Hello Alumni!
Pay it forward, expand your network!

PeerForward has influenced the lives of more than 600,000 young people — and if you’re one of them, we invite you with open arms to join our national network of alumni.

As much as we can gain connecting with one another, there’s even more we can give: paying it forward, serving as ambassadors, volunteers, and staff for PeerForward.

Apply: Alumni Support Team

alumni students lift each other up - literally!

Seeking Uplifting Leaders!

PeerForward thrives because of the thousands of alumni who help us inspire future generations with peer leadership. For years, PeerForward alumni have volunteered in numerous roles, assisting students during workshops on their journey to become Peer Leaders.

The Alumni Support Team is vital to every workshop. The roles available for the 2025 workshop season are:

Operations Specialist
Operations Specialist Captain
Peer Support Specialist
Peer Support Specialist Captain
Writing Coach Coordinator
Director of College Coaching

Alumni selected for these roles commit to supporting students and ensuring that all Peer Leaders attain their workshop goals. All team members offer advice, encouragement, and reassurance to students throughout their workshop experience. Applications for the Alumni Support team open in February 3, 2025.

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We’re building networks and strengthening relationships among Alumni, who can help each other advance careers while assisting younger students on their path to a degree.

Connect with us on Instagram @AlumniOfPeerForward

We’re building networks and strengthening relationships among Alumni, who can help each other advance careers while assisting younger students on their path to a degree.

Alumni Voices & Stories

“In my youth educator role, I bring in the care and effectiveness that PeerForward has shown me. It has led to me being a better leader, continuously striving to improve so I can encourage Peer Leaders to encourage others.”

— Krystal Bydonne, Alumna

“Every workshop, Peer Leaders talk about battling their obstacles and overcoming them. It pushes me to do it too. When you meet obstacles, don’t shy away. Greet them, embrace them, because overcoming is what will lead you to where you want to be and WHO you want to be.”

— Chidozie Ukwandu, Alumnus, Class of ’22, University of Maryland

“The connections I built from my first workshop motivate me to keep coming back. It’s a family. People keep up with me, and it keeps me on my toes. Being able to do the same for someone else lets me know I’ve got this. Empathy is the key”

— Tyree, Alumnus, Prince George’s Community College/University of Baltimore

“PeerForward changed my life from the moment I got off the bus at my Peer Leader Workshop in 2006. The people I met, skills I obtained, encouragement I received, and purpose I felt shaped me into the servant leader I am today. When volunteering with PeerForward, you help people see and reach their full potential.”

— Kendra Yates, College Coach, Alumna, Workshop Director

“PeerForward showed me that opportunity is all around me. I used to limit my dreams because I didn’t have the money or know where to start. I have a network of people ready to help me do what I aspire to.”

— Zipporah Sewell, ’19 Robert Morris University ’23

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Hello Alumni!
Pay it forward, expand your network!