We’re thrilled to welcome Eli Kennedy as our new CEO! For over 25 years, Students Rising Above (SRA) has been a stabilizing force for first-generation college students, providing holistic support, mentorship, and opportunities needed to navigate college and launch careers. …
Written By Wendy Tokuda, Award-Winning Journalist and Founder of SRA One person can make all the difference in the world. For three Students Rising Above students, that person was Jim Wallace. He was a humble, gentle man, who never wanted …
CONTACT NAME: Meredith Curry Nuñez DATE: June 28, 2024 CONTACT ORG: Northern California College Promise Coalition CONTACT NUMBER: (408) 901-0290 CONTACT EMAIL: [email protected] Richmond, CA – The Northern California College Promise Coalition (NCCPC), in collaboration with founding Steering Committee members …
San Francisco, CA – Students Rising Above (SRA) is proud to announce the appointment of Angela Bugayong as its Interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO). With more than fifteen years of experience in nonprofit management and the field of college attainment, …
Greetings, When I joined the team of Students Rising Above at the end of 2019, I knew this was a very special community. Not only had SRA’s comprehensive programs and services been built by dedicated staff and volunteers over many …
San Francisco, CA — Students Rising Above (SRA) is excited to announce the appointment of Dena Vongchanh as our new Director of Development, effective March 18, 2024. Dena brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to empowering individuals …
Dear SRA Community, We’re writing today to share our disappointment with the Supreme Court decision ruling that race can no longer be a factor in the college admissions process. This historic verdict profoundly impacts the landscape of higher education, and …
Giving Tuesday 2021 Press Release Students Rising Above www.studentsrisingabove.org Media Matters Worldwide www.mediamattersww.com Joining Millions Around The World Participating In the Global Generosity Movement November 30, 2021 – This GivingTuesday, Media Matters Worldwide will inspire generosity by supporting …
This episode of How I Made My Path is a special edition, bonus episode for Giving Tuesday! Giving Tuesday is a “global generosity movement unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world”. Today, November …
For episode 16 of How I Made My Path, we’re joined by Students Rising Above’s Chief Executive Officer, Elizabeth Jordan Devaney. In this episode we discuss the vast benefits of self exploration and reflection, a life changing event she experienced, …