About
Our Mission
To create a bridge of opportunity between employers and first-generation college goers of color to increase knowledge workforce diversity at all levels
Our Vision
A world in which a college degree provides equitable access to a choice-filled life.
Who We Are
Sheila Sarem
Founder
Maggie Raible
Co-Founder, Data/Operations and Programs
Annie Hopkins
Head of Employer Partnerships and Career Success
Alfy Hernandez
Employer Success Lead
Alistair Scott
Career Success Manager
LucyRose Moller
Program Manager
Britna Bennett
Career Success Manager
Deborah Hall
Program Manager
Gary Marin
Program Associate
Basta’s Inaugural Summer 2020 Interns
Maria Connolly
Research lead
Ishraq Khan
Cover Letter Coach
Megan Jean Louis
Job Board Lead
Sneha Sajan
Cover Letter Coach
Samiha Makawi
Social Media Lead
Vanessa Loja
Cover Letter Coach
Teresa Baez
Data Lead
Ylli Hasandjekaj
Cover Letter Coach
Board
Andrew Chang
COO, Paxos
Degan Leopold
Diversity and Inclusion Recruiting Team Leader, Bloomberg LP
Johanna Meadows
Director, Centerbridge Foundation
Alejandro Perez
Head of Professional Services, Unqork
Jules Shin
Head of Strategic Operations and Innovation, Productivity, Citi
Abe Taleb
Vice President, Koya Leadership Partners
Advisory Board
Hilary Darilek
CEO E.L. Haynes Public Charter School
Frances McLaughlin
President - Education Pioneers
Michelle Molitor
CEO - FREE
Carmita Semaan
Founder - Surge Institute
David Wick
Chief External Affairs Officer - KIPP
Awards
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