WELCOME TO RBS CONNECT!
RBS Connect is your dedicated platform to foster deeper connections within the Ron Brown Scholar Program community of Scholars, Alumni, and Captains.
As part of this exclusive network, you gain access to a comprehensive directory, making connecting with fellow Scholars and Captains nationwide easier. The platform informs you about upcoming events, FAQs about Scholar and Captain services, and provides robust career support tailored to your needs including a job and internship board. Additionally, you can access educational resources, receive timely news updates, and share in the collective successes of our community.
Whether you’re looking to expand your professional network, find mentorship, or stay updated on program developments, RBS Connect is your gateway to maximizing the benefits of being part of the Ron Brown family.
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SOCIAL FEED
At the Ron Brown Scholar Program, we believe in the transformative power of mentorship, opportunity, and community. Your generosity helps provide Scholars and Captains with the tools they need to excel—scholarships, leadership training, career opportunities, and a network of support that lasts a lifetime.
Every gift you make contributes to building a brighter future. As our Scholars rise, they bring others with them, embodying the legacy of service and leadership that defines our Program.
💙 Together, we can continue this vital work. Will you join us?
📲 Click the link in our bio to donate now and help us lift as we climb. Let`s make an impact together.
#GivingTuesday #RBSimpact #RonBrownScholarProgram
![At the Ron Brown Scholar Program, we believe in the transformative power of mentorship, opportunity, and community. Your generosity helps provide Scholars and Captains with the tools they need to excel—scholarships, leadership training, career opportunities, and a network of support that lasts a lifetime.
Every gift you make contributes to building a brighter future. As our Scholars rise, they bring others with them, embodying the legacy of service and leadership that defines our Program.
💙 Together, we can continue this vital work. Will you join us?
📲 Click the link in our bio to donate now and help us lift as we climb. Let's make an impact together.
#GivingTuesday #RBSimpact #RonBrownScholarProgram](https://wordpress.almabaseapp.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
🎓 Attention College-Bound Seniors! 🎓
The FAFSA application is open, and we know navigating financial aid can feel overwhelming. That`s why our Guided Pathway Support Program (GPS) is here to help you every step of the way!
💡 What GPS Offers:
Expert guidance on FAFSA and financial aid applications
Webinars to break down the process
Essay and scholarship reviews
One-on-one support to answer your questions
Joining GPS means getting the tools and resources to make your college journey stress-free and successful. Don`t go it alone—let us help you turn your dreams into reality!
🚀 Sign up today, and let`s tackle FAFSA together. Go to www.rbsgps.com to join!
#CollegeBound #FAFSA #FinancialAidHelp #GPSProgram #BlackExcellence
#RBSimpact #RonBrownScholarProgram #blackscholarship
![🎓 Attention College-Bound Seniors! 🎓
The FAFSA application is open, and we know navigating financial aid can feel overwhelming. That's why our Guided Pathway Support Program (GPS) is here to help you every step of the way!
💡 What GPS Offers:
Expert guidance on FAFSA and financial aid applications
Webinars to break down the process
Essay and scholarship reviews
One-on-one support to answer your questions
Joining GPS means getting the tools and resources to make your college journey stress-free and successful. Don't go it alone—let us help you turn your dreams into reality!
🚀 Sign up today, and let's tackle FAFSA together. Go to www.rbsgps.com to join!
#CollegeBound #FAFSA #FinancialAidHelp #GPSProgram #BlackExcellence
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Save the Date! The 14th Annual Ronald H. Brown American Journey Awards 🎉
Join us on Friday, March 21, 2025, at The Ritz-Carlton, Washington, DC, as we honor distinguished leaders and Scholars who embody the legacy of Ronald H. Brown through their leadership, service, and commitment to community.
✨ Honorees:
🔹 Cecilia A. Conrad, Ph.D. – CEO, Lever for Change (@lever4change); Board Director, Ex OfficioSenior Advisor, Collaborative Philanthropy and Fellows, MacArthur Foundation (@macfound)
🔹 Michael Russell, Sr. – CEO, H. J. Russell & Company (@hjrussellco)
🔹 Lovette Russell @loviedovie4 – Senior Consultant, Coxe Curry & Associates (@coxecurryatl); Chair of the Board of Trustees, Spelman College (@spelman_college)
🏆 Scholar Award Recipients:
🔹 Jon Piper (RBS 1998): Emerging Leadership Award
🔹 Caleb Franklin (RBS 2001) @caleebh: Christopher A. Pilaro Fellowship in the Arts Award
🔹 Brennan Gould (RBS 2001) @gouldbrennan: Robert Binswanger Communitarian AwardEvent Details:
Location: The Ritz-Carlton, Washington, DC
Reception: 6:30–7:30 PM
Dinner: 7:30–9:30 PM
This inspiring evening will celebrate the achievements of leaders and scholars making a profound impact. Stay tuned for ticket and sponsorship details.
Please mark your calendars and join us for this memorable celebration!
#AJA2025 #RBSimpact #RonBrownScholarProgram
![Save the Date! The 14th Annual Ronald H. Brown American Journey Awards 🎉
Join us on Friday, March 21, 2025, at The Ritz-Carlton, Washington, DC, as we honor distinguished leaders and Scholars who embody the legacy of Ronald H. Brown through their leadership, service, and commitment to community.
✨ Honorees:
🔹 Cecilia A. Conrad, Ph.D. – CEO, Lever for Change (@lever4change); Board Director, Ex OfficioSenior Advisor, Collaborative Philanthropy and Fellows, MacArthur Foundation (@macfound)
🔹 Michael Russell, Sr. – CEO, H. J. Russell & Company (@hjrussellco)
🔹 Lovette Russell @loviedovie4 – Senior Consultant, Coxe Curry & Associates (@coxecurryatl); Chair of the Board of Trustees, Spelman College (@spelman_college)
🏆 Scholar Award Recipients:
🔹 Jon Piper (RBS 1998): Emerging Leadership Award
🔹 Caleb Franklin (RBS 2001) @caleebh: Christopher A. Pilaro Fellowship in the Arts Award
🔹 Brennan Gould (RBS 2001) @gouldbrennan: Robert Binswanger Communitarian AwardEvent Details:
Location: The Ritz-Carlton, Washington, DC
Reception: 6:30–7:30 PM
Dinner: 7:30–9:30 PM
This inspiring evening will celebrate the achievements of leaders and scholars making a profound impact. Stay tuned for ticket and sponsorship details.
Please mark your calendars and join us for this memorable celebration!
#AJA2025 #RBSimpact #RonBrownScholarProgram](https://wordpress.almabaseapp.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
High school seniors, the clock is ticking! You have just ONE WEEK left to apply for the prestigious Ron Brown Scholarship. Don`t miss this chance to become part of a legacy of excellence and leadership.
Deadline: December 1, 2024
Requirements:
✅ Must be Black/African American
✅ Excel academically
✅ Show leadership potential
✅ Participate in community service
✅ Demonstrate financial need
✅ Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
Take your chance to earn financial support and lifelong connections. Apply now to take the first step toward shaping your future!
#RBSimpact #RonBrownScholarProgram #blackscholarship
![High school seniors, the clock is ticking! You have just ONE WEEK left to apply for the prestigious Ron Brown Scholarship. Don't miss this chance to become part of a legacy of excellence and leadership.
Deadline: December 1, 2024
Requirements:
✅ Must be Black/African American
✅ Excel academically
✅ Show leadership potential
✅ Participate in community service
✅ Demonstrate financial need
✅ Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
Take your chance to earn financial support and lifelong connections. Apply now to take the first step toward shaping your future!
#RBSimpact #RonBrownScholarProgram #blackscholarship](https://wordpress.almabaseapp.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
Grateful hearts and full plates! We gathered at our Charlottesville office for a special Friendsgiving dinner with our UVA Scholars and Captains yesterday. Beautifully organized by staff member Brianna Wilson (@briannamwilson) and Captain Chandler Nandkumar (@chandler_nkumar), the evening featured delicious tacos, homemade desserts, updates from students on their first semester, and the warm fellowship of staff, friends, and students coming together. 🍂💛
Moments like these remind us of the power of community and the strength of our Ron Brown family. Thank you to everyone who made this event so special! 📸✨
Scholars and Captains Featured in Photos: Gregory Perryman @gregor.duane, Chandler Nandkumar @chandler_nkumar, Leah Winston @leahwinston_, Calista Nelson @caliii.nelson, Destini Ruffner @destini.ruffner. Not pictured William Adu-Jamfi @willdog024
#Friendsgiving #RBSimpact #RonBrownScholarProgram
![Grateful hearts and full plates! We gathered at our Charlottesville office for a special Friendsgiving dinner with our UVA Scholars and Captains yesterday. Beautifully organized by staff member Brianna Wilson (@briannamwilson) and Captain Chandler Nandkumar (@chandler_nkumar), the evening featured delicious tacos, homemade desserts, updates from students on their first semester, and the warm fellowship of staff, friends, and students coming together. 🍂💛
Moments like these remind us of the power of community and the strength of our Ron Brown family. Thank you to everyone who made this event so special! 📸✨
Scholars and Captains Featured in Photos: Gregory Perryman @gregor.duane, Chandler Nandkumar @chandler_nkumar, Leah Winston @leahwinston_, Calista Nelson @caliii.nelson, Destini Ruffner @destini.ruffner. Not pictured William Adu-Jamfi @willdog024
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Kicking off an inspiring few days at AfroTech (@afro.tech)—the Global Gathering for Innovators and Inclusive Tech Companies.
As Ron Brown Scholars and Captains gather for coffee and conversation this morning before diving into the incredible sessions at AfroTech, we are immediately aware of our network`s strength and impact. Trailblazers like Jeff Nelson (RBS 2006) helped create this event, and the next generation of Scholars and Captains are also stepping up in tech. The Ron Brown Scholar Program is about lifting each other up and driving forward... together.
Ron Brown Scholars and Captains featured in this photo from left to right:
Ray Pryor, Noah Turura @noaht.5, TG Sido @tgsido, Jadal Wiliams, Jesutofunmi Olawuleke, Micheal Reid, Jerron-Michael Arline, Kiah Thorn, Karla Aghedo @karlajaghedo, Jeff Nelson @thatjeffnelson
#RBSimpact #RonBrownScholarProgram
![Kicking off an inspiring few days at AfroTech (@afro.tech)—the Global Gathering for Innovators and Inclusive Tech Companies.
As Ron Brown Scholars and Captains gather for coffee and conversation this morning before diving into the incredible sessions at AfroTech, we are immediately aware of our network's strength and impact. Trailblazers like Jeff Nelson (RBS 2006) helped create this event, and the next generation of Scholars and Captains are also stepping up in tech. The Ron Brown Scholar Program is about lifting each other up and driving forward... together.
Ron Brown Scholars and Captains featured in this photo from left to right:
Ray Pryor, Noah Turura @noaht.5, TG Sido @tgsido, Jadal Wiliams, Jesutofunmi Olawuleke, Micheal Reid, Jerron-Michael Arline, Kiah Thorn, Karla Aghedo @karlajaghedo, Jeff Nelson @thatjeffnelson
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This past week, our Trustee and Advisory Boards gathered in Washington, DC, for our annual meeting — a special occasion where both boards, along with our staff and scholars, come together in person to reflect on our journey, celebrate our impact, and set a course for the future.
It was an inspiring time filled with meaningful discussions, shared visions, and a renewed commitment to shaping the next generation of leaders.
Swipe through for moments from our cocktail reception, where board members, scholars, and staff connected and celebrated our community.
Here`s to a future filled with opportunity, leadership, and impact!
Featured in Photos:
1 - Jon Piper (RBS 1998) and Dr. Carmelle T. Norice @dr.carmelle (RBS 1997)
2 - Eileen Cassidy Rivera, Vanessa Evans-Grevious (RBS Staff), Ritza Hendricks @r.y.ink
3 - Randy Tripp, Jr (RBS Staff) and Eddie Martin (RBS 2000)
4 - Meredith Eggers, Nicole K. Bates, Anita Karadia (RBS Staff)
5 - Bryant Foster and Brian Siegel
6 - Tay Moore (RBS 2020), Anthonie Goudemond, Lee Corey, Ann Horner
7 - Jon Piper (RBS 1998), Keynote Speaker Andrea Headley (RBS 2010), Chris Foley, Dottie Foley
#RBSimpact #RonBrownScholarProgram
![This past week, our Trustee and Advisory Boards gathered in Washington, DC, for our annual meeting — a special occasion where both boards, along with our staff and scholars, come together in person to reflect on our journey, celebrate our impact, and set a course for the future.
It was an inspiring time filled with meaningful discussions, shared visions, and a renewed commitment to shaping the next generation of leaders.
Swipe through for moments from our cocktail reception, where board members, scholars, and staff connected and celebrated our community.
Here's to a future filled with opportunity, leadership, and impact!
Featured in Photos:
1 - Jon Piper (RBS 1998) and Dr. Carmelle T. Norice @dr.carmelle (RBS 1997)
2 - Eileen Cassidy Rivera, Vanessa Evans-Grevious (RBS Staff), Ritza Hendricks @r.y.ink
3 - Randy Tripp, Jr (RBS Staff) and Eddie Martin (RBS 2000)
4 - Meredith Eggers, Nicole K. Bates, Anita Karadia (RBS Staff)
5 - Bryant Foster and Brian Siegel
6 - Tay Moore (RBS 2020), Anthonie Goudemond, Lee Corey, Ann Horner
7 - Jon Piper (RBS 1998), Keynote Speaker Andrea Headley (RBS 2010), Chris Foley, Dottie Foley
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A huge thank you to @myplume and everyone who joined us for the #PlumeStrong Gala Philanthropic Dinner at @cyrusalexandervalley
in Sonoma, CA!
Proceeds raised from this event are directly going to our new initiative, the Ron Brown Venture Lab. This exciting new endeavor will empower young Black founders by providing critical resources to bring their ventures to life.
Stay tuned for more updates from the Ron Brown Venture Lab.
#RBSVentureLab #RBSimpact
![A huge thank you to @myplume and everyone who joined us for the #PlumeStrong Gala Philanthropic Dinner at @cyrusalexandervalley
in Sonoma, CA!
Proceeds raised from this event are directly going to our new initiative, the Ron Brown Venture Lab. This exciting new endeavor will empower young Black founders by providing critical resources to bring their ventures to life.
Stay tuned for more updates from the Ron Brown Venture Lab.
#RBSVentureLab #RBSimpact](https://wordpress.almabaseapp.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
West Coast Connection! Two weeks ago, Ron Brown Scholar Program (RBSP) leadership, including Vice President Vanessa Evans-Grevious, Chris Hunter, and Ray Pryor Jr., traveled to California to connect with our Scholars across the state. From Oakland to LA, the Bay Area to Palo Alto, our Scholars came together for meaningful converstions that stengthen our bonds together.
Swipe through the photos to see the inspiring community moments from each location! Shout out to all these Scholars and Friends of the Program who came out:
Oakland (held at @hiddengeniuspro):
Brandon Nicholson @Bnicholson83
Miya Cain
Kory Kantega
Chase Swinton
Auriel Wright
Delali Azamati
Cameron Drake @cameronwdrake
Joelle Williams @joelleswilliams
Colin Webb @super.webb
Christopher Middleton
Ray Pryor, IV
Chris Hunter
Jeremy McGee (not shown)
Keon Pearson (not shown)
LA:
Brandon Cook
Crystal Boyd @_cryscrys
Matthew Shearin @shift.team.619
Paul Adams @pauladamsii
Chris Hunter
Aaliyah Williams @theliyah
Janelle Baker @janellensb
Isis Anderson
Faith Buggs
Ashley Hayes
Joshua Davis (not shown)
Palo Alto:
Journey Washingtonhigh
Makenna Turner @makennajturner
Bryan Perkins
Eric Jones @jones1k_
Chase Swinton
Kadija Ismail
Alaija Jones
Michelle Packer
Bay Area (held at premier of "Daughters"):
Christopher Middleton
Lynne Hale
Thaderine MacFarlane
Delali Azamati
Michaele Birdsall
Kelvin Moore
Thank you to our outstanding California Scholars for the warm welcome. We are excited to keep building and strengthening the Ron Brown family from coast to coast!
#RBSimpact #RonBrownScholarProgram
![West Coast Connection! Two weeks ago, Ron Brown Scholar Program (RBSP) leadership, including Vice President Vanessa Evans-Grevious, Chris Hunter, and Ray Pryor Jr., traveled to California to connect with our Scholars across the state. From Oakland to LA, the Bay Area to Palo Alto, our Scholars came together for meaningful converstions that stengthen our bonds together.
Swipe through the photos to see the inspiring community moments from each location! Shout out to all these Scholars and Friends of the Program who came out:
Oakland (held at @hiddengeniuspro):
Brandon Nicholson @Bnicholson83
Miya Cain
Kory Kantega
Chase Swinton
Auriel Wright
Delali Azamati
Cameron Drake @cameronwdrake
Joelle Williams @joelleswilliams
Colin Webb @super.webb
Christopher Middleton
Ray Pryor, IV
Chris Hunter
Jeremy McGee (not shown)
Keon Pearson (not shown)
LA:
Brandon Cook
Crystal Boyd @_cryscrys
Matthew Shearin @shift.team.619
Paul Adams @pauladamsii
Chris Hunter
Aaliyah Williams @theliyah
Janelle Baker @janellensb
Isis Anderson
Faith Buggs
Ashley Hayes
Joshua Davis (not shown)
Palo Alto:
Journey Washingtonhigh
Makenna Turner @makennajturner
Bryan Perkins
Eric Jones @jones1k_
Chase Swinton
Kadija Ismail
Alaija Jones
Michelle Packer
Bay Area (held at premier of "Daughters"):
Christopher Middleton
Lynne Hale
Thaderine MacFarlane
Delali Azamati
Michaele Birdsall
Kelvin Moore
Thank you to our outstanding California Scholars for the warm welcome. We are excited to keep building and strengthening the Ron Brown family from coast to coast!
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How Can You Make a Difference?
Your contributions are not just financial; they are investments in the bright futures of our Scholars, Alumni, Captains, and the expansive network of the Ron Brown Community worldwide. Your support is the backbone of our enriching programs, including leadership development, mentorship, networking, and lifelong learning opportunities designed to empower our community and foster continuous growth.
We invite you to explore how to give back to the Ron Brown Scholar Program. Whether through mentorship, volunteering, or financial donations, your involvement is crucial to our collective future and directly influences the ongoing success of our community. Your commitment ensures that the legacy of leadership and service continues to thrive.
Thank you for your generosity and ongoing support. Together, we are shaping a brighter, more equitable future.