Kamari Brewer
joins Atlas Scholars to lead the program into its next phase of
growth
HOUSTON, May 20, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Atlas Scholars has expanded its leadership team by
appointing Kamari Brewer as
Executive Director.
"We are thrilled to welcome Kamari as our
new Executive Director," says Craig
Taylor, co-founder of Atlas Scholars.
Kamari joins the innovative development program with over 15
years of nonprofit leadership experience, including most recently
as Chief Program Officer at The Council on Recovery, where she
drove program development, promoted accessibility to services, and
fostered an inclusive organizational culture. Kamari has dedicated
her career towards empowering young adults to reach their full
potential. Her journey began during her undergraduate studies,
where her involvement in a mentoring program ignited her passion
for making a difference. Kamari's profound impact on her mentee's
life, navigating through challenging circumstances, propelled her
to pursue a Master of Science in Social Work from The University of Texas at Austin.
Prior to her time at The Council on Recovery, Kamari served as
Executive Director of The Posse Foundation in Houston, and as a Program Director at
Baylor College of Medicine, where she
helped expand Baylor's On BELAY program focused on youth in
underserved communities. Kamari has also served in individual,
family, and group therapy roles in various settings, including
private practice, Children's Protective Services, and Texas
Children's Hospital. Kamari's experience, combined with her deep
passion for expanding access, exposure, and opportunity for
students, will help drive growth at Atlas Scholars, which
celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2023.
"We are thrilled to welcome Kamari as our new Executive
Director," says Craig Taylor,
co-founder of Atlas Scholars. "Her experience and strength in
leading organizations will be critical for the program. We are
focused on unlocking ways to deepen and broaden our impact, and
Kamari will be driving those initiatives."
Tejpal Singh, co-founder of Atlas
Scholars, adds, "Kamari's experience with building effective
programs and teams was particularly interesting to us. She's
entrepreneurial, and is going to be creative about how we tackle
these challenges in education and access."
Atlas Scholars also recently welcomed Joshua Silberman as Program Coordinator. Since
joining in December 2023, Joshua has
been leading new student recruitment, stakeholder engagement, and
summer program development. Program interest continues to grow,
with a 161% year-over-year increase in applications from over 40
high schools in the Greater
Houston area in 2024. Joshua brings a wealth of experience
to Atlas Scholars, having previously served as a teacher and
professor at the first Early College High School in Texas. In his work as an educator, he has
served at Houston Community College, as
well as in multiple districts in the greater Houston and Austin areas. During his time in Houston ISD,
he instituted a TEDx youth event and multiple research programs
unique to the Houston area.
On her new role at Atlas Scholars, Kamari says, "I could not be
more thrilled to be leading Atlas Scholars into its next phase of
growth. I look forward to working with our scholars, schools, and
partners to make a lasting impact on the lives of young people."
Joshua adds, "Working with our scholars, schools, and other
partners over the past few months has only strengthened our belief
in the need for a disruptive, performance-based program expanding
exposure and access for students."
About Atlas Scholars
Atlas Scholars is an innovative development program providing
high school students with mentorship, scholarships, and exposure to
performance-based, professional environments. Established in 2013
and now with over 100 current and alumni Atlas Scholars nationwide,
the program focuses on creating a holistic environment for success
through problem-based learning, with mentorship from industry
leaders, college and scholarship support, guest speakers, field
trips, and team projects. Students move on to become leaders in
their communities.
Contact: Joshua Silberman |
info@atlasscholars.com
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