Join us for an unforgettable evening at our 40th Anniversary Gala on October 15th, 2024, at Cipriani NY! Let's celebrate 40 years of Scholarship, Leadership, and Service and honor our Champions of Excellence, Kwanza Jones and José E. Feliciano. Tickets and sponsorship packages are available now - https://lnkd.in/gDuk2cEi - Save the date! See you there! #OliverScholars40th #GalaCelebration #ChampionsOfExcellence
Oliver Scholars
Primary and Secondary Education
New York, NY 1,951 followers
Outdream. Outdo. Outshine.
About us
Oliver Scholars prepares high-achieving Black and Latino students from underserved New York City communities for success at top independent schools and prestigious colleges. We provide crucial support for our Scholars so they can realize their full potential and ultimately give back to the city, the nation, and the world. Founded in 1984, Oliver Scholars prepares high-achieving Black and Latino students in New York City for success at top independent schools and prestigious colleges. Founder John Hoffman was contacted by his alma mater, The George School, for help recruiting academically talented Black and Latino students who would benefit from a rigorous independent school environment. Hoffman partnered with NYC Superintendent Albert G. Oliver to identify the very first Oliver Scholars and to form partnerships with the first group of consortium schools – The George School, Westtown School, and The Brooklyn Friends School. Tragically, Albert G. Oliver passed away in a car accident in 1984, the same year the program was officially founded. John Hoffman named the program in his honor. The first Oliver Scholars, Richard Ray and Tanya Wright, both graduated from The George School in 1985. Tanya then matriculated at Vassar College, and Richard went on to become the program’s first Ivy League graduate, receiving a degree from Columbia University in 1989. To date, the organization has graduated over 1,000 Alumni, with approximately 30 percent attending Ivy League institutions. Oliver Alumni are exceptional Scholars and leaders, who make a difference in the world and give back to their community, their city, and to society as a whole. The numbers speak for themselves. In the class of 2018, 100 percent of our Scholars graduated from a high school and matriculated into college. On average, 96 percent of Oliver Scholars graduate from college within five years. And Oliver’s Alumni are young leaders in fields ranging from law, finance, medicine, academia, and public service.
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https://www.oliverscholars.org/
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- Primary and Secondary Education
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- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- New York, NY
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- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1984
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New York, NY 10005, US
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Celebrating 40 Years of Excellence! Join us for our next #40for40 Alumni Spotlight. This week, we proudly shine the spotlight on Emmeline Rodriguez '09!!!! Emmeline (Emmy) Rodriguez (she/her/ella) is a public health professional with nearly a decade of experience working in reproductive health programs in NJ, NYC, and nationally. She currently serves as Program Director at the New Jersey Family Planning League (NJFPL), an organization committed to enhancing access to sexual and reproductive health services to all people regardless of identity, income, or insurance status. In her role at NJFPL, Emmeline strategically manages NJFPL’s sexual and reproductive health grant programs, which serve over 120,000 New Jerseyans annually. With a strong passion for advancing public health and community-based programs, Emmeline is highly committed to ensuring access to high-quality, person-centered sexual and reproductive health services, improving health outcomes, and eliminating health inequities for patients and communities. Prior to joining NJFPL, Emmeline worked on advancing state policy initiatives related to birth control access, maternal health, Medicaid, telehealth, and vote-by-mail reform at Planned Parenthood Federation of America. She also managed the Title X Family Planning Program at Public Health Solutions, NYC’s largest public health nonprofit. Emmeline holds a Master in Public Health degree from the CUNY School of Public Health and Health Policy and is a proud alumna of Barnard College (class of 2013) and Blair Academy (class of 2009). She is a recipient of the Rising Star Award from the National Family Planning and Reproductive Health Association and a Board Member of the New Jersey Abortion Access Fund. Join us in celebrating Emmeline's achievements and the legacy of Oliver Scholars over the past 40 years! #OliverScholars #40thAnniversary #AlumniSpotlight #ScholarsipLeadershipService #FourDecadesStrong #oliverstrong Emmeline Rodriguez, MPH
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Join us for an unforgettable evening at our 40th Anniversary Gala on October 15th, 2024, at Cipriani NY! Let's celebrate 40 years of Scholarship, Leadership, and Service and honor our Champions of Excellence, Kwanza Jones and José E. Feliciano. Tickets and sponsorship packages are available now - https://lnkd.in/gDuk2cEi - Save the date! See you there! #OliverScholars40th #GalaCelebration #ChampionsOfExcellence
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Celebrating 40 Years of Excellence! Join us for our next #40for40 Alumni Spotlight. This week, we proudly shine the spotlight on Bonnie Oliva '00!!! Meet Bonnie (she/her/ella) —a Bronx native, 1st-gen Afro-Latiné woman, and devoted daughter of Honduran immigrants who hold dear the values of family, education, and service. Now calling LA home, she's woven her passions into a multifaceted career as a People & Culture Strategist, consultant, coach, advisor, and investor. Beyond her professional roles, she proudly wears the hats of a mom, wife, daughter, and sister. As the founder of Margins: A Workplace Innovation Studio, Bonnie champions the voices of marginalized groups in the workplace. Her mission centers on crafting high-performing organizations dedicated to serving underrepresented groups, aligning with companies championing bold strides toward workplace equity. Guided by a belief that people inherently want to excel in their work and recognizing the need for a radical shift in organizational design, Bonnie advocates for companies investing in diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces, foreseeing their flourishing. Among her notable achievements, Bonnie was a founding team member of Tala, a high-growth FinTech startup, where she played a pivotal role in opening emerging market offices, leading global DEI efforts, and supporting fundraising efforts exceeding $100M. At the NYC Dept. of Small Business Services, she spearheaded the launch of a Workforce Center in the Bronx and managed a $20MM portfolio focused on job training for marginalized groups. In her diverse roles, from serving as PledgeLA Survey & Accountability Committee Chair (2021 - 2023) to contributing on the All Raise LA Steering Committee, Bonnie has consistently demonstrated her commitment to fostering positive change. Outside of her professional engagements, Bonnie serves on the Phillips Academy Alumni Council, and sits on the De La Salle Academy Board of Trustees. Boasting academic achievements including a BA in Government from Wesleyan University and an MPA with a Finance Specialization from NYU Wagner Graduate School of Public Service, Bonnie is also a 2009 Startingbloc Fellow, and a 2011 Echoing Green Fellow. With a warm and friendly demeanor, she continues to make meaningful contributions to the intersection of passion and work, leaving an indelible mark on the organizations and communities she engages with. Join us in celebrating Bonnie's achievements and the legacy of Oliver Scholars over the past 40 years! #OliverScholars #40thAnniversary #AlumniSpotlight #ScholarsipLeadershipService #FourDecadesStrong #oliverstrong
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It's Berkshire Week at Oliver Scholars!!!! Whoohoooo! Let’s send our students off prepared! Help us raise $4,000 this week toward care packages to support our newest cohort of students. By providing care packages filled with much needed essentials and supplies, we equip our students with the necessary foundation to Outdream. Outdo. Outshine – today and tomorrow. Your contribution, whether it is a recurring gift or a one-time donation, will make a significant impact on these students' lives and help them reach their full potential. https://lnkd.in/gVDKSV69
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🎉✨ Join Oliver Scholars for an unforgettable evening at our 40th Anniversary Gala on October 15th, 2024, at Cipriani 42nd, NYC! 🎊 Let's celebrate 40 years of Scholarship, Leadership, and Service together and honor our 2024 Champions of Excellence, kwanzajones and José E. Feliciano. Tickets and sponsorship packages are available now - https://lnkd.in/gDuk2cEi - Save the date! See you there! #OliverScholars40th #GalaCelebration #Blacktie #ChampionsOfExcellence 🎉✨
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Celebrating 40 Years of Excellence! Join us for our next #40for40 Alumni Spotlight. This week, we proudly shine the spotlight on Jeffrey Rivas '13!!! Jeffrey Rivas was born in Brooklyn, NY and spent his formative years in Juan López, Moca, Dominican Republic. Jeffrey is a member of the Class of 2013 from Riverdale Country School and from there he graduated as an Economics major from Columbia College in 2017 and with a JD from Columbia Law School in 2023. At Columbia Law School, Jeffrey served as Editor-in-Chief of the Columbia Law Review, the second Latino to serve in the prestigious position in the Review's more than 120-year history. He was also a 1L Representative and 2L Social Chair of the Latinx Law Students Association, as well as a James Kent Scholar and Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar. Jeffrey is currently an associate at Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP. From August 2025 to August 2026, Jeffrey will serve as a law clerk to the Hon. Gerard E. Lynch, Second Circuit. Jeffrey is the son of Ana Del Carmen Camacho and Juan Danelio Rivas and brother of Maxwell Stanley Rivas and Jessica Sophia Mejia Camacho. Join us in celebrating Jeffrey's achievements and the legacy of Oliver Scholars over the past 40 years! #OliverScholars #40thAnniversary #AlumniSpotlight #ScholarsipLeadershipService #FourDecadesStrong #oliverstrong
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Celebrating 40 Years of Excellence! Join us for our next #40for40 Alumni Spotlight. This week, we proudly shine the spotlight on Jose Mena '07!!! A New York City native and Tufts University 2011 graduate, Jose Mena serves as Director of Strategic Partnerships at Boardroom/35 Ventures and Director of the Durant Family Foundation. In his foundation role, he helps oversee foundation programs and operations including: the foundation’s partnership with College Track, “Build It and They Will Ball” global basketball courts, renovation initiative, Team Durant athletic program, strategic grantmaking, and foundation partnerships with corporate partners. In Strategic Partnerships, Jose serves as a liaison, thought partner, and strategist for our professional sports team partners: PHI Union, Gotham FC, and Premier Lacrosse League and others and manages relationships with community organizations and public institutions to support the work of Boardroom and 35 Ventures. Join us in celebrating Jose's achievements and the legacy of Oliver Scholars over the past 40 years! #OliverScholars #40thAnniversary #AlumniSpotlight #ScholarsipLeadershipService #FourDecadesStrong #oliverstrong Jose Mena
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Share your morning with us at our Summer Open House! Join us on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, to see our Scholars in action! At our annual Summer Open House, you'll learn more about our Scholar Immersion & Placement Program (SIP), enjoy personal classroom tours, and network with Oliver Scholars partner schools. Registration is required: https://lnkd.in/egeiYcnK #OliverScholars #SummerOpenHouse #ScholarImmersion #Education #Networking #JoinUs
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