This week, SisterMentors traveled to Oberlin as part of their spring break college visit program. SisterMentors is a nonprofit that supports girls of color from low-income families through mentorship from women of color who are doctoral students. The founder of SisterMentors, Dr. Shireen Lewis, worked with President Carmen Twillie Ambar to bring the girls to campus and immerse them in various activities and programming.
Tenth Grader with President Kim Cassidy of Bryn Mawr College “It was intriguing learning how she became president and what she does now.” “It was a great experience and I would love to meet her again.” “It was very inspiring and interesting to meet and talk with her.”...
Virtual College Send-off “Very Inspiring! I'm in tears of joy!,” one of our guests exclaimed. We kicked off our week of college visits, on Monday, April 3, 2023, with a packed virtual send-off teeming with excitement and energy. Over fifty donors and friends showed up...
The Impact “Dr. Lewis, I have not been feeling well these past couple of days,” the text said. The first thought that came to mind was Covid. “Have you tested for Covid?” I responded. “No, I have not. I have not been doing well,” the text said. I immediately picked up...
