PeerForward

Always a pleasure serving students of this community. Looking forward to shifting the mindset of not only our Peer Leaders but the community at large!

A statement from PeerForward CEO, Gary Z. Linnen, on his inclusion in the newest cohort of Pahara Fellows: “I am proud to announce that I’ve been included in The Pahara Institute’s 51st cohort. Since 2007, the work this institution has done to address inequities/disparities in public education has paralleled my life’s work, and it’s an honor to share space with other thought leaders who are on the frontlines challenging the status quo and pushing toward a better tomorrow. My goal is to impact over 1M students with my PeerForward team and as a fellow of The Pahara Institute, we will have additional resources, development tools and the network to bring us one step closer.”

International Women’s Day isn’t the only reason to celebrate Kaneisha “KeyKey” Wheelock, but it’s a great one! “I’ve had the privilege of being part of the PeerForward family since it impacted my life during the 2008 College Summit Peer Leader Workshop. Today, I am a trauma therapist at the VA Medical Center, an adjunct professor for graduate-level students, and the owner of a private practice.” Kaneisha, affectionately known as KeyKey, has earned her master’s in social work while giving her all as an Alumni, Coach, and volunteer. She’s giving even more as a Trainer for PeerForward’s Coaching Cohort, where she guides Alumni on their journey of service. PeerForward is filled with so much gratitude for the strong women in our community, like KeyKey. For years, her kind nature and long list of academic and career accomplishments have served as inspiration for Peer Leaders and Alumni alike. Today and everyday, we celebrate the women that make our work possible! If you want to make a difference like Kaneisha, we have exciting opportunities to make a real impact, guiding students toward higher education and brighter futures. Apply TODAY: https://lnkd.in/er78pJ2c #peerforward #peerforwardalumni #alumnisupportteam #internationalwomensday

“I serve as a PeerForward Alumni because I believe in the power of peer support when it comes to finding a postsecondary pathway.” Meet this week’s Alumni Spotlight: Giivuii Frazer! During her time as a Peer Leader, Giivuii acted as captain of her school’s PeerForward team. Nowadays, she attends University of Maryland College Park where she is majoring in biomedical engineering! We caught up with her to learn more about her college experience thus far and what advice she would give to current Peer Leaders. You can read the full feature on our blog: https://lnkd.in/e7hcV9HN Are YOU a PeerForward Alumni looking for a summer job? Join our Alumni Support Team! We have exciting opportunities available for those who want to make a real impact, but hurry, applications close MARCH 10th: https://lnkd.in/er78pJ2c #alumni #alumnispotlight #peerforwardalumni #alumnisupportteam

The deadline for this awesome opportunity is TOMORROW! The Lincoln Center Summer Internship Program is an amazing opportunity for college students based in New York City or the surrounding areas to get hands-on experience in the world of arts and culture. You can find more information on the Lincoln Center website: https://lnkd.in/esrcpzzh #summerjobs #peerforwardalumni #summerinternship

Throughout the past couple of months, I had the incredible opportunity to work as a speaker mentor for TEDxEmory's 2025 conference: UncharTED. The whole event was a great experience with wonderful people! It was such a pleasure to work with Tim Spicer on his speech (Surviving College and Beyond), and I'm excited for everyone to hear it when it releases in a couple of months. After months of hard work and lots of practicing/revising his speech, it all paid off in the end. The whole Speakers team pulled off a great lineup this year. All the speakers were so accomplished, and their speeches were so enlightening. I especially want to thank Thalia Vincent and Annabelle Gong who worked so hard as the Speaker Directors. After such a successful conference this year, I can't wait to see what we pull off next year!

??ALUMNI SUPPORT TEAM APPLICATIONS CLOSE A WEEK FROM TODAY!?? Join the Alumni Support Team for the 2025 Workshop season to make a real impact, guiding students towards brighter futures! Our Writing Coach Coordinator (WCC) and Director of College Coaching (DCC) positions are great for people looking to gain valuable leadership experience. As the WCC, you will oversee and train a group of up to 20 Writing Coaches on the PeerForward Writing Curriculum and on implementing the Curriculum to coach students to produce their personal statement drafts. As the DCC, you will lead a group of up to 18 volunteer College Coaches, who are professionally trained college advisors, through their Workshop role of holding college advising sessions with each Peer Leader. Think you’re a good fit for these positions? Learn more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/er78pJ2c #peerforward #summerinternship #summerjobs #leadership #leadershipexperience

Today we want to highlight a couple internship/fellowship opportunities with FAST APPROACHING deadlines! This weekend is the perfect time to apply. Don’t miss out! #internship #internships #fellowship #fellowships

A special thank you to everyone who came to our 2025 National Leadership Council fundraiser: Navigating a Season of Change! It was an unforgettable night of generosity, great stories, and even better company! We want to take a moment to highlight our Leadership Council, panelists, Alumni, and Peer Leaders for attending, and McDermott Will & Emery for graciously sponsoring the event. Your support and dedication to our organization is more appreciated than words can express! #fundraiser #peerforward