EMERGE empowers and prepares high-performing students from underserved communities to attend and graduate from selective colleges and universities across the nation. EMERGE is creating a pipeline of future leaders in every industry who aspire to change the world. |
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ExxonMobil Sponsors Transformative Experience for EMERGE Juniors |
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On December 9th, the Class of 2025 attended the EMERGE Junior Retreat at Camp Cullen. They engaged in sessions on values and identity and began drafting their personal statements. They also participated in ziplining, canoeing, and archery to build confidence and practice stepping outside their comfort zone. We’re very grateful to ExxonMobil for sponsoring this important annual event. Our students shared a deep appreciation for the experience and were able to build strong connections with other scholars and our staff. |
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Top Tier College Event Connects Students with Leading Colleges |
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On Sunday, October 1st, EMERGE hosted its first in-person Top Tier College Experience since 2019. This exceptional gathering was a resounding success, connecting more than 250 EMERGE seniors and their families with over 30 esteemed college partners from across the nation. Our program team facilitated a comprehensive roundtable discussion, offering our staff a valuable opportunity to engage directly with college representatives. This dialogue reinforced our unwavering commitment to providing top-tier advising in an ever-evolving educational environment. The event also featured a college fair where students and families gained in-depth knowledge about top-tier colleges directly from admissions representatives. It was inspiring to see our EMERGE seniors actively interacting with these professionals during breakout sessions, gaining clarity and confidence as they approach their college application process. |
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EMERGE welcomes New VPs in Key Leadership Roles |
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This fall, we said goodbye to EMERGE Vice President of Programs Whitney Gouché as she departed from her role after eight remarkable years. Whitney has been a beacon of leadership, guiding us with her vision and commitment. Her contributions have left an indelible mark on our organization, shaping our successes and inspiring our community. As Whitney embarks on her next chapter, we extend our deepest appreciation for her enduring legacy and the profound impact she has made at EMERGE.
Joining us as the Vice President of Programs is Tarah Burris. Tarah comes to us with over 20 years of experience in education, most recently serving as Sr. Vice President of Partnerships, Persistence, and Completion at IDEA Public Schools. Her deep understanding of the college access landscape and her innovative approach to programming will help propel EMERGE into our next phase of growth.
We are also delighted to introduce Maurisa Lenz as our new Vice President of People and Culture. Maurisa's extensive background in talent management and organizational development, honed at the Greater Houston Partnership, positions her ideally to strengthen our team and support EMERGE's evolving needs. Her expertise in shaping positive workplace environments and driving strategic HR initiatives will be invaluable as we continue to grow and impact more lives.
The addition of Tarah and Maurisa to our leadership team will undoubtedly enhance our efforts to empower students and expand our reach in the communities we serve. We look forward to the innovative ideas they bring to EMERGE.
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EMERGE Wins National Competition for Combating Summer Melt |
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We're honored to share that EMERGE's groundbreaking SQUADS program won the inaugural TxCAN Pitch Competition at the National College Attainment Network (NCAN)'s annual conference.
SQUADS fosters a sense of belonging on campus by connecting our recent high school graduates with both peers and experienced upper-level students attending the same college.
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SQUADS helps to address the phenomenon known as "summer melt," where some students, despite being accepted into college, do not attend. By ensuring smoother transitions for first-year students and connecting them to peers attending the same schools, we hope to combat this challenge.
Kudos to Gary Tashima, our Managing Director of Alumni and College Success, and the entire College Success team. Thanks to TxCAN/UP Partnership, the Greater Texas Foundation, and the Texas Impact Network for awarding us $5,000 to support SQUADS.
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4th Annual Sporting Clays Tournament Raises over $460,000 |
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We are thrilled to announce that our 4th annual Sporting Clays Tournament raised over $460,000 in support of EMERGE’s mission! On Thursday, November 16th, over 200 participants came together at Greater Houston Sports Club for a gorgeous afternoon of friendly competition, great food, fun prizes, socializing, a live auction, and more! We’re grateful to EMERGE student Roselyn Ovalle (South Early College High School ‘21, Rice University ‘25) for sharing her story and bringing to life the impact of our work.
This event would not have been possible without our 2023 event chairs, Jennifer Johnson, Elizabeth Clampitt, and Simmi Jaggi. We’re grateful for their time and commitment spearheading this event and for leveraging their networks to secure teams and sponsorships to make this event a success!
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Mark Your Calendars for the 7th Annual Build The Village Luncheon |
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We are excited to announce EMERGE’s 7th annual Build The Village Luncheon will be held on Tuesday, February 27, 2023 at the River Oaks Country Club.
This signature event will be one to remember as we celebrate the important work of EMERGE and our amazing students.
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Parsley Charity Golf Classic Scores Big for EMERGE |
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We're overjoyed to announce the resounding success of the Parsley Charity Golf Classic! Nearly 130 enthusiastic golfers came together in September at the Golf Club of Houston and raised over $260,000 for EMERGE during an afternoon filled with friendly competition, networking, and shared commitment to our cause.
We'd like to extend our profound appreciation to our event chairs, Allison and Dan Parsley and Sandra and Kenny Moffett. Their leadership and proactive involvement were instrumental in ensuring the event's success. Together, we continue to make strides towards a brighter future.
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