We are proud to share that Kaska Yawo, Co-Founder and Executive Director of African Community Education, has been named one of five esteemed 2023 Business Leaders of the Year by Worcester Business Journal! Join us in congratulating one of our grantees! 🎉 bit.ly/3ZYo4WQ

We are thrilled to announce the appointment of Dr. Gisele C. Shorter as our new President and CEO! After a thorough search, we believe Dr. Shorters expertise and experience will support and build on the Foundations work in New England. zurl.co/DvWo #philanthropy

Dr. Shorter’s track record in partnering with students, educators, and families gives us confidence that she is committed to continuing Nellie Mae’s work in advancing racial equity in education. Join us in welcoming her! #racialequity #publiceducation #k12 zurl.co/FF6T

The Nellie Mae Ed. Fdn. has tapped Gisele Shorter, director of national education strategy at the Raikes Foundation, as its next president and CEO. phlnthrp.com/3pnSXXF

In light of the U.S. Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action, we are re-stating our commitment to advancing racial equity in public education. We are learning about implications for K12 youth and are clear that all schools should be welcoming for all young people and families.

We stand with our philanthropic community in taking a collective position to create a more equitable future for our young people, despite the U.S. Supreme Courts ruling on affirmative action. #racialequity #philanthropy #scotus #K12

Last week, Epoch Times and Fox News Digital reached out about our grantee, Bangor High School’s use of Centering Joy: Celebrating LGBTQIA + Youth and their Allies open Rapid Response grant. Read full response here: tinyurl.com/28dhp72n

Nellie Mae is proud to be in support of the Collective Care for Educators campaign!

Are you a program and talent leader well versed in organizational planning and strategy? Nellie Mae Education Foundation is hiring a Chief of Staff & Culture! To learn more and apply, see here: zurl.co/AZwY #hiring #education #philanthropy #boston #racialequity

Are you a strategic financial leader with a passion for bettering youth through education? Nellie Mae Education Foundation is hiring a Chief Financial Officer! To learn more and apply, see here: zurl.co/cAR5 #hiring #philanthropy #boston #racialequity #finance

Just in case you missed it, we're hiring a Chief Financial Officer! Visit this link to learn more and apply today: on-ramps.com/jobs/3063

Calling all finance and accounting leaders with a passion for bettering youth through education! The Nellie Mae Education Foundation is hiring its next Chief Financial Officer. Learn more and apply here: on-ramps.com/jobs/3063 #education #finance #accounting

On 4/4, NMEF President/CEO Dr. Gisele C. Shorter joins @schottfound's funder workshop to unpack the latest education grantmaking data and discuss what grantmaking strategies can drive transformative investments in racial equity and justice work. Learn more:

Students deserve to see themselves represented in their schools and in what they learn in the classroom. Read Jeannie Salomon’s op-ed about why we need to make this commitment to our AAPI students this #AAPIHeritageMonth and always bit.ly/3yoW8CH

NMEF Dr. Gisele C. Shorter & The New Commonwealth Fund Dr. Makeeba McCreary were on The Hub Today to promote the 2nd annual #DisruptionDialogue happening in #MarthasVineyard on 8/4. TY Anna Rossi and Maria Sansone for having us on! Watch the interview: nbcboston.com/entertainment/…

This #NationalNonProfitDay, we're elevating 3 grantees in #NewEngland that show how the incredible work they are doing across the region can bring us closer to a public education system where every student has the resources + access they need to succeed and thrive.

Next week: NMEF Dr. Gisele C. Shorter, @Penn_State Dr. Francesca Lopez, and National Equity Project LaShawn R. Chatmon will be at BMe Community’s #NextNarrativeSummit2024 discussing the urgency of now & what’s needed to protect + re-design our public education system.

Did you see us on Good Morning America this morning? Nellie Mae CEO Dr. Gisele C. Shorter joined Matthew McConaughey and a panel of educators to talk about what our students need to feel safe and supported. Watch the whole segment: goodmorningamerica.com/family/video/e…