Alumnus Designs, Installs First Green Roof at United Nations
Sulman Usman, a Posse alumnus of Vanderbilt University, is the co-founder of Adaptive Green, a leading startup in sustainable roof technology.
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A message from Posse President + Founder Deborah Bial
The Posse Foundation remains committed to delivering its program and supporting its Scholars during the COVID-19 crisis.
Assistant Dean is New Posse Liaison at Babson College
Babson College, renowned for its undergraduate business program, celebrated 15 years as a Posse partner institution in 2018. Assistant Dean Tracey Reza is now the school's Posse liaison.
Founding Board Members Jamie Hoyte and Gene Shanks Named Life Directors
Jamie Hoyte and Gene Shanks, Jr., were founding members of The Posse Foundation National Board of Directors when it was launched in 1992. They have recently been appointed as life directors on the board.
Deloitte has been a top supporter of Posse for over 10 years, offering funding and in-kind donations totaling nearly $5 million since 2011, and recruiting Scholars for internships and full-time positions.
Alumni Gather in NYC for Posse Leadership Conference
The 11th National Posse Alumni Leadership Conference featured former U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan as keynote speaker, and honored Ainslie Award winner Carl Manalo.
Mount Holyoke Scholar Interns at Google
Katerina Alvarez spent this past summer as a global business analyst intern on the gTech team at Google. She is currently in her senior year as a Mount Holyoke Posse Scholar.
University of Rochester Scholar Becomes Student Body President, Aims for Career in Politics
Jamal Holtz, a University of Rochester rising senior, has been elected student body president. He has been drawn to public service and politics since age 16, building experience in the D.C. Department of Employment and in the office of D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser.
Five Posse Scholars were awarded prestigious summer internships as part of the Jeff Ubben Posse Fellows Program. Now in its third year, the program grants each recipient an opportunity to work closely with an industry leader and includes a $10,000 stipend.
Google/Alphabet VP Leads on Posse National Board
Juan Rajlin is the vice president and treasurer of Google/Alphabet. He has been an invaluable member of the Posse National Board since 2016 and currently serves as board treasurer.
Denison Alum Becomes Whitman College VP of Diversity and Inclusion
Thomas Witherspoon, a Posse alumnus of Denison University, is the new vice president of diversity and inclusion at Whitman College. His appointment to the role reflects his deep commitment to serving under-resourced communities and to advancing equity and inclusion in higher education.