Meet our Alumni
Catalyst for Change in Africa: Biz Gebre, Cohort 3
by Alison Krupnick
One of many memorable moments at our 2021 virtual luncheon was the speech given by Biz Gebre, a Cohort 3 alum, the inaugural alumni member of the Ra[..]
Using Quantitative Analysis to Build a Peaceful, Equitable World
Lily Ghebrai, Cohort 3
by Alison Krupnick
It’s a long way from Eritrea to New York and the steps along Lily Ghebrai’s journey included Dallas, Seattle, and Vermont.[..]
Rainier Scholars Launches Alumni Mentorship Program
by Alison Krupnick
Pamela Biniam was excited, but nervous when she received her interest form. The Wake Forest University sophomore wondered if she would fe[..]
Meet our Scholars
Leading with Passion and Purpose
by Alison Krupnick
The news is filled with stories about The Great Resignation – the personal reckoning many are undertaking as they evaluate job satisfaction, work-[..]
The Artist’s Way: A Tenacious Scholar Pursues His Dreams
Kyle Melendez Daigre, Cohort 7
by Alison Krupnick
Graduation season is a special time at Rainier Scholars, as we witness and celebrate our scholars’ achieve[..]
“Our future doesn’t have to look like our past.”
On election night, Anjelica Valenzuela (Cohort 16) stayed up late to put the finishing touches on her application to join the Seattle Youth Council. In some ways, this wa[..]
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