Our alumni are active, growing their careers, and making a difference all over the country. Many are living out their freedom dreams through new business ventures. Take a look at what these alumni have been doing and join us in congratulating them on their accomplishments!
Ashley Ogbonna (DC23)
Congrats to Ashley Ogbonna (DC23) for being honored as one of Just The Beginning’s 5 Under 40 Legal Professionals!
AJ Watson (CHI18)
Congratulations to AJ Watson (CHI18)! AJ was recently promoted to Senior Director at the National Portfolio at Youth Guidance!
Camielle Taylor (CHI25)
Sending so much love and excitement to Camielle Taylor (CHI25) as she steps into her new role as Program Officer at the Polk Bros. Foundation!
Christina Weathersby (CHI25)
Congrats to Christina Weathersby (CHI25) for accepting a new position as Special Education Coordinator at Chicago Public Schools!
Jessica Sullivan-Wilson (CHI21)
Jessica Sullivan-Wilson is now a part of Cohort 3 for Black Bench Chicago!
Dalonte Burns (CHI21,TLC23)
Dalonte Burns (CHI21,TLC23) was selected to facilitate a session at EmpowerEd Weekend 2025! His session was titled From Aspiration to Actualization.
Latoya Lyons (TLC24)
Major shout-out to Latoya Lyons (TLC24), who was just accepted into the Cahn Distinguished Principals Fellowship!
Quiaria Asiedu (CHI21)
Congrats to Quiaria Asiedu (CHI21) for starting a new position as Director of Impact at Girls on the Run-Chicago!
Roilyn Graves (OAK19)
Hats off to Roilyn Graves (OAK19) for her recent case study “Pursuing Equity for Black and Latine Students with Learning Differences.”! This study explores the environmental conditions that allow Black and Brown students with learning disabilities to truly thrive. Learn more here!
Janine Franklin (CHI18)
Janine Franklin (CHI18) is now a member of Chicago Booth’s latest cohort of Edwardson Civic Scholars!
Edgar Palacios (KC19)
We are honored to celebrate alumni Edgar Palacios (KC19) for his recent recognition by the Kansas City Public Schools Education Foundation!
Laura Palacios (KC20)
We are honored to celebrate alumni Laura Palacios (KC20), for her recent recognition by the Kansas City Public Schools Education Foundation!
Aisha Williams (KC23)
Aisha Williams (KC23) has been selected as one of the 2026 Lift Her Up Honorees in Kansas City!
Bryony Grant (PHILA24)
Congrats to Bryony Grant (PHILA24) for her recent promotion to Director of Advancement at Russell Byers Charter School!
LeShonne W. Quiñones Segura (CHI15)
LeShonne W. Quiñones Segura (CHI15) is now the co-founder and Senior Partner at The Luminary Collective, a growing social impact consulting firm! She also just started an MBA program as a Baumhart Scholar at the Quinlan School of Business at Loyola University.
Tony Diaz (CHI22)
Congrats to Tony Diaz (CHI22) for his new position as Chief Program Officer at After School Matters in Chicago!
