The Scholars Latino Initiative has announced the appointment of Fawn-Amber Montoya, Ph.D., associate dean for diversity, inclusion and external engagement at James Madison University, to its board of directors. “Dr. Montoya is an incredible leader and we are honored to have her join SLI,” said Jason Good, board chair. “Her experience and expertise add immense value to our organization and…
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Careers Panel Discussion highlights possibilities for SLI scholars
Moderated by Karina Kline-Gabel, vice chair of the SLI board of directors and of the Virginia Latino Advisory Board, this Scholars Latino Initiative presentation for SLI scholars and additional student groups featured leaders sharing about their careers and professional experiences. Panelists included:*Maribel Castañeda, Director of Appointments and Director of Latino Outreach, Governor Ralph S. Northam*Kevin Gabel, Director of Construction Management,…
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Local SLI program celebrates 2021 graduates
A local SLI program recognized its graduating mentors and seven graduating scholars at a celebration this month featuring a SLI alumna as guest speaker, who shared about her own SLI/college journey. A graduating scholar and her mentor shared brief reflections about how SLI has shaped them, and SLI program director Karen Cornejo Guillen presented graduating scholars and mentors with a…
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Great Community Give ’21
Thank you, Great Community Give! Sixty-six donors gave $15,246 to help Scholars Latino Initiative provide college scholarships, computer awards, dual enrollment tuition assistance, and college opportunities for Latinx students. As SLI alumna Sofiá ’16 said recently: “SLI was a very eye-opening program for me. I had amazing mentors who guided me in my educational path, as well as that ‘push’…
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Meet SLI in Richmond (2021)
Guests at this virtual event discovered the Scholars Latino Initiative’s Richmond, Virginia program through the experiences of its scholars, mentors, and founder. The event was sponsored by Truist Financial, and hosted by Lyons Sanchezconcha of the Virginia Latino Advisory Board and Amelia Castañeda of Richmond Public Schools.
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¡Conózcanos! SLI – Harrisonburg
Aprenda sobre el programa de Scholars Latino Initiative a través de las experiencias de los estudiantes, los tutores y los líderes de la organización en este evento virtual. Presentado por Karina Kline-Gabel de la junta Virginia Latino Advisory Board y Sal Romero de las escuelas públicas de Harrisonburg Public Schools. Patrocinado por Rocktown Realty.
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Helmuth receives SLI Service Award
Departing SLI board member Phil Helmuth has received a Scholars Latino Initiative Service Award in recognition of his eight-year tenure, which included terms as chair and treasurer. “Phil’s energy is infectious,” said Jason Good, board chair. “He was the stabilizing force through SLI’s early years, and a constant source of expertise and wisdom.” Known by board colleagues as “tireless and…
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Meet SLI in Winchester
The Winchester, Virginia program of Scholars Latino Initiative was featured in a virtual “Meet SLI” event hosted by Bryan Pearce-Gonzales, member of the SLI Board of Directors, professor of Hispanic Studies at Shenandoah University, and member of the WPS School Board. It featured SLI mentors and scholars sharing about their experiences. Learn more about SLI’s impact here and donate here.
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“Thank You!” for SLI’s success in 2020
A letter from Jason Goodchair, SLI board of directorsvice president for innovation and student recruitment, Eastern Mennonite University Dear SLI Community of Support, As 2020 comes to an end, I want to express my gratitude to you for your vital participation in creating college opportunities for SLI’s 114 current and alumni scholars, like Albert ’19: “SLI positively impacted me by…
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Why I Support SLI
Shining Accounting Services CEO Sandra Suarez (pictured cradling a framed newspaper article about her Samuel R. Bowman, II Endowed Scholarship award) has served as a board member, volunteer, and faithful donor for the Scholars Latino Initiative, which empowers its scholars just as Suarez was once empowered in her own educational journey. Nothing is impossible. I absolutely HATE the phrase, “I…
