This annual fundraising event recognizes the strength of a Posse of 10 dynamic students and celebrates diversity in higher education and the workforce.
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.
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.