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College Access and Success Nonprofit Taps Veteran Technology Executive to Enhance Data and Technology Infrastructure

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Monday, November 6, 2023
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PORTLAND, Ore., Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- College Possible, the pioneering national nonprofit on a mission to boost equitable college access and success by connecting high school and college students from low-income backgrounds with near-peer coaches, today announced the appointment of Ali Ayub as senior vice president of finance, technology, and data. Ayub brings two and a half decades of experience working at the intersection of information technology, education, banking and venture capital, including time serving as the chief digital officer of the International Baccalaureate.

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  • We want to marry the best of high-tech and high-touch to achieve a greater impact for students," said Dr. Siva Kumari , CEO of College Possible .
  • There is a growing body of research that shows that data-driven student success models are the key to driving positive student outcomes.
  • "I'm honored to be joining a team that's dedicated to serving students in a way that meets them where they are," said Ayub.
  • His diversified industry experience also includes time in information technology leadership roles in the financial services and venture capital sector with Mr. Cooper and Alliance Data.

Capital Impact Partners and the Nourish DC Collaborative Award $400k to BIPOC-Owned DC Food Businesses to Grow an Equitable Food System in Washington, DC

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Wednesday, March 9, 2022
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"Investing in our local businesses is one of the strongest ways we can impact our communities," said Mayor Muriel Bowser.

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  • "Investing in our local businesses is one of the strongest ways we can impact our communities," said Mayor Muriel Bowser.
  • "We're proud to support these nine food businesses in the District, and are excited to continue working with Capital Impact Partners and the Collaborative partners to build a more inclusive food system."
  • More than 180 businesses applied for the first round of Nourish DC catalytic grants, and nine awardees were selected through a review process involving all of the Nourish DC Collaborative lending and technical assistance partners.
  • Together, the Collaborative provides flexible loans, technical assistance and catalytic grants to emerging and existing locally owned food businesses.