Events
A Night Among Peers
On Monday, October 7, we hosted our annual Board Dinner at the Cornell Club in NYC. Our CEO, Gary Z. Linnen, moderated a fireside chat with special guest Rishi Jaitly, […]
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Events
Amazon Announces Sponsorship of PeerForward
Yesterday, Amazon graciously invited PeerForward to join the ribbon cutting ceremony for a new fulfillment center in Delta Township, a municipality in Michigan, alongside several city, regional, and state leaders. Our Managing […]
Volunteers
Guest Blogpost: Phillips Percy shares his Summer Workshop Experience
The following is a guest blog post written by beloved PeerForward Coach, Alumni, and longtime volunteer, Phillips Percy. Picture this: long hours stretching into the evening as our scholars […]
Alumni
Marcus Prince: The Story of ‘Brother 0’
It’s common for people to ask for pictures at PeerForward Workshops. Our University of South Carolina Workshop was no exception. As the banquet ended and the dance began, some Peer […]
Events
The 2024 Workshop Season Comes to a Close
This summer, PeerForward held four Workshops dedicated to training our Peer Leaders to uplift their fellow students and serve their community through three high-impact campaigns: Campaign Apply, Campaign Connect, and […]
Press
PeerForward is “On Track for Good” with Amtrak
With a shared commitment to creating equitable opportunities for people in underserved communities across the nation, PeerForward and Amtrak have come together to support first generation, college-bound high school students […]
Volunteers
Our Corporate Partners are Making a BIG Impact!
Throughout this past year, our corporate partners, both new and returning, have played a crucial role by enlightening, encouraging, and empowering our students and staff. Their contributions have significantly impacted […]
Alumni
Omezie Omeokwe signs off as National Alumni Council Chair
As a nonprofit organization, PeerForward is sustained in part by the service of our dedicated Alumni who work tirelessly to uplift and inspire the new generation of Peer Leaders. […]
Alumni
PeerForward welcomes Baja Poawui as the new Chair of our National Alumni Council
PeerForward is pleased to announce that Baja Poawui has been promoted to Chair of our National Alumni Council (NAC)! Baja attended her workshop at Randolph College in 2008. Beyond Peer […]