In honor of National Volunteer Week, we talked to mentor and Associates Board (AB) member Amisha Ray about her time at WITS. Amisha’s service runs the gamut; from mentoring in-person … Read More
Mentor Reflections: Fran Borrayo
Working in the Schools works with over twenty-five program partners to provide literacy support and mentorship. Fran Borrayo, a longtime mentor, has worked for two of them. He started his … Read More
WITS Mentor Reflections: Maddy Wright
Throughout our two years of virtual programming, our second year had a noteworthy highlight—WITS’ first-ever international volunteer mentor. Based in London, England, mentor Maddy Wright works in investment management at … Read More
WITS Mentor Reflections: Cady Swiler
In honor of National Volunteer Week, we asked WITS mentor Cady Swiler to reflect on her time volunteering in our Workplace Mentoring and virtual programs. Cady works as a Lead … Read More
February: A Mood in Books
I’ve lived in the Midwest for most of my life. That’s over 30 years of Chicago winters that I’ve sledded down, lost my gloves in, and shoveled myself out of. … Read More
Meet Jessica Gilliam
Jessica Gilliam (she/her) is one of three new program coordinators who joined the staff at WITS in November 2021. Read on to learn more about Jessica, why she loves The … Read More
Meet Erin Toale
If you have checked out WITS’ social media accounts over the past year, you are already familiar with some of Erin Toale’s work! (If you don’t already follow us on … Read More
WITS Staff’s Earliest Reading Memories
Anniversaries are natural opportunities to reflect. In honor of WITS turning 30, our team is taking a trip back in time and revisiting our earliest reading memories. Join us as … Read More
Meet Nick Wilson
Nick Wilson (he/him) is WITS’ new Operations Manager and joined the staff in November 2021. Read on to learn more about Nick, why The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe … Read More
Meet Precious
Precious Hutton is one of three new program coordinators at WITS and joined the staff in November 2021. Read on to learn more about Precious, why she enjoys working with … Read More
