This annual fundraising event recognizes the strength of a Posse of 10 dynamic students and celebrates diversity in higher education and the workforce.
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Goldman Sachs Foundation Honored as Posse Los Angeles' Founding Sponsor
In October, Posse Los Angeles hosted its third annual Power of 10 fundraiser at the SLS Hotel at Beverly Hills. In celebration of Posse Los Angeles’ 10-year anniversary, the Goldman Sachs Foundation was honored for its long-term commitment to the program, beginning with their initial start-up grant in 2002.
Posse Scholars Explore Careers in Entertainment at Paramount Pictures
Stephanie Pujadas (Bucknell Posse 1) was looking to combine her passions for business, media relations and community. After months of research, networking and interviewing, she was hired for an internship in the corporate responsibility department of Paramount Pictures, a Posse Career Program partner. She was joined at the studio by interns Lindsey Blais (Dickinson Posse 6) and David Persley (UW-Madison Posse 7).
Los Angeles Posse Joins Scholars from Atlanta and Miami at Syracuse University
The first Posses from Atlanta, Miami and Los Angeles arrived at Syracuse University this fall. Scholars were welcomed to a campus community that cultivates Scholarship in Action, Syracuse’s unique learning program designed to deepen student engagement with the world.
Posse Partners Select Inaugural Class of Houston Scholars
Posse Houston, the ninth and newest chapter of The Posse Foundation, is off to an amazing start thanks to a positive reception from students, schools and supporters from the local community.
Houston Board Chair Builds Community Support for Posse
Dan Pickering, co-president of Tudor, Pickering, Holt & Co. (TPH), enthusiastically signed on as chair of the Posse Houston Advisory Board last April. Under his leadership, the advisory board has built a solid foundation of community support, laying the groundwork for the program’s future success.
Posse D.C. Honors FedEx Exec, Breaks Fundraising Record
On October 10, Posse D.C. hosted its fifth annual Power of 10 event at The Hamilton Live in Washington, D.C. With more than 200 guests from D.C.’s corporate, civic, education and philanthropic communities, the event raised over $165,000, breaking records in attendance and fundraising.
Hilton Executive Forges Partnership with Posse D.C.
Michael C. Ford is the newest member of the Posse D.C. Advisory Board. He currently serves as the vice president of global diversity and inclusion at Hilton Worldwide, which operates more than 3,900 hotels in 91 countries.
Summer Leadership Award Recipients Span the Globe Exploring Careers
During the summer of 2012, eight Posse D.C. Scholars interned in Ecuador, Ghana, Bangladesh, New York City and the District with the support of the Posse Summer Leadership Award (PSLA), which provides funds to Scholars with unpaid internships. The 2012 PSLA recipients worked in fields as varied as fashion, education and neuroscience.
Alumni Honored for Contributions to Posse, Community
At October’s Power of 10 fundraiser, Posse Boston alumnae Sharhea Wade (Bryn Mawr Posse 6) and Elizabeth Walczak (Hamilton Posse 1) were recognized for their contributions to Posse and impact on the greater community.
Q&A with New Advisory Board Members
Over the past year, Posse Boston has significantly expanded its advisory board, adding six leaders from the Boston community. Each new board member has brought a fresh perspective to the table, and we are extremely grateful for their energy and commitment. We recently asked them to reflect on their involvement with Posse.