Cool Careers, Potential Paths: TYWLS Queens
2024-12-04 08:30 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | The Young Women’s Leadership School of Queens, 150-91 87th Rd, Jamaica, NY, 11432, United States
Cool Careers, Potential Paths
at The Young Women’s Leadership School of Queens
150-91 87th Rd, Jamaica, NY 11432
December 4, 2024
8:30-11:00 am
Sign up to volunteer at TYWLS Queens!
Seeking volunteers to share their career journeys with New York City public school students!
Cool Careers, Potential Paths is a career-day series from Student Leadership Network, hosted at The Young Women’s Leadership Schools (TYWLS). We connect students in grades 6-12 to professionals with diverse career backgrounds. Your advice, learnings, and experiences will help broaden our students’ awareness of different careers and educational paths.

Cool Careers, Potential Paths: TYWLS Brooklyn
2024-11-20 08:30 - 11:00 | The Young Women’s Leadership School of Brooklyn, 325 Bushwick Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11206, United States
Cool Careers, Potential Paths
at The Young Women’s Leadership School of Brooklyn
325 Bushwick Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11206
November 20, 2024
8:30-11:00 am
Sign up to volunteer at TYWLS Brooklyn!
Seeking volunteers to share their career journeys with New York City public school students!
Cool Careers, Potential Paths is a career-day series from Student Leadership Network, hosted at The Young Women’s Leadership Schools (TYWLS). We connect students in grades 6-12 to professionals with diverse career backgrounds. Your advice, learnings, and experiences will help broaden our students’ awareness of different careers and educational paths.

Cool Careers, Potential Paths: TYWLS Bronx
2024-11-13 08:30 - 11:00 | The Young Women’s Leadership School of the Bronx, 1865 Morris Ave, Bronx, 10453, United States
Cool Careers, Potential Paths
at The Young Women’s Leadership School of the Bronx
1865 Morris Ave, Bronx, NY 10453
November 13, 2024
8:30-11:00 am
Sign up to volunteer at TYWLS Bronx!
Seeking volunteers to share their career journeys with New York City public school students!
Cool Careers, Potential Paths is a career-day series from Student Leadership Network, hosted at The Young Women’s Leadership Schools (TYWLS). We connect students in grades 6-12 to professionals with diverse career backgrounds. Your advice, learnings, and experiences will help broaden our students’ awareness of different careers and educational paths.
*Note: TYWLS Bronx is not handicap accessible. This location includes a fourth-floor walk-up.

17th Annual (Em)Power Breakfast
2024-10-17 08:00 - 09:30 | Cipriani 42nd Street, New York, NY, United States
Now more than ever, a college degree is critical to unlocking the highest potential of young people in our country. Join Student Leadership Network in celebrating our exceptional alumni who are making a significant impact in their careers and communities at our (Em)Power Breakfast: College Matters. Help us make college possible for more students nationwide!

Laura Jarrett, Co-anchor of Saturday TODAY and NBC News, will serve as Emcee. Esteemed national leaders Erika Irish Brown, Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer and Head of Talent at Citi, Scott M. Mills, President and CEO of BET Media Group, and Sheena Wright, First Deputy Mayor of the City of New York and will join us to present awards to our alumni.

(Em)Power Breakfast presenters and alumni honorees

We are grateful to all of our supporters for partnering with us to advance equity in education. Your support equips our students with the tools and resources they deserve to reach their full potential. To inquire about Sponsorships, please contact Matthew Chacko at mchacko@studentleadershipnetwork.org.

(Em)Power Breakfast sponsors, in formation

WholeGirl Education National Conference 2024
2024-03-17 17:00 - 2024-03-19 15:00 | Nightingale-Bamford School, 20 East 92nd Street, New York, NY, 10128, United States
Join us for an exploration of Whole Girl theory and practice and the role of girls’ education in creating a more equitable world. This conference is for public school educators serving girls and gender-expansive youth. We will consider the domains where gender equality remains a major issue, such as leadership, politics, health care, and STEM fields, and what girls’ schools can do to prepare our students to address these challenges. Workshops and discussions will focus on creating and supporting innovative schools where girls build leadership skills and use their voices as advocates for their community.

Visit the conference website to learn more, become a sponsor, and register!

Future Success Symposium 2024
2024-01-17 17:00 - 19:30 | Student Leadership Network, 322 8th Avenue, New York, NY, 10001, United States
Future Success Symposium
January 17, 2024 | 5:00 – 7:30 pm
The Alumni Engagement team invites our Student Leadership Network alumni and high school seniors to our 5th Annual Future Success Symposium, “Next Stop: Get Career Ready!” on Wednesday, January 17th, from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm. This event will be held at Student Leadership’s Central Office, 322 8th Ave 4th Floor, New York, NY 10001.
We can’t wait to see you! REGISTER NOW to secure your seat!

The Future Success Symposium is a conference-style event that prepares students for collegiate success. This year’s conference will focus on providing students with the skills needed to succeed in the workplace and help foster relationships with career professionals through dialogue and learning about career support services available in college.
This FREE event is open to all Student Leadership Network Alumni and our high school seniors. SIGN UP TODAY to join us for lively discussions, meet new friends and peers, and learn practical career skills and insights from our panels:

Career Readiness Panel: Hear about the job search and starting a new job from your fellow CBI Alumni who are currently navigating the workforce.
Develop your Elevator Pitch/Resume Tips and Tricks: Practice talking about your accomplishments and work directly with a career professional to identify the soft and hard skills for success. Create an elevator pitch and develop best practices for your resume, along with job search tips and tricks.
Career Readiness Support in College: The Braven Leadership & Accelerator Course: Learn about the Braven Leadership and Accelerator Course, including the enrollment process/requirements and practical tips on navigating the workforce. Eligible attendees will be offered a spot in the program.

Presented by
Alumni Engagement team at Student Leadership Network

16th Annual (Em)Power Breakfast
2023-10-19 08:00 - 09:30 | Cipriani 42nd Street, New York, NY, United States
Nearly 400 champions, supporters, and student ambassadors joined us on October 19th to celebrate Student Leadership Network’s impact on advancing educational equity. For the first time in the event’s history, the (Em)Power Breakfast honored three alumni across our girls’ education and college access programs who are creating change in their communities. Click here to read the recap and see event videos!

To help us celebrate, Victoria Saha, on-air anchor and reporter in Las Vegas and an alumna of SL Network’s The Young Women’s Leadership Schools (TYWLS) of Astoria, served as the morning’s host and introduced our distinguished presenters and honorees:

Our heartfelt thanks to everyone who joined and helped us write the chapter on advancing equity in education! Your support equips our students with the tools and resources they deserve to reach their full potential.

The (Em)Power Breakfast raised over $1.1 million to support and expand our program models across the country. See if your gift can be matched by your employer through the Double the Donation tool on our giving page. If you have not yet given, please consider making a gift for us to continue to do this important work.

Whole Girl Education National Conference
2023-03-16 - 2023-03-18 | Barnard College, 3009 Broadway, New York, NY, 10027, United States
Join us for an exploration of whole girl theory and practice and the ways we can foster authentic connections in schools. This conference is for school leaders, teachers, and educators of girls and gender-expansive youth seeking to build connected communities on a foundation of equity. Workshops and discussions will explore the critical theme of connection.
Visit the conference website to learn more, become a sponsor, and register!

Future Success Symposium 2023
2023-01-11 17:30 - 18:30 | New York
January 11 | 5:30 – 6:30 pm (Virtual Program)
January 12 | In-Person Mixer
The 4th Annual Future Success Symposium will highlight opportunities for advancement among college students and what they need to know to persist successfully. This year, we will explore how to secure the bag and provide the tools necessary to help you understand the importance of overcoming financial barriers that impact your academic journey. Utilizing the guidance and experiences of a host of professionals, we will explore the importance of mentorship, career alignment, and self-confidence.
This FREE event is open to all SL Network Alumni. Sign up today and join us for lively discussions and insights from our amazing panelists:

Dr. Cristina Ortiz-Harvey received her Bachelor of Arts from CUNY Hunter College and her Master of Science from CUNY Baruch College. She recently graduated with her Doctorate of Education in Organizational Leadership from Grand Canyon University. She is a passionate leader in higher education with over 20 years of work experience in financial aid and enrollment management.

Sydney Kozakis, CFP, ChFC started her journey as a Financial Representative Intern in 2019, and went on to become the youngest female Certified Financial Planner practitioner in the country. Sydney specializes in providing strategic, comprehensive advice to help successful women meet their financial goals.

Asher Kennedy is a Certified Financial Planner with a background in multi-generational financial planning. As a Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley, Asher provides clients with advice and solutions to preserve and grow their wealth.

Our panelists will offer insights and their experiences around these key themes:

Foundation 1: Money Stress to Money Success: A Guide to Financial Freedom – Students will learn how to practice healthy money habits, getting them one step closer to financial freedom in the face of adversity.
Foundation 2: SAPChat, Navigating Satisfactory Academic Progress – Presenters will help you understand how your academics impact your financial success
Foundation 3: Making Money Moves: Financing Your Dream – Join us for this session about chasing your dreams and aligning with a plan.

This year’s event will be held on Zoom from January 11th, 2023, at 5:30 PM EST. For those who register but cannot attend, a recording of the session will be sent following the event.
The Future Success Symposium is co-presented by CBI Alumni Engagement at Student Leadership Network and SUNY Office of Student Success.

Co-presented by
Alumni Engagement team at SL Network
Office of Enrollment and Student Success at SUNY

Alumni Engagement Workshop: Gratitude and Mindfulness
2022-11-16 15:00 - 16:00 | New York
Wellness is the full integration of physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. Each month we will highlight a different aspect of wellness. Join us!
This month we’re talking about gratitude and mindfulness.
Alumni and students are encouraged to RSVP and attend!
For more information, email the Alumni Engagement team: alumni@studentleadershipnetwork.org

Alumni Engagement Workshop: Study Habits
2022-11-10 16:00 - 17:00 | New York
Stop by our fun and interactive workshop to discuss and learn new study habits!
Alumni and students are encouraged to RSVP and attend.
For more information, email the Alumni Engagement team: alumni@studentleadershipnetwork.org

Alumni Engagement Workshop: Sleep Hygiene
2022-10-19 15:00 - 16:00 | New York
Wellness is the full integration of physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. Each month we will highlight a different aspect of wellness. Join us!
This month we’re talking about Sleep Hygiene – developing good habits for healthy sleep.
Alumni and students are encouraged to RSVP and attend – prizes for those in attendance!
For more information, email the Alumni Engagement team: alumni@studentleadershipnetwork.org

25th Anniversary Celebration
2022-10-12 08:00 - 09:30 | Cipriani 42nd Street, New York, NY, United States
What a thrill it was to host our 25th Anniversary Celebration (Em)Power Breakfast, marking 25 years of our work to equalize and improve education! We were overjoyed to celebrate the amazing accomplishments of our students with nearly 400 champions and supporters in attendance. Click here to learn more and see event pictures and videos!

This year’s program was filled with pure energy and inspiration. Deborah Roberts, ABC News Senior National Affairs Correspondent, served as Mistress of Ceremonies for this milestone event, and our distinguished presenters helped us honor three extraordinary alumnae who are leaders in their communities and industries nationwide.

uAspire Chat & Chew
2022-05-27 13:00 - 14:00 | New York
Come along for a “CHAT and CHEW” with our partners at uAspire!
CBI seniors and alumni are invited to join us for this engaging and informative event to learn, connect, and meet with your uAspire college affordability counselor.
Gift cards will be offered to those who attend! Save your spot today.

POSTPONED - Conquer Imposter Syndrome
2022-05-26 17:30 - 18:30 | New York
UPDATE: This event will be postponed. Stay tuned for a new date and time!
Imposter syndrome is a common experience for many of us but it shouldn’t stop us from reaching our full potential!
Join us as Learning & Development Specialist, Janelle Washington, leads a workshop to understand Imposter Syndrome and how to combat feelings of self-doubt. You’ll leave this event with new perspectives and practical tips for conquering imposter syndrome. This event is open and offered at no cost to all current CBI students and alumni. Save your spot today and tell a friend!

About the presenter
Janelle Washington, Founder, and CEO of Learning Partners, LLC, brings a wealth of knowledge in Project Management, Learning and Development, and Nonprofit & Organizational Development. Before starting Learning Partners Consulting in 2018, Janelle worked as a Learning and Development professional for various industries and companies such as the National Urban League, JP Morgan Chase & Co, and VICE Media. Janelle holds a master’s in Public Administration from Baruch College and a B.S in Public Administration from Virginia State University. Janelle is currently pursuing her second Masters at New York University while working as an L&D consultant at Meta.
Learn more about Learning Partners, LLC

CBI Alumni Engagement Meet & Greet
2022-05-25 12:00 - 13:00 | New York
What does it mean to be part of the CBI Alumni Network?
Can the Alumni Engagement team help me find internships and training programs?
How will the Alumni Engagement team support me through college?
Our Alumni Engagement team is ready to answer all of these questions and more at a Meet & Greet on Wednesday, May 25th! Here’s what to expect:

Learn what it means to be part of the CBI Alumni family
Explore awesome and helpful resources – exclusive to you as a CBI Alumni!
Connect with other CBI alums – you might meet other people attending the same college as you!
Raffle prizes!

Two sessions will be offered at 12pm and 5pm. Sign up to receive the meeting link and come to the session that works best for you!

Alumni Week
2022-05-23 - 2022-05-27 | New York
Alumni Week
May 23 – 27, 2022
Class of 2022, get ready to join the CBI Alumni Network!
Your CBI Alumni Engagement team has a bunch of great virtual events and contests happening throughout the week! Look out for

Daily challenges and prizes on SL Net Connect, the CBI Alumni social networking platform (Sign up today!)
“Chat & Chew” info session with uAspire financial advisors
“Conquer Imposter Syndrome” workshop
CBI Alumni Engagement Meet & Greet – come learn about the kinds of resources and services you’re eligible for as a CBI alumni
Raffles, contests, and many chances to win win win!
Opportunities to meet and connect with other CBI alums – and start building your college network!

Email us at alumni@studentleadershipnetwork.org for more information and questions. Otherwise, keep an eye out for further details from your director of college counseling (DCC), and follow us on Instagram for Alumni Week updates and announcements.

Alumni Week Virtual Events!

May 25 / 12 PM and 5PM

Meet the CBI Alumni Engagement Team! We’ll tell you all about the cool perks and helpful resources available to you as a CBI Alumni.
Sign up for CBI Alumni Meet & Greet!

May 26 / 5:30 PM
What is imposter syndrome and how can we conquer it so we can reach our full potential? Come learn more in this engaging and insightful workshop.
Sign up for Conquer Imposter Syndrome!

May 27 / 1 PM
Understanding financial aid and how to afford college can be overwhelming! But our partners at uAspire have your back. Come meet the friendly team at uAspire over lunch!
Sign up for Chat and Chew with uAspire

Alumni Info Session: The Animation Project
2022-05-17 13:00 - 14:00 | New York
Interested in learning more about animation and digital arts?
The Made in NY Animation Project provides hands-on, curriculum-based learning projects for young people aged 12 to 24 facilitated by a licensed creative arts therapist and a professional animator.
Join the CBI Alumni Engagement team for an info session to learn how to get involved and how to turn your passion for animation and digital arts into a career!
FREE Gift cards are offered to those in attendance!

The Young Professionals Career Expo
2022-04-27 17:30 - 19:00 | New York
Are you a CBI senior or recent alumni considering a career training program? Then the Young Professionals Career Expo is the event for you!
At this virtual event, you will be able to meet directly with training, education, and apprenticeship providers and explore careers in:

healthcare
emergency services
business analysis
barbering and cosmetology
TV and film production
software development
certified drivers
and more!

Sign up today for this FREE event and tell a friend!

Senior Send-off: Syracuse Region
2022-04-26 12:00 - 13:00 | New York
Are you a CBI senior who has been accepted to a Syracuse region college or university? The Alumni Engagement Team along with Syracuse Region HEOP are excited to invite you to a Senior Send-off on April 26 at 12pm on ZOOM.
Join us to learn more about your school, meet some current students, and have all of your questions answered. And did we mention there will be a raffle and prizes, too? Register for this free event today!
Syracuse region schools include:

Cazenovia College
Clarkson College
Cornell University
Hamilton College
Ithaca College
Hobart and William Smith Colleges
Le Moyne College
St. Lawrence University
Syracuse University
Utica College

Time Management & Anti-Procrastination Workshop
2022-04-22 13:30 - 14:30 | New York
Join our CBI Alumni Engagement team to learn about different time management styles and explore resources/applications to help with procrastination. We will create time management goals with fun games and a raffle for attendees. Register for this FREE event today – and bring a friend!

Future Success Symposium 2022
2022-01-11 17:30 - 18:30 | New York
January 11 – 13 | 5:30 – 6:30 pm (Virtual)
The Alumni Engagement team at SL Network and Office of Enrollment Management and Student Success at SUNY are teaming up once again for the third annual Future Success Symposium, a conference-style program focused on college success! This year, we will explore how to define your purpose and provide tools for your own self-exploration and discovery journey. Join us for lively and insightful discussions from a diverse panel of professionals with a wealth of experience in student and college success!
This FREE event is open to all SL Network Alumni. Sign up today and join us for lively discussions and insights from our amazing panelists!
About the sessions and presenters

Session 1: Mental “Wealth”
In this session, students will learn how to develop a growth mindset in order to achieve their academic and personal goals.
Featured presenters
Mr. Clinton DeMerritt obtained a bachelor’s degree in Information Technology from SUNY Plattsburgh. Mr. DeMerritt works at Accenture as a Business & Integration Arch Assoc. Manager where he works with the latest technologies to deliver secure, reliable, resilient, and scalable data management platforms. He also launched a podcast, Conversations of Color, which allows peers to share ideas, emotions, and questions as it relates to our racially-biased society and the impact on our mental health.

Jessica Herd is a licensed mental health counselor practicing psychotherapy in the state of New York. She has been working in her private practice located in Brooklyn, NY for nearly five years. Jessica graduated from SUNY New Paltz with a master’s of science in mental health counseling. She is passionate about mental health education and assisting her clients with removing barriers to reaching their life aspirations.

Session 2: Academic Discovery and Success
Our presenters will tackle the question “Do majors matter?” and discuss creative ways students can use their major to find a career path that they love.
Featured presenters
Camille Parchment is a first-year law clerk at Bracewell LLP in the Corporate and Securities practice group. She is a graduate of the Duke University School of Law and has a B.A. in sociology and history from the University of Pennsylvania. Prior to law school, Camille worked as a media buyer and account coordinator for multiple media agencies. During law school, she interned at a couple of law firms as well as the NYC Mayor’s Office. At Bracewell, Camille focuses her practice on joint ventures, and public and private capital markets offerings. She also helps advise clients on general corporate and compliance matters, as well as reporting and disclosure obligations.

Mikeila Bowen earned a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Sociology, and Psychology from SUNY Plattsburgh and master’s degree in Criminal Justice from DeSales University. Mikeila works for the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco & Firearms and Explosives (ATF) as a Criminal Investigator/Special Agent and investigates criminal matters relating to violent offenders and fugitives, firearm criminal possession charges, illegal manufacturing of certain weapons, drug trafficking, federal arsons, FFL burglaries and firearms trafficking. She is currently assigned to the Nashville Field Division.

Jayah Arnett is an unfiltered storyteller, community lover, and hustler who is deeply rooted in community, culture, and collaboration. Her commitment is shown through grassroots partnerships, marketing, and her digital platform, My Projects Runway. She has a passion for spreading awareness on topics that directly affect her community and making sure Black and Brown people are included in the conversation. Jayah is a first-generation college graduate from SUNY Plattsburgh and has learned through her journey it is important to pay it forward because everyone deserves an opportunity.

Session 3: Building your Community
A mentor relationship can be deeply impactful and meaningful. Join us for this session to learn how to find and make the most of a mentor relationship.
Featured panelists
Keith Nuñez was born and raised in the Bronx where at a young age he navigated being a first-generation Latino and the only English speaker in his family. The desire to fly away from the Bronx and take the first steps to change his family’s legacy motivated him to attend SUNY Buffalo State where he earned his bachelor’s degree in English and master’s degree in Higher Education and Student Affairs Administration. Keith is an advocate of all individuals and communities and strives to create a diverse and supportive culture in his role as an EOP counselor.

Abigail Bryant is a Brooklyn native with a masters’ degree in Sociology with a concentration on Race, Class & Gender. Abby – as she likes to go by – has over 8 years of experience in Higher Education. She specializes in student success and has worked in multiple capacities within higher education including but not limited to: financial aid, residence life, career services, advising, social justice facilitation, and retention. Currently, Abby is the Director of EOP at Jefferson Community College, where she works with some of the most resilient and powerful students in higher education!

Watch the keynote address from Future Success Symposium 2021:

Co-presented by
Alumni Engagement team at SL Network
Office of Enrollment and Student Success at SUNY

Open Source Analytics for College Success
2021-10-13 16:00 - 17:00 | New York
About the event:
Join us for an in-depth conversation with Jared Knowles, President of Civilytics Consulting. Jared has implemented world-class data science applications for multiple school districts and public postsecondary systems. His work focuses on creating sustainable analytics for public organizations, from systems that predict student success in college gateway courses to identifying academically-prepared students of color for recruitment by Pennsylvania Higher Education, to developing dashboards for the Tableau Racial Equity Data Hub.
Jared’s work has been central to the Harvard Strategic Data Project’s Open SDP toolkit, a project to create open-source tools for analyzing patterns and trends along the education pipeline, from high school graduation, to seamless college transition, to college enrollment, and persistence in college. Originally conceived as a tool for use by school districts, the OpenSDP toolkit may prove a valuable analytical resource, an exemplar of collaborative work, and analytics community for College Success organizations as well.
About the speaker:
Dr. Jared Knowles formerly served as a research analyst with the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. There he led the design and deployment of the Wisconsin Dropout Early Warning System (DEWS), a machine learning predictive framework available to all schools serving students grades 5-9 in the state. He also led several internal analysis efforts culminating in presenting findings to agency leadership, legislators, school leaders, teachers, and the public. He completed his Ph.D. in political science at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2015. He was also a fellow in the Interdisciplinary Training Program in Education Sciences, an Institute of Education Sciences pre-doctoral training program at the Wisconsin Center for Education Research. Jared is currently the president of Civilytics Consulting, LLC. He founded Civilytics in 2016 to pursue his passion for providing high-quality public performance metrics for government services. He provides an array of consulting services including statistical computing, research design, and data analysis, and R programming training. He has expertise in machine learning, multilevel modeling, and other statistical analysis methods.

Whole Girl Education Leadership Institute
2021-10-07 09:00 - 16:00 | Student Leadership Network, 322 8th Avenue, New York, NY, 10001, United States
Educating girls is our passion and we would be delighted to have you join us for the Whole Girl Education Leadership Institute!
Join us for a two-part professional development series to learn about Whole Girl Education supervisory practices to improve the educational experiences of girls on

October 7 in NYC followed by a school visit on October 8; and
February 18 virtually.

The cost for both workshops is $1,000 (scholarship funding available on a first-come, first-serve basis) which will include:

Two full days of professional development
Whole Girl Education Toolkit
One coaching or observation session
Access to office hours and professional learning community meetings

Questions about the workshop or our work? Get in touch with Sarah Boldin, Director of Leadership & New Schools

Visualizing the NSC: A Collaborative Journey from Data to Value
2021-09-29 14:00 - 15:00 | New York
About the event:
We were excited to host an in-depth conversation with Dr.Kelly Bay-Meyer and Jake Fournier from GuidEd Insight. Developed with input from NCAN and the Common Measures Learning Community, the GuidEd Insight visualization platform is built to integrate National Student Clearinghouse and other student data to inform the actions that drive college success. GuidEd Insight makes equity a priority, with tools to inform college success for students of color, first-generation students, and students impacted by poverty. Kelly and Jake shared the tool and joined in a discussion about the journey that made it, tackling challenges of data integration, wrangling with NSC data, and building usable analytics for different types of organizations and users. Please view the playback of the event via the YouTube video above and watch as we mine the experience of GuidEd Insight for lessons on how College Success organizations can make actionable analytics a reality.
Meet our speakers:
Kelly Bay-Meyer, Ph.D, Chief Operations Officer
Trained as a political scientist focused on education politics and empowerment, Kelly earned her Ph.D. from Brown University and returned home to WA to serve her local community. She taught courses in research methods and social justice at Seattle University before serving as senior research and evaluation officer at the College Success Foundation. Kelly has over ten years’ experience in research and evaluation within the college and career success field. She is passionate about centering equity and leveraging data and technology to drive operational strategy and improve outcomes for our students and communities.

Jake Fournier, M.S.M., President
With a passion for bringing customer-focused software solutions from inception to success, Jake leads the GuidEd Insight software product. Along with a history of agile software development, he brings balanced technology and mission-focused experience to the organization. Jake holds a Master of Science in Management and PMP (Project Management Professional), ACP (Agile Certified Practitioner), and CSM (Certified Scrum Master) certifications.

For more information please contact Aaron Hawn, Director of Research & Evaluation – ahawn@studentleadershipnetwork.org

Meet Your Support Squad!
2021-09-21 16:00 - 17:00 | New York
SL Network Alumni are invited to join us for this information session co-hosted by uAspire and the Alumni Engagement Team at SL Network.
Learn how to make the most of the relationship with your uAspire advisor as well as the services available to you from our Alumni Engagement team. We will also discuss your college campus “web of support” and how to maximize these resources at your college or university. Sign up for this free event today and bring your questions!

Common Metrics, Uncommon Solutions
2021-09-15 14:00 - 15:00 | New York
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About the event:
We are excited to present a virtual conversation with funders and program staff on aligning outcomes and mapping value across the diverse landscape of college access and success! Join us in conversation with NCAN and Carnegie Corporation for capturing success for College Access & Success programs.
Meet our panelists:
Farhad Asghar is a program officer with the Carnegie Corporation’s education program, where he manages the Pathways to Postsecondary Success portfolio. Farhad oversees grantmaking that supports practices and policies aimed at creating flexible pathways for students throughout their K–16 education with the goal of college completion and preparing students for work and careers.

Bill DeBaun is the director of data and evaluation at NCAN. In that role, he researches and writes about college access and success programming that demonstrates significant results for students’ college enrollment and graduation rates while additionally providing technical assistance to other initiatives. Mr. DeBaun leads NCAN’s Benchmarking Project, an ongoing collaborative research effort with NCAN members that examines the enrollment and completion outcomes of students served by college access and success programs.

Jon Roure is the Executive Vice President & Chief Innovation Officer (CIO) at Student Leadership Network. As the organization’s first CIO, Jon oversees program planning and implementation across the network. He provides overall leadership to the CollegeBound Initiative (CBI) while developing the workstreams to support the organization’s strategic planning efforts. These include an increased focus on alumni engagement, research and evaluation, and national expansion via Young Women’s Leadership Network affiliate schools.

For more information please contact Aaron Hawn, Director of Research & Evaluation – ahawn@studentleadershipnetwork.org

Alumni Engagement Summer Series - Wellness Wednesdays
2021-07-28 16:00 - 17:00 | New York
The Alumni Engagement team at Student Leadership Network presents The Summer Series!

Wellness Wednesdays
Heading to college is an exciting milestone but all of the new changes can be overwhelming. Join us and our special guest, Dr. Shantal Powell (Senior Counselor, University at Albany) for a supportive and welcoming discussion about managing stress and anxiety, maintaining boundaries and relationships, and more. Free to attend but must register in order to receive the Zoom link.
July 28, August 4, August 11 from 4:00 – 5:00 PM on Zoom

Alumni Engagement Summer Series - Financial Series
2021-07-21 15:00 - 16:00 | New York
The Alumni Engagement team at Student Leadership Network presents The Summer Series!
Financial Series
Managing your money while in college doesn’t have to be a mystery. Join our partners, uAspire, as their team of advisors guides you through topics such as:
– Making Sense of Your Dollars and Cents: Personal Finances and Budgeting
– Avoid the Trap: How to sidestep common financial aid pitfalls.
– Support Squad: Making the most of the relationship with your uAspire advisor
July 21, July 22, and August 4 from 3:00 – 4:00 PM on Zoom

Young Professionals Career Expo 2021
2021-04-28 15:00 - 16:30 | New York
Thank you for making our first-ever Young Professionals Career Expo a success!
On April 28, the CBI Alumni Engagement team hosted the Young Professionals Career Expo. This virtual event was an opportunity for high school seniors and CBI alumni to meet with education, career training, and apprenticeship providers. Thank you to the following organizations for partnering with us for this event:

NPower
MMCC WIOA Culinary Program
St. Nick’s Alliance Workforce Development
Brooklyn EOC
Bronx EOC
Brooklyn Workforce Innovations
Pursuit
Phipps Neighborhood

Find and watch video replays from the event:

Find and download resources from our presenters:

If you are from an organization that provides career/workforce training and would like to partner with us on future events, please contact the Alumni Engagement team.
