Scholars to Leaders Program Update
April 2021
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Economic Club/Urban Alliance
Summer Internship Program
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Since 2015, the Economic Club has collaborated with Urban Alliance to provide professional development opportunities throughout the Summer Internship Program. This program allows scholars to gain real life work experience, professional development and financial support to offset college expenses. This year, the program will provide 35 internship experiences for Economic Club scholars. Internships are expected to remain virtual for summer 2021. |
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Participating Organizations for the 2021 Summer Internship Program Include: |
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Economic Club Member Organizations |
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Accenture, Marty Rodgers
Amazon Web Services
FedEx Corporation, Gina Adams
Focused Ultrasound Foundation, Dr. Neal Kassell
Framebridge, Susan Tynan
The Glenmede Trust Company, Mike Hickey
Greater Washington Urban League, George Lambert, Jr.
MedStar Health, Ken Samet
News Corp, Toni Cook Bush
PenFed Credit Union, James Schenck
Personal Care Products Council, Lezlee Westine
Phillips Collection, Dr. Dorothy Kosinski
Phone2Action, Jennifer Gannon (Emerging Leader)
S&P Global, Courtney Geduldig
Serco, David Dacquino
United Bank, Kevin Reynolds
Washington Performing Arts, Jenny Bilfield
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Byte Back
Children’s Defense Fund
DC Volunteer Lawyers Project
Deputy Mayor for Education
Martha’s Table
New America
Running Start
Skyland Workforce Center
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The David M. Rubenstein/ Economic Club
of Washington, D.C. Scholarship
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This year marks the thirteenth year of the prestigious David M. Rubenstein Scholarship Program that supports public and public charter school graduates in the District of Columbia. The Economic Club is proud to announce that 54 scholars have been selected to form the Class of 2021, making this year the largest class yet of recipients. Among the winners are 37 DC public high school seniors and 17 DC public charter school seniors. Since 2009, the program has provided $8.5 million to 602 DC graduates. Each scholar will receive $20,000 over the course of four years of study. Congratulations to our Class of 2021!
A virtual scholarship ceremony will be held this spring to celebrate our newest recipients. More details are soon to come.
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Through our Scholar Spotlight, the Economic Club shares our scholars' inspiring journeys through college and beyond. Please visit our website to view more profiles of our accomplished scholars, including our newest profiles below.
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Jonah Jackson is a 2014 scholar from Roosevelt High School and holds a B.A. in International Relations from Mercyhurst University (2018). He is a 2021 Juris Doctorate Candidate at Villanova University’s School of Law. As a scholar, Jonah has taken advantage of the connections at the Economic Club. Currently, he serves as a mentor and member of the Alumni Leadership Council. Upon graduation, Jonah will begin his career with Reed Smith LLP. Click here to learn more Jonah.
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Adrienne Kramer is a 2009 David M. Rubenstein/Economic Club Scholarship recipient from School Without Walls. She continued her education at SUNY Geneseo earning a B.A. in Geography with a dual minor in Math and Spanish. Upon completion of undergrad, she continued to study Geography at Pennsylvania State University, where she obtained her M.S. and PhD. Adrienne now serves as a mentor to current scholars and as a member of the Alumni Leadership Council. Click here to learn more about Adrienne.
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Reniya Dinkins is a 2014 Economic Club Scholar. Reniya took advantage of opportunities with the Club’s Scholars to Leaders programming to help her jumpstart her career in politics. Reniya is a Research Assistant for The Brookings Institute Metropolitan Policy program, assisting the director with research and external engagements focused on inclusive economic development in U.S. cities and metropolitan areas. Most recently, she has been accepted to UC Berkeley Goldman School with a full-tuition fellowship to earn a Master’s degree in Public Policy. Click here to learn more about Reniya.
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Scholars to Leaders Mentor Monday Program |
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Since September 2020, the Economic Club has hosted eleven Mentor Monday events to help scholars expand their horizons, learn about different industries, and sharpen their job hunting skills. Each month, members of the Scholars to Leaders community meet to discuss a variety of topics and to provide scholars networking opportunities with peers, members, alumni, and emerging leaders. Check out our previous Mentor Monday events on YouTube.
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Mentor Mondays - Valuable Virtual Connections |
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April 12, 2021 - Industry Informational: Careers in Technology |
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Economic Club alumna Danielle Bryan, Enterprise Operations Consultant at Deloitte led a discussion with industry experts Ximena Hartsock, Founder of TechApprenticeships LLC and Will Lopez, Vice President of Customer Success at Phone2Action. Scholars interested in S.T.E.M. had an opportunity to connect with experts in small groups.
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March 15, 2021 - Scholars to Leaders Speed Mentoring |
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Speed Mentoring allowed past and present Economic Club scholars to connect with Members and Emerging Leaders for networking and professional development.
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February 22, 2021 - Scholars to Leaders Mock Interviews |
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Scholars practiced critical interviewing skills with Economic Club leaders during this session. Scholars submitted their resumes in advance for an opportunity to receive valuable feedback and advice on best interview practices from Economic Club Members, Emerging Leaders, and Scholarship Alumni.
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February 8, 2021 - Inspiring the Future: A Black History Month Celebration |
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This event featured Economic Club Members who are Black business leaders making an impact in the community. In a panel moderated by Scholar Alumna Belinda Cook, Private Banking Associate at Bank of America, these leaders shared insights and important advice to scholars. The panelists were Kendrick Ashton, Co-founder and Managing Partner at The St. James Group; Toni Cook Bush, Executive Vice President, Global Head of Government Affairs at News Corp.; and George Lambert, Jr., President and CEO of Greater Washington Urban League.
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January 25, 2021 - Industry Informational: Banking & Finance |
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Economic Club Scholarship Alumna Amber Dickens led a discussion with Economic Club Member Christopher Hartman, Senior Vice President of City National Bank and Economic Club Member George Swygert, Senior Vice President of Bank of America. Scholars networked with experts via a panel discussion followed by small breakout rooms.
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January 11, 2021 - Resume Review |
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Members, Emerging Leaders, and Alumni joined Mentor Monday: Resume Review to help scholars as they prepare for their internship and job searches. Scholars submitted their resume in advance for an opportunity to receive constructive feedback via a personalized review process.
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Mentor Monday Member Participants |
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Gina Adams
Corporate Vice President Government & Regulatory Affairs, FedEx Corporation
Saat Alety
Director of Federal Affairs and Policy, Allstate
Kendrick Ashton
Co-Founder and Managing Partner, The St. James
Dr. Irma Becerra
President, Marymount University
Mary Brady
Executive Director, The Economic Club of Washington, D.C.
Toni Cook Bush
Executive Vice President, Global Head of Government Affairs, News Corp.
Richard Bynum
Chief Corporate Responsibility Officer, PNC Bank
Kate Carr
Vice Chairman, National Capital Bank
Michael Curran
CEO, Curran Advisors
Dan Dooley
Managing Director, Head of Leasing and Asset Strategy, Washington, DC Region, Tishman Speyer
Kyle Dropp
Co -Founder & President, Morning Consult
Margaret Dunning
Managing Partner, Finn Partners
Ron Estrada
Senior Vice President, Head of Government Relations & Corporate Social Responsibility, Univision Communications, Inc.
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Terri Fariello
Senior Vice President - Government Affairs & Global Public Policy, United Airlines Inc.
Brad Flickinger
Senior Managing Director, CBRE
Michele Hagans
President, Fort Lincoln Newtown Corp.
Chris Hartman
Senior Vice President, City National Bank
Dr. Ximena Hartsock
Founder, TechApprenticeships LLC
Michael Hickey
Regional Director, Glenmede Trust Company
Beth Johnson
Founder & CEO, RP3 Agency
AJ Jones II
Chief Corporate Affairs and Communications Officer, Vanda Pharmaceutical
Lynnette Kelly.
CEO and President, LK Consulting, Inc.
George Lambert
President & CEO, Greater Washington Urban League
Keith Lemer
CEO, WellNet Healthcare
Elizabeth Lewis
Senior Counsel, Cooley LLP
Tamera Luzzatto
Senior V-P, Government Relations, Pew Charitable Trusts
Greg Meyer
Executive Vice President, Brookfield Properties
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Ryan Miller
Executive Vice President, Market Leader, Newmark Knight Frank
Heather Nickerson
Co-Founder and CEO,
Artifcts, Inc.
Raj Patil
CEO, American Consultants (AEEC)
Marsha Ralls
CEO, The Phoenix Wellness Retreat
Clarine Nardi Riddle
Chair, Government Affairs and Strategic Counsel Practice, Kasowitz Benson Torres LLP
Pam Rothenberg
Managing Partner, Washington, DC Office, Womble Bond Dickinson LLP
Steven Stanton
Managing Director, Deloitte Risk & Financial Advisory
Sadhvi Subramanian
Senior Vice President, Capital One
George Swygert
Senior Vice President, Bank of America Private Bank
Lori Traweek
Chief Operating Officer, American Gas Association
Tamika Tremaglio
Managing Principal of Greater Washington, Deloitte LLP
David Varner
Vice President, SmithGroup
Lezlee Westine
CEO, Personal Care Products Council
Wendelin White
Director/Partner, Goulston & Storrs
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Mentor Monday Emerging Leader Participants |
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Jordan Forney
Vice President, Bernstein Private Wealth Management
Jennifer Gannon
Chief of Staff, Phone2Action
Jeanelle Johnson
Principal/Partner, PwC
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Will Lopez
Vice President of Customer Success, Phone2Action
Lance Mangum
Staff Vice President, FedEx Corporation
Chris Northrup
Branch Manager, Bank Officer, United Bank
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Alumni Leadership Council |
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The Alumni Leadership Council (ALC) is a leadership development opportunity for alumni of the David M. Rubenstein/Economic Club of Washington, D.C. Scholarship program who have graduated from college. These young professionals work together and with Economic Club staff to plan engaging events and help support programs for current scholars. |
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Ayana Bell
Thurgood Marshall Academy (2012), Morgan State University (BS.2017) - Chair
Danielle Bryan
Phelps ACE High School (2012), Virginia State University (BS 2016) - Vice Chair
Belinda Cook
H.D. Woodson High School l (2010), Bennett College (BA 2014) - Event Liaison
Reniya Dinkins
Benjamin Banneker (2014), Columbia University (BA 2018)
Mariah Green
H.D. Woodson (2016), Temple University (BA 2020)
Jonah Jackson
Roosevelt HS (2014), Mercyhurst University (BA 2019) Villanova Law (JD 2021)
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Adrienne Kramer
School Without Walls (2009), SUNY Geneseo (BA 2013), Penn State (Ph.D. 2018) - Mentor Liaison
Davonia Porter
IDEA PCS (2015), Hampton University (BA 2019)
Miguel Portillo
Capital City PCS (2015), Sewanee: The University of the South (BS 2019)
Haley Samuel-Jakubos
School Without Walls (2012), University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (BS 2017)- Event Liaison
Jonathan Wade
Benjamin Banneker High School, Hampden-Sydney University (BA 2015), Howard University (MDiv 2019)
Mychelle Latta
Washington Math and Science Tech (2012), Hampton University (MS 2020)
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Stay connected with Scholars to Leaders through social media. |
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Economic Club Education Committee |
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Vice President - Education |
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Gina Adams
Corporate Vice President, Government and Regulatory Affairs, FedEx Corporation
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Mary Brady
Executive Director, The Economic Club of Washington, D.C.
Jenny Bilfield
President and CEO, Washington Performing Arts
Richard Bynum
Chief Corporate Responsibility Officer, PNC Bank
Toni Cook Bush
Executive Vice President, Global Head of Government Affairs, News Corp
Margaret Dunning
Managing Partner, Finn Partners
Dr. Jeff Eisenach
Managing Director, NERA Economic Consulting
Terri Fariello
Senior Vice President - Government Affairs & Global Public Policy, United Airlines Inc.
Dr. Andrew Flagel
President and CEO, Consortium of Universities of the Washington Metropolitan Area
Brad Flickinger
Senior Managing Director, CBRE
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Kim Horn
Executive Vice President and Group President, Markets Outside of California, Kaiser Permanente
AJ Jones II
Chief Corporate Affairs and Communications Officer, Vanda Pharmaceuticals
Lynnette Kelly
President & CEO, LK Consulting, Inc.
Charito Kruvant
Chairperson, Creative Associates International, Inc.
Betsy Lewis
Partner, Cooley LLP
Dan Murrin
Harsha Murthy
Managing Partner, Consummate Capital LLC
Marty Rodgers
Market Unit Lead - South & Metro Washington DC Office Managing Director, Accenture
Robert Yerman
Managing Director, AlixPartners LLP
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