Introducing the 2025

Community Action Council

A community-driven initiative to advance borrowers’ rights and drive systemic changes in higher education   

The Community Action Council is a powerful collective of borrower advocates dedicated to advancing the fight against predatory student lending practices. 

As the leading legal advocate for borrowers defrauded by predatory colleges, the Project on Predatory Student Lending has successfully influenced the conversation around predatory student debt and achieved the cancellation of over $22 billion in fraudulent loans alongside our community of one million borrowers nationwide. 

 To strengthen our impact, we have selected eight passionate individuals to serve as community advocates, working alongside PPSL to drive equitable education policies, foster borrower engagement, and create lasting reform. Together, we’re shaping the future of student debt advocacy.  

Meet the Council

  • Arthur Chaney

    Illinois | Everest University/Bryman College

  • Alyse Hammond

    Arizona | Arizona Summit School of Law

  • Dr. Rita Jones

    Louisiana | Grand Canyon University, Capella

  • Eric Rabena

    Washington | International Academy of Design & Technology

  • Melody Richards

    Texas | ITT Technical Institute

  • Lucinda Sanchez

    Illinois | DeVry University

  • Alexis Stanley

    New Jersey | Florida Coastal School of Law

  • Lovisha J. Williams

    California | ITT Technical Institute

Our Mission & Impact 

PPSL’s Community Action Council plays a key role in: 

  • Advocating for policy changes to hold predatory institutions accountable. 

  • Raising awareness about student debt injustices. 

  • Strengthening relationships between borrowers, policymakers, and advocacy organizations. 

  • Engaging with affected borrowers to provide resources and support. 

Stay tuned to see what the CAC accomplishes in 2025. 

Get Involved

Join the fight for borrower justice. 

  • Follow and engage with PPSL on social media! 

  • Stay tuned to apply for the 2026 Community Action Council later this year! 

CAC Mission Statement

The CAC is a collective of student loan borrowers dedicated to advocating for a fair, transparent, and accountable higher education system. We believe that colleges and universities must be held responsible for delivering on promised outcomes, that student loan policies should prioritize borrower protections, and that every student deserves access to affordable, high-quality education without the burden of lifelong debt.

Our mission is to amplify the voices of borrowers, including those from underserved communities, to push for transparency and accountability for predatory institutions, and demand policy solutions that alleviate student debt while ensuring that higher education serves as a pathway to economic mobility—not financial hardship. Through grassroots organizing, policy advocacy, and public awareness campaigns, we are champions for a system where higher education is truly accessible for all.