Women’s Empowerment Month: Lift as You Climb – Rising Above and Rising Alongside
In honor and celebration of Women’s Empowerment Month, we’re featuring women, particularly BIPOC women in leadership, who are taking action for equality and paving the way for our future leaders. We had the opportunity to sit down with Christine Start, Deputy Public Defender and Certified Professional Coach. Christine shares her career pathway as a public […]
Landing a Job in 2020 – Edylwise Romero
About Edylwise: Edylwise Romero is a Students Rising Above alum from the class of 2015. She graduated from Carleton College in 2019 with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. Her pursuit of broadening her global experience led to her minors in Cross-cultural Studies and Creative Writing. Driven by her desire to make a difference, she takes […]
Summer Mentor Program 2020 Recap
As the world shifted in response to the unforeseen circumstances the pandemic presented, students were forced to adapt their summer plans, some even facing internship and program cancellations, Students Rising Above (SRA) sought to offer additional career development opportunities to supplement students’ summer break. In response to the uncertainties the summer granted, SRA launched the […]
Fund their Future Auctions
We are excited to officially open our Fund their Future Silent Auction! The Silent Auction includes: Five Star Hawaiian Getaway The islands are ready to welcome you back! Enjoy three (3) nights in a deluxe room at the luxurious Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua, Maui. Just as Kapalua translates to “arms embracing the sea,” The Ritz-Carlton embraces guests with island-inspired […]