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.
Mount Holyoke Scholar Interns on Capitol Hill
Scarlett Montenegro, a senior at Mount Holyoke College, is preparing for a career in public interest law. This summer she interned for the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute, working full-time for Congressman Joe Garcia, the representative from the 26th District of Florida.
Posse Miami Celebrates Scholars' Summer Achievements
Greenberg Traurig, an international law firm, hosted Scholars, Career Program partners and professional mentors for Posse Miami’s annual Internship Celebration in August.
Scholars, Mentors Strengthen Bonds at Summer Retreats
In August, four Posses from Miami traveled to Boca Raton, Florida, to participate in a rite of passage for Scholars—the summer retreat. After eight months of Pre-Collegiate Training, the summer retreat is the final bonding opportunity for Posses before they arrive on their respective college campuses.
Bruno Mars Performs at Annual Posse Gala
On May 22, singing sensation Bruno Mars took the stage at Cipriani Wall Street in downtown Manhattan, offering an energetic benefit concert that packed the dance floor as part of The Posse Foundation’s Annual Gala, <i>An Evening of Stars</i>.
St. Olaf, U. of Rochester, Wesleyan U. Join Posse
The Posse Foundation now partners with 47 of the most selective colleges and universities in the country.
Scholars Win Competitive Post-College Fellowships
This year, 34 Scholars from across the country were awarded 37 prestigious national fellowships for graduate-level research, independent study, teaching assistantships and international study.
Alum Wins Fellowship, Founds Detroit Youth Program
When Brentt Baltimore graduated from Claremont McKenna College in 2010, he had a coveted analyst position at Credit Suisse in Los Angeles, California. But, after two years of long hours, he wondered what else he might accomplish with his degree in finance and economics.
Carleton Dean Prepares Leaders of Tomorrow
Hudlin Wagner, the vice president for student development and dean of students at Carleton College, has spent her career encouraging young adults to pursue education and to be catalysts for change.
Posse Alumni Network Grows to Over 2,200
This spring, more than 300 Scholars across the country graduated from Posse partner colleges and universities.
Morgan Stanley Advisory Director Leverages Success To Give Back
Anson M. Beard, Jr., spent the bulk of his career with prestigious financial services firm Morgan Stanley, building their equity division worldwide.