Spotlight
Raquel Figueroa, Managing Director of Program and Innovation
Raquel is a product of the New York City Teaching Fellows Program and taught in New York City Public schools before moving to Miami, Florida in 2004. Prior to working […]
The PeerForward Blog
Spotlight
PeerForward CEO, Gary Linnen Delivers Virtual Keynote Speech
“Everyone’s journey is different” As students advance in their educational journey, the act of reflection becomes essential to discovering the opportunities and inequities that lay ahead. In July, PeerForward CEO […]
Volunteers
Meet Bert, Our Volunteer Spotlight!
Bert Davis Current Occupation: Learning Manager, City of Richmond, Virginia Recent Workshop Role: Writing Coach Coordinator Why did you initially decide to volunteer with PeerForward: “I was working for a bank that […]
In The News
The #BLAIRISMS and PeerForward Partner to Promote COVID-19 Safety and Educational Equity
The #BLAIRISMS, a leader in brand activism, has partnered with PeerForward, a national organization promoting equity in education, to protect and inspire young lives. Through this strategic partnership, #BLAIRISMS will […]
Spotlight
Deloitte Volunteers Make an At-Home Impact
Impact Day is Deloitte’s annual day of service that celebrates our year-round commitment to making an impact that matters. Each year on Impact Day, Deloitte professionals participate in more than […]
Volunteers
Volunteer Spotlight: Hana Visaya
Hana Visaya Current Occupation: Senior Project Manager, RPA Advertising Recent Workshop Role: Writing Coach Coordinator Number of Years Serving: 7 years Why did you initially decide to volunteer with PeerForward: “PeerForward […]
Student Stories
The Class of 2020 is #MovingForward
Our graduating high school Peer Leaders are taking the next big step on their postsecondary path, and we’re thrilled to commemorate this milestone with them! That’s why we launched our #MovingForward campaign, a social media celebration of […]
Spotlight
Peer Leaders Adapt Campaigns in Response to COVID-19
When Peer Leaders see their classmates in need of support, they go above and beyond to help their peers through. That remained true during these uniquely challenging final months of the 2019-20 school year. While schools shifted […]
In The News
PeerForward’s New Podcast: “The Perfect Play”
PeerForward is excited to introduce our new podcast, “The Perfect Play,” where we share what students can do to make their next move, their best move! Led by our incredible […]
