Spotlight
Trust the Process: My Journey as a PeerForward Writing Coach
The following is a guest blogpost written by PeerForward Managing Director of Finance, Shyla A. Ingram: On a sweltering summer day in July, I found myself sitting on a […]
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Volunteer Applications are Open!
Passionate about empowering students and driving educational opportunities? PeerForward is looking for dedicated changemakers to become PeerForward volunteers! We have exciting opportunities available for those who want to make a […]
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Soar Beyond Fear: Lessons from PeerForward’s Volunteer Mentors
At PeerForward, our incredible volunteers don’t just offer advice—they represent the possibilities that await our Peer Leaders beyond high school. Their stories, wisdom, and encouragement leave lasting impressions, reminding […]
In The News
PeerForward CEO, Gary Z. Linnen, included in ForbesBLK 50 List
A message from PeerForward CEO, Gary Z. Linnen, following his inclusion on the ForbesBLK 50 list of the most powerful, impactful and wealthiest Black Americans: “Today, I am brimming […]
Volunteers
Here’s What Keeps Our Volunteers Motivated
PeerForward’s summer workshops would not be possible without our dedicated volunteers. The higher education application process can seem daunting to many rising high school seniors, particularly those with limited access […]
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PeerForward Alumni, Rayne Rivera-Forbes, is putting her Advocacy Skills to Work
We are proud to announce that Rayne Rivera-Forbes, a PeerForward Alumni and Freshman Law and American Civilization Major at Towson University, has been recently appointed by Governor Wes Moore and […]
Volunteers
PeerForward Volunteer Justina Grubor shares her Workshop Experience
As a nonprofit organization, PeerForward succeeds with the help of service-driven volunteers such as this week’s volunteer spotlight: Justina Grubor! Justina is the Assistant Director of Undergraduate Advising at American […]
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Soar Beyond Fear: Lessons from PeerForward’s Volunteer Mentors
At PeerForward, our incredible volunteers don’t just offer advice—they represent the possibilities that await our Peer Leaders beyond high school. Their stories, wisdom, and encouragement leave lasting impressions, reminding […]
PeerForward
Volunteer Applications are Open!
Passionate about empowering students and driving educational opportunities? PeerForward is looking for dedicated changemakers to become PeerForward volunteers! We have exciting opportunities available for those who want to make a […]
Spotlight
PeerForward Alumni Giivuii Frazer shares her Advice for current Peer Leaders
Meet this week’s Alumni Spotlight: Giivuii Frazer! Giivuii acted as captain of the Duval High School PeerForward team until her graduation in 2023. She now attends University of Maryland College […]
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Alumni Raulybel Perez Talks Life at Penn State and how she Inspires her Peers
Meet this week’s Alumni Spotlight: Raulybel Perez! Raulybel attends Pennsylvania State University where she is majoring in finance and marketing and minoring in international business. During the 2024 Workshop season, […]
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Forward Thinker Spotlight: Jaidy Magiraga
Meet this week’s Forward Thinker: Jaidy Magiraga! Jaidy is a senior at Frederick Douglass Academy III Secondary School in the Bronx, New York. He was recently awarded a scholarship from […]
Alumni
Alumni Dayjha Dixon Shares her Advice for Current Peer Leaders
Meet this week’s Alumni Spotlight: Dayjha Dixon! Dayjha attends Morgan State University where she is working towards a degree in Political Science. During the 2024 Workshop season, she returned to […]
