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At PeerForward, we strive to connect service-driven professionals with an opportunity to guide the next generation of leaders. Our Writing Coaches and College Coaches prepare hundreds of Peer Leaders […]
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Volunteers
Nicole Lekus details her 16 Years Volunteering with PeerForward
March is Women’s History Month, and to celebrate, we are showing our appreciation for Nicole Lekus, a longtime PeerForward volunteer! Nicole is a Global HR Manager at BARE International, a market research customer experience firm, who regularly serves as a Writing Coach at our […]
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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 […]
The Movement
The 2024 Workshop Season Comes to a Close
This summer, PeerForward held four Workshops dedicated to training our Peer Leaders to uplift their fellow students and serve their community through three high-impact campaigns: Campaign Apply, Campaign Connect, and […]
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Lezlie McBride shares why she continues to serve as a PeerForward Volunteer year after year
For over 5 years, Lezlie McBride has acted as a Volunteer Writing Coach at various PeerForward Workshops. She graciously gives her time to Peer Leaders to help guide them in […]
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Tyree Bell’s Journey from Peer Leader to PeerForward Volunteer
Meet this week’s Volunteer Spotlight: PeerForward Alumni Tyree Qwamae Bell! As a PreK-3 Inclusion Teacher for KIPP DC Public Schools, Tyree truly understands the importance of uplifting the next generation […]
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How Sharon Dirksen’s passion for supporting students led her to become a PeerForward Volunteer
Meet this week’s Volunteer Spotlight: Sharon Dirksen! Sharon has always been passionate about helping others, which is made clear by her career path and volunteering efforts. She studied biology in […]
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How a College Summit Volunteer found his way back to PeerForward after 14 years
PeerForward’s mission is only possible because of our volunteers. Every year, Writing Coaches and College Coaches dedicate their time and talents to uplifting the next generation of student leaders. For […]
Volunteers
Volunteer Spotlight: Chanel Nicole White
As a nonprofit organization, PeerForward succeeds with the help of service-driven volunteers. Volunteering at PeerForward doesn’t just help the organization and those we serve; it also brings meaning and purpose […]