Career Program Specialist - Atlanta
The Career Program Specialist leads Posse’s Career Program in Atlanta.
Denison Alumnus Earns MBA, Joins Kraft Foods
Andy Nguyen, a Denison University alumnus, recently accepted an associate brand manager position at Kraft Foods following the completion of his M.B.A. at the University of Michigan Ross School of Business.
Exelon Energizes Posse Chicago Career Program, Advisory Board
Exelon Corporation, the nation’s leading competitive energy provider, and its foundation have been investing in The Posse Foundation since 2009. The partnership expanded in 2013 as Exelon became an official Career Program partner and Jonathan “Jack” W. Thayer, Exelon’s chief financial officer, joined the Posse Chicago Advisory Board.
Atlanta Raises Over $230K at Annual Power of 10 Event
On October 30, 2013, nearly 200 guests joined Posse Atlanta at the stunning Mandarin Oriental for the annual Power of 10 fundraiser. The festive evening honored Misty Skedgell of Turner Broadcasting System, featured music by Unknown Lyric, and included remarks from Posse alumna Jasmine Verreen.
Syracuse Scholar Named “Freshman of the Year”
Syracuse University Scholar Mignon Farnet, who is a double major in accounting and supply chain management, was named Freshman of the Year by the Whitman School of Management.
Summer Leadership Awards Send Wooster Scholars Abroad
Two Scholars from The College of Wooster, seniors Shakera Blackmon and Tracy Jackson, explored life and culture in other parts of the world through unique summer internships supported by Posse Summer Leadership Award grants.
Houston Celebrates Power of 10, Raises More Than $100K
In October 2013, Posse Houston held its inaugural Power of 10 fundraiser at The Grove in downtown Houston, raising more than $100,000 to support Scholars.
Posse Houston Selects Class of 2018
In 2013, Posse Houston received more than 800 nominations for 60 merit scholarships from its six partner colleges and universities. This coming fall, the newest class of Houston Scholars will attend Bryn Mawr College, Carleton College, Colby College, Texas A&M University, The University of Texas at Austin and University of Virginia.
Houston Scholar Gets Involved at UT Austin
With just one semester under her belt, Alex Jones, a member of the first Posse to attend The University of Texas at Austin, has already joined the university’s television channel, a nondenominational youth ministry group, and the competitive campus cheer squad.
Power of 10 Raises Over $200K, Honors Mayor Menino
On October 15, 2013, Posse Boston’s fifth annual Power of 10 event raised more than $200,000 and featured a special tribute to Boston Mayor Thomas M. Menino.
Accomplished Alumni Welcome 2013 Scholar Graduates
At Posse Boston’s annual Power of 10 event in October 2013, alumni Beza Ayalew, Sharhea Wade, Alwyn McLeod and Ronald Germán welcomed the 2013 graduates to the alumni community. Their professional accomplishments demonstrate the ways in which alumni are making an impact on the community and the depth of experience in the Posse Alumni Network.