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.
Middlebury Scholar Chosen as Delegate for HSF National Leadership Conference
Selected from a highly competitive group of candidates, Jose Luna received mentoring, professional insights and career guidance from notable corporate leaders as part of the event.
Annual Glitter Soirée Raises Nearly $500K
The event welcomed nearly 200 guests to the Fox Lot Studios in Los Angeles, California and featured alumni speakers Alexis Cotton and Sulman Usman.
Hobart and William Smith Scholar Conducts Healthcare Research in Rwanda
Natalie Sandoval studied contraceptive health in Rwanda for four weeks as part of the college’s Undergraduate Summer Research Program.
Bay Area Board Welcomes Two New Members
Laird Norton Wetherby Wealth Manager Laura Pantaleo and Dechert LLP Partner Richard Horvath bring years of experience in finance and law, respectively.
Over 80 Posse Bay Area alumni and supporters gathered at the Fort Mason Center overlooking the Golden Gate Bridge to celebrate the program’s success.
ConnColl Alum Named to National Black Lawyers Top 40 Under 40
Christopher Dean was acknowledged by the elite network of legal experts for his reputation for excellence and positive impact in the field.
Late Board Member Tim Ubben Bequests $8.8 Million to Posse
During his life, Tim Ubben served Posse as a dedicated board member, a powerful advocate, and the Foundation’s biggest donor. This winter, Posse received its largest bequest ever—a gift of $8.8 million from Tim.
Scholars, Alumni Win Over 800 Coveted National Fellowships
The list of prestigious awards includes 269 Gilman awards, 133 Fulbright US Student Scholarships and 101 Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowships.
Tailored specifically for Posse graduates, The Update features important dates, Posse news, and select alumni highlights.
906 Students Win Posse Scholarships Totaling $187 Million
Since 1989, more than 13,000 Posse Scholars have won a total of over $2.2 billion in full-tuition, life-changing scholarships.