or experience. It was founded by Ashley and Selvin Quire Jr., two higher education professionals experienced in admissions and financial aid. As first-generation students with high student loan debt, their purpose was to provide students with guidance and access to academic and financial information about college.

After four years of assisting more than 500 students and 25 schools, Ashley noticed another discrepancy in college preparation within Black students and its prolonged effects on career opportunities and student loan debt compared to students of other races. With this realization in mind, the founders shifted their focus to providing more holistic support to Black students and professionals. The pandemic also pushed them to support students on a larger scale by making resources available virtually. This led to the creation of The Black Student Success Podcast where Black professionals share stories of personal triumph and guidance that has reached audiences from over 30 countries.

Inquire Higher is committed to its mission by building an innovative, multigenerational platform that bridges the equity where Black students and professionals can connect and grow together. It has created countless podcast episodes, videos, and articles, as well as programming like The Black Mentors and Internship and Career Prep Program to support student and professional success.

Ashley Quire | CEO

Ashley graduated from Marquette University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and participated in the McNair Scholars Program. She has over 15 years of tutoring and mentoring experience, and has also worked in undergraduate and graduate college admissions. She is a well-versed admissions expert with positions as an Admissions Advisor, Application Reader, and behind the scenes in Admissions Operations. Ashley’s personal interests include first-generation students, mentoring and equity initiatives. When she’s not reviewing college applications and answering emails, you’ll find her graphic designing just about anything.

Selvin Quire | COO

Selvin graduated from Marquette University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication, and holds a Master of Science degree in College Student Personnel from Arkansas Tech University. He has over eight years of experience in higher education, and has been very involved in his career. He’s been an Assistant Director of Financial Aid at multiple campuses, implemented a financial literacy program for undergraduate students, served as a financial aid consultant for TD Ameritrade, and spoke to legislators on Capitol Hill about student loan debt. Selvin’s personal interests include student success, financial literacy and first-generation students. When he’s not nose-deep in his planner, you’ll find him making music or reading thriller novels. He is also a proud member of Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc.