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
Patrick Hatton, VP of Field Operations at Hyatt, begins term as Chair of WITS Board of Directors
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
Jennifer Alter Warden completes term as Chair of WITS Board of Directors
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
A Passion for Literacy: New Board Members Spotlight
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
Mentoring Students in Chicago: Interview with Alex Van Tiem
“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
Mentor Reflections: Amisha Ray
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
WITS Welcomes New Members to Board of Directors
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
WITS Beginnings: A Story from Founding Volunteer Ginny Carlson
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
A Note from the Daughter of WITS Co-founder, Joanne Alter
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
2021 Alter & Stone Volunteer of the Year Award: WITS Associates Board
For WITS’ 30th Anniversary Gala, we are excited to present the Alter & Stone Volunteer of the Year Award to the WITS Associates Board (formerly Junior Board). This award is a … Read More
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