As part of Bank of America’s “Making an Impact” initiative, they develop strong partnerships with nonprofit organizations focused on issues fundamental to economic mobility in low- and moderate-income communities. 71% … Read More
Jay Shah recently joined WITS as a mentor in the Workplace Mentoring Program (WPM) at GCM Grosvenor. A 2024 graduate of the University of Texas at Austin, Jay moved to … Read More
Along with Patrick Hatton’s appointment, WITS wrapped up its 2025 fiscal year by voting on new Board members Joyce Winnecke, Principal at Joyce Winnecke Advisors LLC and Brett Klein, Managing … Read More
When Joanne Alter and Marion Stone founded WITS in 1991, they unlikely imagined the full circle moment 34 years later, when their daughters would carry on their legacy as directors … Read More
WITS culminated its 2023-2024 school year on June 30 with our Annual Board of Directors meeting, which Board member Craig Close and our partners at PPM Jackson hosted. As the … Read More
“Remember that the happiest people are not those getting more, but those giving more.” – H. Jackson Brown Jr. Volunteering represents a social commitment where individuals generously contribute their time and resources toward a specific objective. In … Read More
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
We are beyond thrilled to welcome six new individuals to the Working in the Schools (WITS) Board of Directors. The new WITS Board of Directors members will help support our … Read More
Editor’s note: Ginny and Roger Carlson are long-time WITS supporters and volunteers. As WITS CEO Tena Latona espoused in 2020, “As the CEO of an organization you hope for Board … Read More
As a current board member and the daughter of WITS co-founder, Joanne Alter, I am admittedly biased, but I am continually impressed with the organization’s welcoming approach to change. I … Read More
