In The News
PeerForward receives grant from MacKenzie Scott
PeerForward is excited to be included in the latest round of gifts from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott. We are honored to receive her investment and vote of confidence in our work […]
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Spotlight
Peer Leaders kick off this year’s Financial Aid Campaign
Peer Leaders have been working tirelessly this fall to boost college application rates at their high schools – but they know there is more to college attainment than just an […]
In The News
PeerForward Looks to the Future with Two New Board Members
PeerForward expands with the addition of Karin Goldmark and Frank S. Williams to the board, continuing their work in creating opportunities for students to succeed. Karin Goldmark, previously Deputy […]
Student Stories
Peer Leaders ramp up Campaign Apply during National College Application Month
High school seniors are in the thick of college application season, and Peer Leaders are here to help! PeerForward’s Campaign Apply is a yearly initiative whereby Peer Leaders work to […]
Spotlight
Simple Back-to-School Event Ideas from Peer Leaders
The start of a new school year is always full of possibilities, and no one is more excited than Peer Leaders to share those possibilities with their classmates. As students […]
Spotlight
How Mario went from Peer Leader to Academic Advisor
When PeerForward in College at California State University, Los Angeles began in 2020, Mario Bahena felt an instant connection to the program’s mission. “I really wanted to make sure no […]
In The News
New emergency fund for PeerForward Alumni graduating from college
On behalf of PeerForward, we are excited to announce that we have received $50,000 to provide emergency funding to any College Summit/PeerForward alumni graduating with an undergraduate degree between December 2022 […]
In The News
LTX Quest welcomes PeerForward
LTX Quest, hosted by LTX Connect, is “the largest hybrid multi sector, multi-generational gathering of Latinx professionals.” PeerForward CEO, Gary Z. Linnen, and Peer Leader, Erica […]
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Peer Leaders train to improve persistence at Cal State LA
Peer Leaders at California State University, Los Angeles serve first-year students by providing pivotal academic and social support. PeerForward in College trains and employs Peer Leaders to ease the high […]
