Oliver Scholars

?? Have you nominated a student yet for the Oliver Scholars Program? Time is ticking! ? At Oliver Scholars, we provide over 10 years of life-changing support, helping exceptional students achieve their full potential. Don’t miss the chance to help a bright young mind join our community of future leaders. ?? Nominate today and open the door to endless possibilities! ?? https://lnkd.in/drdB6WG #NominationSeason?#Scholarship?#Leadership?#Service?#Oliverstrong?#Oliverproud?#Outdream?#Outdo?#Outshine

?? A huge congratulations to Dr. Danielle Cox for receiving the Distinguished Leadership Award at the 1199 Care for Kids Gala last night! ?? Your dedication and impact continue to inspire us all. Thank you for embodying the spirit of Out Dream, Out Do, Out Shine every day. Keep up the amazing work, Dr. Cox—we’re so proud of you! ?? #OliverScholars #OutDreamOutDoOutShine #Leadership #Congratulations

Celebrating 40 Years of Excellence! Join us for our next #40for40 Alumni Spotlight. This week, we proudly shine the spotlight on Hawa Sako '11!!! Hawa Sako is a Senior Software Engineer currently employed at Etsy. She has worked on product development in the Payments Space for the last 5 years where she has collaborated cross functionally with product, design and external partners to implement changes to Etsy's site in addition to adding payment methods such as Klarna, JCB and Diners. She has also contributed to efforts to improve diversity in the engineering body by helping to organize an apprenticeship program for Black and LatinX engineers, and a talk series for women new to engineering. She is passionate about Etsy's commitment to prioritizing unique and sentimental items, a mission that resonates deeply with her own gifting experience. Growing up in an immigrant household in the South Bronx, with little disposable income, it was the little items that mattered: a crocheted hat with crooked green cat ears and blue eyes that her sister made for her, a handmade black wallet with purple stripes and glitter that her best friend crafted. Sentimental items in a home where resources were scarce. She earned a full ride to Princeton University where she studied Comparative Literature. She speaks Spanish, French, Portuguese and Bambara, in addition to her native English. She has dual citizenship in the US and France, and her love of languages and exploring different cultures has driven her to split her residence between the two. She has an extracurricular interest in event planning, angel investing, and music creation. Join us in celebrating Hawa's achievements and the legacy of Oliver Scholars over the past 40 years! #OliverScholars #40thAnniversary #AlumniSpotlight #ScholarsipLeadershipService #FourDecadesStrong #oliverstrong

?? Have you submitted your nomination yet? It’s Nomination Season for the Oliver Scholars Program! Help us find exceptional students ready to unlock their potential and make a lasting impact. ?? Nominate today and be a part of their journey! #OliverScholars #NominationSeason #FutureLeaders #Scholarship #Leadership #Service #OutdoOutDreamOutShine https://lnkd.in/drdB6WG

Celebrating 40 Years of Excellence! Join us for our next #40for40 Alumni Spotlight. This week, we proudly shine the spotlight on Valerie Grillo '92 Valerie Grillo is a global Human Resources leader with a proven track record of success in driving business transformation, leading strategic HR initiatives and creating inclusive, high-performing work environments. Currently serving as Vice President of Human Resources at Google, Valerie brings over 25 years of experience to the role, with the last three years dedicated to leading and transforming HR and business practices within Google's dynamic and innovative culture. Valerie leads the HR teams for Google products that serve billions of users around the world, including Google Search, Maps and Ads. Valerie has been instrumental in aligning Google’s people strategy to enable Google’s advancements in applying generative AI to its Consumer products. She serves as an advisor to Google leaders and mentors many across the Company. Valerie is passionate about talent development, diversity & inclusion, & employee well-being. Prior to joining Google, Valerie spent 19 years at American Express (Amex). At Amex, Valerie held a wide range of HR Leadership positions including Senior Vice President HR for both the Global Commercial Services and Global Consumer Services business, Chief Diversity Officer and Head of Global Employee & Labor Relations. At American Express, Valerie built a reputation as an inclusive leader who drove transformation and inspired teams. As Chief Diversity Officer (CDO), she established American Express as a leader in the space. Valerie spoke extensively on DEI and was featured in the media for her expertise on the topic. Valerie earned a bachelor’s degree with honors in Psychology from Brown University and an MA in Organizational Psychology from Columbia University. Valerie’s accolades include being named one of the Top Executives in Corporate Diversity by Black Enterprise and a 2018 “Power Woman” by Moves Magazine. Join us in celebrating Valerie's achievements and the legacy of Oliver Scholars over the past 40 years! #OliverScholars #40thAnniversary #AlumniSpotlight #ScholarsipLeadershipService #FourDecadesStrong #oliverstrong

Celebrating 40 Years of Excellence! Join us for our next #40for40 Alumni Spotlight. This week, we proudly shine the spotlight on Johnny Araujo '09! Johnny Araujo is a software engineer with a robust background in both technology and project management, and with a passion for mentorship and lifting others as he climbs. As a Senior Lead Software Engineer at Deloitte Digital, Johnny oversees the acquisition, development, and deployment of talent which promotes the maturity of the firm by optimizing team performance and project outcomes. Prior to joining Deloitte Digital in January 2024, Johnny worked at Giant Machines, where he climbed through the ranks from Software Engineer to eventually serve as Principal Engineer.?His deep technical knowledge, combined with a keen ability to understand client needs, enabled him to develop and implement innovative software solutions tailored to solving clients' complex engineering challenges.?In addition to his client deliverables, Johnny played a pivotal role in the recruitment, development, and management of early career engineers.?He co-led the creation of a comprehensive recruiting and training program designed to equip entry-level engineers with the essential skills and knowledge required to excel in their engineering consulting careers while shortening the time to value for new engineers.?This training program contributed to an engineer attrition rate of under 5 percent, in an industry with attrition rates greater than 20 percent per year. Johnny began his career in software engineering as an App Developer at HEVO Power, a small start-up specializing in wireless charging technology for electric vehicles?Prior to transitioning into software engineering, Johnny worked for the NYC Department of Design and Construction as a Construction Project Manager, where he successfully managed four capital construction projects totaling $55M. Johnny holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from The George Washington University and has completed intensive training in Web Development at Fullstack Academy.?? Johnny grew up in Washington Heights and was a member of the Oliver Scholars Class of ‘09.?Johnny has remained involved with Oliver since he graduated, most recently by serving on the Alumni Council Scholar Support Committee.?In that role, Johnny supported yearly programming, connected alumni directly to scholar events, and helped develop the College Coach Program, designed to guide Oliver Scholars through the college experience by matching current Scholars with an alumni mentor. Join us in celebrating Johnny's achievements and the legacy of Oliver Scholars over the past 40 years! #OliverScholars #40thAnniversary #AlumniSpotlight #ScholarsipLeadershipService #FourDecadesStrong #oliverstrong

??A HUGE thank you to everyone who made the Oliver Scholars 40th Anniversary Gala an incredible success!? Because of your amazing generosity, we raised?$1 million?in support of our scholars! ?? Your presence and contributions will have a lasting impact on the next generation of Black and Latinx leaders. ???? Special shoutout to all of our sponsors, our?Champions of Excellence?honorees,?Kwanza Jones?and?Jose E. Feliciano, as well as our?Alumni Awardees?for inspiring us all. We were also treated to incredible performances by?Doug E. Fresh,?Jeff Redd, and?DJ Wiz?that kept the night going strong! ?????????? And how could we forget our fabulous mistress of ceremony,?Shirley Rumierk '95? ???? It was amazing to see so many of our scholars, scholar parents, and alumni, especially those featured in our?40 for 40 spotlight series—you all truly represent the heart and future of Oliver Scholars. ?? Missed the event? No worries check out our highlight reel below! Didn't get a chance to get involved? There’s still time to make an impact! Click here to donate and help us continue transforming lives. ???? https://lnkd.in/eeusHPjS Wondering who else was there? Check out these pics! Oliver celebrations are ones you won't want to miss! https://lnkd.in/e3NRAj5d #OliverScholars40th #1MillionRaised #EmpowerLeaders #ThankYou #SupportExcellence #DonateNow Dr. Danielle Cox Adrian Millan Alex Do?é Kwanza Jones ? Latoya Massey Corrine Irish Yenny Salcedo Dorothea Schlosser Raina Oberoi Keith Canton Terry-Ann Burrell Nick Doering-Dorival Victor Nu?ez Divakar Gupta Michael Kessler Louisa Troubh

Celebrating 40 Years of Excellence! Join us for our next #40for40 Alumni Spotlight. This week, we proudly shine the spotlight on Asha?Muldro '97!!! Asha Muldro is a senior managing director at Guidepost Solutions in Los Angeles, overseeing a wide range of investigative, compliance, and monitoring matters for corporations and individuals. She conducts proactive investigations, including covert techniques, and provides law enforcement referrals. As deputy general counsel, she also assists with legal matters for the firm globally. Ms. Muldro leads the Guidepost team supporting the University of Michigan in implementing remediation efforts following sexual misconduct findings. She is also leading a compliance assessment for the federal monitorship of the New York City Housing Authority and recently led the compliance program assessment for General Motors. Ms. Muldro oversees compliance and investigative work across sectors and lectures on topics like sexual harassment, data privacy, cybersecurity, and investigative techniques. She serves on the firm’s Diversity & Inclusion Committee and as vice president on Columbia Law School Association’s Board of Directors. Previously, Ms. Muldro was a partner at Willenken Wilson Loh & Delgado LLP, where she handled white-collar investigations and civil litigation for major clients such as Microsoft, GoPro, and KeyBank. Before that, she spent seven years as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Central District of California, directing over 100 criminal investigations and leading multiple trials. She also worked at Latham & Watkins LLP, representing Fortune 500 companies and corporate officers in complex litigation and investigations. Earlier in her career, she worked for the U.S. House of Representatives and J.P. Morgan Chase and clerked for U.S. District Judge Robert P. Patterson, Jr. in the Southern District of New York. Ms. Muldro holds a J.D. from Columbia Law School and a B.A. from Yale University. Join us in celebrating Asha's achievements and the legacy of Oliver Scholars over the past 40 years! #OliverScholars #40thAnniversary #AlumniSpotlight #ScholarsipLeadershipService #FourDecadesStrong #oliverstrong

A huge shoutout and heartfelt thanks to our incredible Board of Trustees Chair, Dorothea B. Schlosser, and Thomas Kopczynski for their extraordinary generosity in becoming Master Level sponsors for our 40th Anniversary Gala! Your support is truly invaluable, and we couldn’t be more grateful. That said, The countdown is on Oliver Community! Join us on October 15th at Cipriani 42nd Street for an unforgettable evening celebrating 40 years of scholarship, leadership, and service. Tickets are still available, and there are still sponsorship opportunities for those who want to make a greater impact or simply sponsor students to attend! Don’t miss your chance to be part of this special milestone celebration. https://lnkd.in/gDuk2cEi #OliverScholars40th #GalaCelebration #Scholarship #Leadership #Service #Cipriani42nd #GetYourTicketsNow Dorothea Schlosser

A big shoutout and heartfelt thanks to MSCI Inc., for generously becoming Baccalaureate Level sponsors for our 40th Anniversary Gala! Join us on October 15th at Cipriani 42nd Street for an unforgettable evening celebrating 40 years of scholarship, leadership, and service. Tickets are available now, and there are still sponsorship opportunities for those who want to make a greater impact or simply sponsor students to attend! Don’t miss your chance to be part of this special milestone celebration. https://lnkd.in/gDuk2cEi #OliverScholars40th #GalaCelebration #Scholarship #Leadership #Service #Cipriani42nd #GetYourTickets #blacktieevent #GalaNYC Raina Oberoi