Michael Johnston
(Mississippi '97)
State Senator of Colorado
Realize Your Boldest Ambitions

Students need leaders like you. What will be your legacy?

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Yasmin Soudani
(Milwaukee '14)
Teacher
School of Arts and Sciences
Greatness Awaits

Be among the most diverse, remarkable leaders of your generation empowering our children to lead our country forward.

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Angela Bass
(Mississippi '08)
Deputy Director of Policy
Mississippi First
Where Justice Begins

A just society begins with a great education for all. Today 9% of kids in low-income communities will graduate from college. You can change this.

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Braxton Stowe
(Mississippi '10)
Principal
North Panola High School
Be on the Front Lines of Change

Step into a classroom. Put your talents to work to disrupt inequality and understand the systemic problems that need solving.

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So Why You?

You envision a more connected, just, and vibrant society.

You have bold ambitions to make a difference.

You are ready to be part of something big.

Greatness is waiting on you

  • Tackle real-world challenges that will shape you as a leader.
  • Make a profound and immediate impact in the lives of others.
  • Build relationships that will stick with you.
  • Gain skills and perspective that will fuel your career path.
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Lead alongside people who are shaping the political, economic, and social future of our country

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Beth Schmidt
(Los Angeles '07)
Founder and Executive Chairman
Wishbone.org
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You'll join an extraordinary, diverse network 53,000 strong tackling inequity from every sector.

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Caryn Voskuil
(D.C. Region '09)
Designer, Education Studio
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Eddy Hernandez Perez
(San Antonio '10)
Law Student
The University of Texas at Austin
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Kaya Henderson
(New York '92)
Former Chancellor
D.C. Public Schools
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You'll join an extraordinary, diverse network 53,000 strong tackling inequity from every sector.

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Rashid Williams
(Charlotte '09)
Dean of Scholars
Valor Academy of Leadership
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Ira Leeds
(Memphis '06)
General Surgery Resident
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
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Elaine Dang
(New Mexico '09)
Summer Associate
McKinsey & Company
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Rose Hartwig
(New York '93)
Founder & Principal Consultant
Marketing Fluency
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The Power of Place

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Join a coalition of change-makers in one of 53 unique communities, each with a distinct story and opportunity for impact.

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Metro Atlanta
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Mississippi
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Alabama
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Delaware
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Las Vegas Valley
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D.C. Region

Our Work In Action

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26 years. 53,000 leaders. 53 regions. Millions of kids. Together, we are working alongside students, families, and communities to open the doors of opportunity and empower the next generation.

 

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