Recognition for Outstanding Service

I wanted to highlight the work of one of our classmates and congratulate her on her recent recognition:

Name: Paola Santana-Wright
Program: Higher Education
Professional Areas of Interest: College Access, Outreach, Admissions, and Higher Ed Policy

Last week, Paola received an award from the Riordan Volunteer Leadership Development Program (RVLDP) at their "Celebration of Leadership Legacy" event.  The mission of the RVLDP is to train young business leaders for lifelong service in the governance of nonprofit organizations.  Through the program, Paola learned about nonprofit board governance, interned on a nonprofit board of directors, and now serves on the board of directors of the Gabriella Education Foundation (which runs a K-8 charter school and a very successful dance program in an underserved community).  Paola was recognized as the co-founder of the Alumni Advisory Committee for the RVLDP.  The Alumni Advisory Committee fosters alumni engagement with the RVLDP.

(Paola pictured on the right)

Congratulations Paola!