This summer, The Opportunity Network celebrates the leadership and dedication of our staff members through their memberships in noteworthy professional associations and fellowships.
Carl Jackman, Assistant Director of Wellness Support, joined the Career Internship Network (CIN) Advisory Council to help steer the vision and direction of this professional network that OppNet, and many other peer organizations, are members of. Carl is joining the CIN Advisory Council as Chelsea Frosini, Associate Director of Programs, wraps up her 3 year term on the Board. We are proud to have Carl continue to represent OppNet in the Council and know he will bring tremendous insight back to the team as a long-term CIN member.
After her time with the CIN Advisory Council, Chelsea was selected to participate in the American Express Leadership Academy (AELA) for the week of October 19-22. The Academy will be virtual and will include workshops, 1:1 job coaching, and networking opportunities. Founded in 2008, the American Express Leadership Academy builds the personal, business and leadership skills of emerging nonprofit leaders and social entrepreneurs through multi-day, in-person trainings.
Keith Byam, Assistant Director of Internships and Career Success, has been selected for the Student Success Network’s (SSN) Member Advisory Council. This leadership group represents 12 SSN member organizations out of the 70 organizations affiliated with SSN. Keith and his peers are committed to accelerating their collective impact by making sure SSN reflects the experiences and voices of Network members.
Keith was also selected to participate in the Institute for Nonprofit Practice’s Community Fellows Program alongside Jonelle Carrera, Assistant Director of Development. The Community Fellows Program is a fully-funded fellowship for high-potential emerging leaders poised to take the next step in their career. Each year, the fellows chosen will become part of a growing network of change leaders who will rise together in the field.
Our President and CEO, AiLun Ku, also joined the Institute for Nonprofit Practice as a Management Seminar faculty member.
Edsel Batucan, Assistant Director of College Guidance and Transition, has been accepted to join Princeton AlumniCorps Emerging Leaders Fellowship program. The Emerging Leaders professional development program is designed to help aspiring leaders in the nonprofit and public sectors develop the leadership capabilities, management skills, and confidence that will advance their professional contributions and accelerate their careers. Alisa France, Assistant Director of College Success, participated in the Fellowship this past year and had a great experience.
Emmanuel Moses, Associate Director of College Guidance and Transition, and Emily Chow, Partnerships Manager, just wrapped up their year with the Institute for Nonprofit Practice's inaugural NYC Community Fellows cohort, where they were connected to a wonderful community of fellow social change peers and thought leaders. They were able to shape their personal leadership philosophy, dive deep into the nonprofit landscape, and take concepts learned into practice to their own work with Fellows and Partners.
