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She’s helping under-resourced youth of color prepare for careers in tech

She’s helping under-resourced youth of color prepare for careers in tech

By Sarah McKinney Gibson | Jul 6, 2020

Decades ago, Marlene Somerville moved from Manchester, England to Silicon Valley to pursue dreams of success in the tech industry. And she found it, working 23 years in various IT roles at Intel. But when Intel offered Marlene an early retirement package, she was...
Encore Fellow’s startup feeds New Yorkers while keeping restaurant workers employed

Encore Fellow’s startup feeds New Yorkers while keeping restaurant workers employed

By Sarah McKinney Gibson | Jul 1, 2020

Kate Felsen worked at ABC News for 20 years alongside household names like Peter Jennings, Charles Gibson and Diane Sawyer. As a leading journalist and foreign editor, Felsen covered breaking news and feature stories across the globe before leaving in 2010 when the...
This nonprofit leveraged the talent of two retired tech professionals to help more Americans save money

This nonprofit leveraged the talent of two retired tech professionals to help more Americans save money

By Sarah McKinney Gibson | Jun 24, 2020

“People are thinking about their financial situation now more than ever,” says David Derryck, the Chief Impact Officer of SaverLife — a nonprofit that provides incentives and resources to help low- and middle-income Americans save money and build financial...
At this critical moment, Encore Fellows™ can help nonprofits in a variety of new ways

At this critical moment, Encore Fellows™ can help nonprofits in a variety of new ways

By Sarah McKinney Gibson | May 20, 2020

To help nonprofits meet critical needs during these difficult times, Encore.org and some of its partner programs will offer more options for nonprofits that need seasoned, professional talent to fill gaps and add expertise. Since 2009, Encore.org’s Encore Fellowship...
Working remotely, this Encore Fellow is helping families in crisis

Working remotely, this Encore Fellow is helping families in crisis

By Sarah McKinney Gibson | May 20, 2020

Rising unemployment means more families across the country are facing the possibility of homelessness. That’s top of mind at Family Promise, a national nonprofit working 24/7 to help. “Everything is so fragile,” says Gary Chan, 70, who joined the organization last May...
AARP’s first Encore Fellow was charged with securing A-List Black talent for live events. Then the pandemic hit.

AARP’s first Encore Fellow was charged with securing A-List Black talent for live events. Then the pandemic hit.

By Sarah McKinney Gibson | May 13, 2020

“I like to say I’ve had 39 lives,” says Harriette Cole, 59, whose range of professional experiences include being a model, holding various leadership positions at Essence and Ebony magazines, coaching Black recording artists on public speaking — including Mary...
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