Barbara Janulis Pays It Forward Through Decades of Leadership on Posse’s Board
The former finance executive credits the Scholars for inspiring her dedicated tenure.
Posse D.C. Celebrates 10th Anniversary Milestones
In 2014, Posse D.C. will celebrate its 10th anniversary. Over the past decade the chapter has grown to select 60 Scholars annually, supports nearly 250 Scholars on campus, and engages a growing network of nearly 150 alumni.
Chicago Power of 10 Honors Ginny Clarke, Raises Nearly $300K
On October 29, 2013, more than 250 guests gathered for Posse Chicago’s eighth annual Power of 10 fundraiser at the Chicago Cultural Center. This signature Posse event honored Virginia “Ginny” Clarke for her steadfast support of Posse Chicago and also celebrated the chapter's growing alumni community. The event raised nearly $300,000 for Posse Chicago.
Posse Chicago Hires New Director, Asaf Bar-Tura
Posse Chicago is proud to announce the hire of a new director, Asaf Bar-Tura.
Power of 10 Event Raises $190K
On October 9, Posse D.C. hosted its sixth annual Power of 10 fundraiser at The Hamilton Live in Washington, D.C. The event raised more than $190,000 and more than 200 people attended, including leaders from the local corporate, civic, education and philanthropic communities.
Summer Leadership Awards Help Scholars Explore Careers
Fifteen Posse D.C. Scholars were recipients of Posse Summer Leadership Award funding in 2013. This year’s recipients interned at government agencies; traveled abroad to Ghana, India and Bangladesh; and volunteered with nonprofit organizations focused on HIV/AIDS, global poverty, immigration equality and wrongful incarceration, among other issues.
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.