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JA Alumni Story: Dodie Rawlings-Toth

August 14, 2024

“I use the skills I learned through JA daily.” Dodie Rawlings-Toth is an Executive Director at JPMorgan Chase, so she…

JA Alumni Story: Gio Richmond

May 21, 2024

Some experiences are so valuable that they stick with you no matter how much time has passed. For Gio Richmond,…

The Impact of Junior Achievement on Fi’s Life

April 9, 2024

In a world where the impact of every action matters, volunteering stands out as a powerful means of making a…

JA Alumni Story: Martine Garcia

February 9, 2024

What did you want to be when you were little? When Martine Garcia was growing up, he wanted to be…

JA Alumni Story: Malik Hampton

January 23, 2024

Sometimes big dreams have small beginnings, and for entrepreneur Malik Hampton, it started with ballpoint pens. He was in elementary…

JA Alumni Story: Mike Prior

November 20, 2023

For Priority Financial Group (PFG), giving back to the community isn’t just the right thing to do, it’s personal. The…

JA Alumni Story: Val Van Vianen

July 8, 2023

“JA gives kids the understanding of the global world and how it’s run.” Val’s story paints the picture of the…

The JA Effect – Widening Horizons

February 10, 2023

By sharing my history and my present, it lets younger people know what’s possible.” -Socheth McCutcheon When she was a…

JA Alumni Story: Maggie Farry

December 30, 2022

Maggie may have only been a 5th grader when she was introduced to JA, but it was quickly evident that…

JA Alumni Story: Vijay Kapur

October 26, 2022

“There are few things [in life] where you can learn and have fun at the same time – JA BizTown…

JA Alumni Story: John Fung

September 16, 2022

“JA taught me that if I set my mind to it, I can achieve anything.” From JA student to board…

JA Alumni Story: Colleen Jennings-Roggensack

May 21, 2022

“Without a doubt, I use the skills I learned in JA when working with my staff.” It’s not always easy…