Puget Sound Alum Selected for Inaugural PosseNext Cohort

Tomicia Blunt’s recent professional accomplishments have earned her a place in the inaugural PosseNext cohort. Described by Tomicia as “a program for the next generation of leaders, thinkers and doers,” PosseNext brings together Posse alumni from across the country, forming a new cohort while providing mentorship from leaders across a range of industries.

After graduating from the University of Puget Sound in 2021, Tomicia returned to the Bay Area and began an internship at First Public Bank through the Posse Career Program. The role allowed her to apply the skills they developed as a communications and business administration major.

When the internship concluded, Tomicia transitioned into the technology sector, joining Google as a member of the Google Live team. She later became a manager within the company’s marketing department before being affected by the company’s 2023 layoffs.

“The layoffs became an opportunity to build something of my own,” says Tomicia. She launched a card game company centered on fostering deeper communication, taking on responsibilities ranging from marketing and game design to business strategy.

Following that experience, Tomicia returned to Breakthrough Collaborative in the Bay Area, an organization that had played an important role in her own development. A participant in the program since fourth grade, she later returned as a mentor, creating the organization’s alumni program and leading a team of 25.

Today, Tomicia is a member of Walmart National’s software division and says PosseNext arrives at an important moment in her career.

“The program gives flowers to young alumni at a critical point in their careers. I’m excited to learn from leaders who can help me steer clear of some of the typical pitfalls, but I’m just as excited to reconnect with other Posse alumni who are at a similar point in their careers."

Looking ahead, Tomicia hopes PosseNext will continue preparing her to support others.

“Posse has always been about supporting people so they can give back,” she says. “I hope PosseNext helps me continue building my career so that one day I can give other Posse alumni the same opportunity I was given.”