JRF ALUMNI

JRF ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OFFICERS

Gabrielle Tyler, President
gabrielletyler@earthlink.net            

Doreen Hopkins, Vice President
doreenhopkins@yahoo.com           

Simone Williams, Secretary
simone.williams1@gmail.com       

Jovan Martin, Treasurer
jovanvenice@yahoo.com

Tanya Holmes, Director of Membership
trh924@yahoo.com                   

CONTACT INFORMATION

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SPRING CONFERENCE

Each year, JRF Alumni gather together for a weekend of networking and fun in conjunction with the JRF Scholars’ Networking Weekend. In 2009, the Spring Conference will take place from March 13-March 19.  This year’s conference theme is My Personal Toolbox: Lifelong Strategies for Personal and Professional Success.  We hope you’ll plan to join us!  Click here for additional information regarding the conference and to register. 

ALUMNI HANDBOOK

Did you receive your alumni handbook in the mail? If not, please make sure we have your correct contact information.

The 2009 JRFAA Handbook contains additional information about the Association, a calendar of events for 2009, the various ways that you can give to the Association and the Foundation and how your money is being used. Click here to download an electronic (PDF) version of the handbook.

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT

Keith Bevans, a 1996 graduate of MIT and former Jackie Robinson Foundation scholar, recently made partner at Bain & Company, a leading global business and strategy consulting firm.  Based in the Chicago office, he is the first African American to make partner within the firm.  Bevens joined Bain & Company as an associate consultant in 1996 and has worked with a variety of clients in the healthcare, airlines, paper, consumer products and retail industries.

Keith returned to Bain & Company in 2002 after completing his MBA with distinction from Havard Business School.  His primary focus is within the Healthcare and Performance Improvement Practice areas where he is tasked with developing a go-to-market strategy for a major food producer. He is also a member of the Chicago Office Promotion Committee. Keith lives in Chicago’s Hyde Park neighborhood with his wife of 10 years and two sons.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Are you looking for a fulltime job opportunity? Please click the following link for current job openings submitted to us by friends and supporters of the Jackie Robinson Foundation. For more information, please contact Damian Travier at dtravier@jackierobinson.org or by phone at (212) 290-8600.

EXTRA INNINGS

Do you plan to continue your education upon graduation? Looking for ways to fund your advanced degree? Click here to learn more about our "Extra Innings" program.

PODCASTS

JRF is podcasting "news you can use" to Scholars and Alumni! Click here for instructions.