NEW YORK ,
May 7,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ASPIRA of New York hosted its annual Circle of
Achiever's Gala at 583 Park Avenue on Thursday, May 2. This year's gala was an
extraordinary celebration of academic achievement and leadership
prowess. Through their unwavering commitment, ASPIRA of
New York awarded scholarships to
42 deserving students, empowering them to pursue their educational
dreams and become future leaders in their respective fields. They
extend their deepest gratitude to their platinum sponsors, whose
invaluable contributions made a profound impact on the lives of
these students. Each platinum sponsor funded two students who
exemplified the core values of responsibility, innovation,
engagement, thoughtfulness, and confidence in their leadership
abilities. ASPIRA of New York
extends a heartfelt appreciation to each platinum sponsor for their
dedication to empowering Latino youth and investing in ASPIRAntes:
AON, Bank of America, Barclays, BNP Paribas, Castle Oak
Securities, Cyber QRT, Citigroup Inc., Con Edison, Evercore,
Goldman Sachs, Great Pacific Securities, Loop Capital, McKinsey
& Company, Morgan Stanley, PNC Bank, Ramirez & Co.,
Santander, Siebert Williams Shank,
SMBC Group, Verizon & Wells Fargo.
In 2023, they served 6,253 New York
City youth. Nearly all the students come from low-income
households. More often than not, they attend poor performing
schools in under-resourced school districts and are
first-generation college entrants. 100% of students engaged in
ASPIRA's Leadership and College Access Program earned a high school
diploma; of those, 99%, entered college. In our elementary and
middle school-based programs, 100% of students had passing grades
to enable them to progress with their age group towards
graduation.
The gala served as a testament to the aspirational work of
our community throughout the year, Circle of Achievers Co-Chair
Scott Krohn SVP & Treasurer of
Verizon delivered inspiring opening remarks, reflecting on the
achievements of the past year, and setting the tone for the night's
festivities. Scott said, "You are opening doors of opportunity for
young leaders and building the talent and skills required in order
to sustain our organizations and society as a whole, while
hopefully adding to the diversity mix so many companies are seeking
and still committed to." Peter Gross
Vice Chairman of Goldman Sachs Investment Banking accepted the
Corporate Honoree award on behalf of Goldman Sachs for the
invaluable financial and institutional support they have provided
over the past decade.
About ASPIRA of New
York:
Since 1961, ASPIRA of New
York has been dedicated to serving New York City youth and their families,
providing opportunities that would otherwise not be available to
them, and serving as an effective advocate, fighting to improve
education in the Puerto Rican and Latino communities. ASPIRA's
current CEO Carmen Diaz-Malvido is a
former ASPIRAnte and a dedicated leader to the social advancement
of youth through educational access and leadership development.
www.aspirany.org
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