The primary responsibilities of the Director are to represent the youth focused mission of the program, manage the financial operations and the development goals of the site, maintain strong university partner relationships, work closely with a local advisory board to raise the annual budget, and to recruit and manage a team that ensures the coordination of all program operations.
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.
Lloyd G. Balfour Foundation Awards Multi-Year Grant to Posse Boston
In October 2013, the Lloyd G. Balfour Foundation, Bank of America, N.A., Trustee, announced a $300,000 three-year award to Posse Boston—the third such grant Posse has earned from the foundation since 2007.
Brandeis Scholar Wins Scholarships to Study Climate Change
Biology and environmental studies major Nicholas Medina has studied and interned abroad, contributed to environmental research, and leads two campus organizations. He received a Gilman Scholarship to study sustainability in Panama and funding from the Brandeis Hiatt Career Center to conduct climate change research in Costa Rica.
Bank of America Merrill Lynch Exec Focuses on Posse’s Future
A.J. Murphy, the global co-head of leveraged finance and capital markets at Bank of America Merrill Lynch, joined the Posse New York Advisory Board in 2012, but her connection to the organization began many years earlier as a student at Middlebury College.
Cassidy Turley Sponsors Golf Tournament to Benefit Posse Los Angeles
In September 2013, Cassidy Turley, a leading provider of commercial real estate services, organized and sponsored a day-long golf tournament at the historic Calabasas Country Club to benefit Posse Los Angeles.
Power of 10 Celebrates Growth of Posse Los Angeles
In October 2013, Posse Los Angeles hosted its fourth annual Power of 10 fundraiser at the SLS Hotel at Beverly Hills.
Scholar Discovers Legal Passion through Internship
Tulane University Scholar Carlos Abarca discovered his passion for legal advocacy as a criminal investigation intern at the Louisiana Center for Children’s Rights, a nonprofit law office whose advocacy helps young people achieve their legal and life goals.
Altegra Health Board Member Supports Los Angeles Scholars
Since joining the Posse Los Angeles Advisory Board in 2012, Greg Sinaiko, an entrepreneur in the health care industry, has become deeply involved as a volunteer and a fundraiser. Posse recently asked Greg to share more about his commitment to Posse’s mission.
Tulane President Speaks at New Orleans’ First Power of 10 Event
In October 2013, Posse New Orleans hosted its first Power of 10 fundraiser at the Martine Chaisson Gallery. The luncheon event raised nearly $36,000 and featured special remarks by Dr. Scott Cowen, the president of Tulane University.
Scholar Promotes Environmental Awareness on International Radio Program
Manuela Gaviria, a sophomore in the first New Orleans Posse at Tulane University, helped produce a radio program during her summer internship with Build a Better Planet, an organization that advocates for sustainable living around the world.