by Tarin Persson | Apr 19, 2023 | Article, Mentoring, News
PUBLISHED APRIL 2023 Reflections from Richard It has been a privilege to be part of the First Foundation and especially to Chair the board over the past few years. As I reflect, I’m struck by the transformation of our scholars and also of the organisation. Our three...
by Tarin Persson | Apr 19, 2023 | Article, Mentoring
PUBLISHED APRIL 2023 Values and family at the heart of mentoring David Gawith is someone who cares a lot about the future of the world. And as a First Foundation mentor, he’s found a new way to contribute to a better tomorrow. FollowFollowFollowFollow David is a...
by Tarin Persson | Feb 20, 2023 | Article, Events, Mentoring, News
PUBLISHED FEBRUARY 2023 Getting Amp’d for flourishing careers Career decision-making can be a daunting task, especially if you’re the first in your family to attend university. Many of our scholars are trailblazers and lack exposure to the professions others may...
by Tarin Persson | May 10, 2022 | Article, Mentoring, Work Experience
PUBLISHED MAY 2022 First Foundation turns on practical help Like all scholars, Shaniyah Munroe, Gawith Dean Scholar 2020, has had to manage many changes in starting university during the pandemic. A trusting mentor relationship and practical meaningful support from...
by Tarin Persson | Mar 31, 2022 | Alumni, Case studies, Mentoring
PUBLISHED MARCH 2022 Creating community in change “It’s hard to be what you can’t see. When you’re starting out on a new path, having someone you can relate to who has already been on that same journey can make all the difference.” Dr. Gemma Pugh,...
by Tarin Persson | Nov 29, 2021 | Alumni, Article, Mentoring
PUBLISHED NOVEMBER 2021 Our Active Board Leads by Example One of First Foundation’s greatest assets is its board. Like everyone in our community, our trustees care deeply about supporting our scholars to successful futures. As a board, they offer governance,...
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