BRYC_Fiscal Year 2024 Impact Report

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Felice Ezejiofo BRYC ‘20, LSU ‘24

IMPACT REPORT

At BRYC we have a proven model, a rock-solid board and organizational infrastructure, a deep bench of talent, and a leader devoted to BRYC's success now and forever.

MISSION Help underserved youth excel in high school; enter, persist through, and graduate from college; and secure career-track jobs.

VISION Provide our Fellows with the best collegepreparatory, college persistence, and career placement services money can buy — for free — so they can maximize the economic value of their degrees, build the lives they want, and help future generations do the same.

CORE VALUES Hustle: Go Hard Integrity: Be Just Community: Maximize BRYC Lucas Spielfogel, Executive Director

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2023–2024 Impact Report

Class of 2024 Senior Retreat, Northwestern State University

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Lisa Adamek Karen Breaux Jonathan Earle, PhD Carissa Graves Edward “Ted” James Dave Luecke Chaunda Allen Mitchell, PhD

Mikki Ceasar Mathews Laura Poché Linda Orlansky Posner Garrett Temple Jessica Tucker-Baghian Raedtha Vasquez Corey Wilson

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BRYC’s nationwide ranking on The NonProfit Times list of the best small nonprofits to work for in the U.S. in 2024

TOP MARKS

In its first year vying for this recognition, BRYC ranked #18 among all nonprofits (small, medium, large) in the U.S.

For the fourth year in a row, BRYC ranked among the Business Report’s Best Places to Work in BR

Team members take a pre-renovation tour of BRYC Airline, located at 14141 Airline Hwy, which BRYC rented and refurbished for fall 2024

BRYC’s commitment to diversity and inclusion in advertising yielded the 2024 AAF-BR Mosaic Champion Award

TEAM Myeisha Anderson* Monica Baker Naudra Branch^ Aareena Dhillon Latona Allie Diefendorf Brei Gage-Batiste Connor Gonzales Trinton Harris*^ Elin Hawkinson Josh Howard Dr. Christi Hunter-Brown^ * BRYC Alumni

^ Part-Time Team

Gary Jackson^ Keiron Jackson^ A’Shonte Johnson Chasity Kelley Forrest Middlebrook Jr. Catherine Molleno Lucas Spielfogel Jakia Steele Rachel Stevens Kenya Warren-Hollins Malaysia Young*^

GENDER

RACE

EDUCATION

72% FEMALE 28% MALE

82% P.O.C. 18% WHITE

22% FIRST-GEN 50% ADV DEG

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WHY BRYC?

The promise of higher education is that it will level an extremely uneven playing field, helping individuals and families secure better opportunities for future generations. This promise is made tangible in the Louisiana Board of Regents’ Master Plan, which states that 65% of jobs nationally and 56% of jobs statewide require a college degree or high value credential, requiring a 12% increase in degree attainment among working-age citizens by 2030.

Median Earnings (U.S.)

$70K

Unemployment Rate (U.S.)

7% $61.6K

$60K

7%

6% 5%

$50K $39.7K

$40K

4%

$30K

3%

$20K

2%

$10K

1%

$0

Bachelor’s Degree

High School Diploma

0%

Degree Attainment (U.S.)

60%

2%

Bachelor’s Degree

High School Diploma

Degree Attainment (EBR Parish)

60%

59%

59.22%

50%

50%

40%

40%

30%

30%

Despite constant questioning of its value, a bachelor’s degree remains a reliable path to economic mobility.

Yet, low-socioeconomic-status students and those from underrepresented demographics have the most difficulty entering and completing college affordably, both nationally and locally.

$52K students hold $52K in loan debt On average, Black college

hold $25K more loan $25K students debt than white students On average, Black college

20%

20%

15%

10%

students owe on average 188% Black 188% more than white students Four years post graduation,

17.82%

10%

0%

Lowest Income Quartile

Highest Income Quartile

0%

Black Residents

White Residents

2023–2024

BI-IMPACT SURVEYS 1,028 total responses “BRYC is doing a phenomenal job with youth.

I am continuously amazed at how my son has transformed in his time there and continues to grow academically and socially. BRYC has become my extended family and village — I have partners in the work to help my son in his journey to be a more well-rounded individual and student.”

Lakesha R., Guardian 4

2023–2024 Impact Report

93%

Fellows say: “I’m glad I’m in BRYC.”

97%

Fellows say: “BRYC cares about me.”

96%

Guardians say: “I’m pleased with BRYC’s support.”

100%

VIPs say: “I recommend volunteering at BRYC.”

THE BRYC WAY

1 day/wk • 3 hrs/day • Aug – May

BRYC’s 9+-year continuum of services helps Fellows develop, practice, and execute self-regulation, socioemotional, and self-advocacy skills in pursuit of stronger academic performance; more diverse college and financial aid opportunities; persistence-to-degree conferral; and college-level employment. Robust wraparound services and a trio of dedicated adults (program manager, mentor, community advocate) ensure Fellows have sufficient support both in and outside of BRYC.

In FY 2024, BRYC acquired a van and full-sized school bus to maximize accessibility to our three locations and ease the burden on BRYC families.

PROGRAM MODEL

8th-10th Academics

11th ACT

12th Admissions

Post-HS Persistence

Career Job/Internship

High School Transition Study Skills Habit-Building

TOPS-Eligible Scores Test-Taking Skills College Process Readiness

Applications/Essays Financial Aid/Scholarships College Transition

College Retention Support Campus Connections Direct Financial Aid

Professional Development Professional Introductions Career Communities

Tutoring

Counseling

Transportation

Direct Aid

Nutrition

Networking

Case Mgmt

2023 • BY THE NUMBERS • 2024 55

365

12 Districts 70% EBRPSS

8th 9th 10th 11th 12th

Schools

Fellows

17%

172

Older relative in BRYC

Legacy

Volunteers

22

Team Members

525

3:1 Fellow:Mentor 27% 2+ yrs of service

16 Full-time 6 Part-time

365 Program hrs 165 Summer/Opt-in hrs

Service Hours

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THE BIG FIVE

BRYC measures Fellows’ progress through our 8th–12th model in terms of “The Big Five” — the five building blocks of a competitive college applicant as well as a prepared college student.

A+ Grades/Course Rigor

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Scotlandville Senior Kalaja J. is pictured with her $5,000 Health Fellows Scholarship, an award just for BRYC Fellows. Kalaja increased her ACT score 7 points at BRYC.

ACT SCORES BRYC C/O 2024 Avg Comp Score

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ACT/SAT Scores

TOPS Min.

19.5

U.S. Avg

18.4 18.1

EBR Avg LA Avg

98%

Rec. Letters

GRADES

Fall 2023 Avg GPA Spring 2024 Avg GPA

3.25

4 pts

C/0 2024 Avg Gain

3.60

108

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ACT Instruction Hrs

228

0

130

Avg semesterly GPA point gain

Official ACT Tests UWorld Licenses Junior Fellows say: “Since joining BRYC, I have become more aware of things I can do to achieve my ACT goal.”

What is the most effective ACT strategy you learned at BRYC this year?

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6%

2

3

4

0.35 pts

100%

8th–11th-Grade Fellows promoted to the next grade level

85%

8th–10th-Grade Fellows say: “Since joining BRYC, my study and time management skills have improved.”

How has BRYC helped improve your academic performance this year?

4% 3% Skim & scan

8%

35%

Other/multi

10%

Plug & chug

10%

Road signs & key details

15%

Pacing

22% 6

Involvement

2023–2024 Impact Report

11%

26%

Subject matter mastery Other/multi Time management skills

Process of elimination Answer every question

More effective study habits

23%

26%

Dedicated homework time Positive affirmation

WRITING

INVOLVEMENT

Writing is arguably the most powerful lever in the college process, especially given test-optionality and the end of race-conscious admissions. Essays let Fellows showcase their writing ability while differentiating themselves by communicating their stories and strengths. Further, Fellows use writing to self-advocate, giving admissions officers context about adverse circumstances and special considerations. BRYC invests heavily in writing to produce high-quality applications and college-ready students.

BRYC helps Fellows find “their things” — the activities that make them come alive.

Outside-of-class involvement is essential to strong college applications, but it’s more important for building world-ready people.

Involved students have higher self-efficacy because they have built the teamwork, leadership, and problem-solving skills key for long-term success.

Essay Work in Grades 8-10

Résumé Crafting

Accelerated Writing Program

Designated Writing Coaches

“With the help of the College Team, I was able to elevate my writing when it came to college and scholarship essays.”

Sophia B., Senior Fellow

97%

Fellows say: “BRYC has helped me identify extra-curricular activities that match my interests/goals.”

84%

Fellows say: ”I’m involved with at least one other extracurricular outside BRYC.”

45% 53%

RECOMMENDATION LETTERS

Increased Remained the same Decreased

Like essays, letters of recommendation can pull critical weight in admissions decisions, and are often required for institutional aid, scholarship, internship, study abroad, and other applications with potential to yield significant financial or experiential benefit. A strong recommendation letter is personalized, detailed, and illuminating, which necessitates a close relationship between a student and recommender. BRYC encourages such relationships between Fellows and their mentor, program manager, teachers, coaches, etc., and helps Fellows practice selfassured, fluent interactions with adults in their orbit.

2%

9% 20%

In February 2024, BRYC’s first “Future You Fair” introduced Fellows to colleges, companies, and organizations, sparking post-secondary goals.

6% Agree

71%

Neutral

92%

Disagree

“Since joining BRYC, I feel more confident interacting with adults and peers.”

Fellows say: “Since joining BRYC, the time I spend participating in extra-curricular activities has ...”

“I care about my relationship with my BRYC mentor.”

2023–2024 Fellows reported participating in the following extracurriculars with BRYC’s support: 100 Black Men AHEC Scholars Disney Dreamers Jump Start Adobe LYAC KidsFest

Mayor’s Youth Workforce Nursing Home Volunteers Oschner Internships STEM NOLA Vigilus Coding Camp Young Entrepreneur’s Academy

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SENIOR SHOWCASE Gates Scholar: Makayla Bey High School: Indira Mura Institute College: University of Houston Intended Major: Graphic Design

Legacy Fellow Makayla Bey (older brother Royale is a junior at LSU) joined BRYC in ninth grade — and it shows. Her GPA, ACT score, and college résumé put Makayla squarely in the running for the prestigious last-dollar Gates Scholarship. But with over 53,000 applicants, there was no sitting on this opportunity. Through multiple rounds of essays and interviews, Makayla and her BRYC program managers prepped with only one outcome in mind: to win.

In April, Makayla was among the 750 seniors nationwide (top 1%) chosen for the 2024 Gates Scholars cohort. An aspiring graphic designer and entrepreneur, Makayla was also awarded the BRYCexclusive Tammie Phillips Business Excellence Scholarship in support of her goal to establish a creative marketing firm.

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Bonner Bet: Kaiya-Rai Glasper-Knox

SENIORS

High School: Glen Oaks College: Rhodes College Intended Major: Foreign Languages

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Heart set on Rhodes College, Kaiya-Rai was crushed to receive little financial aid. Rather than give up, BRYC brought her to the source.

During a campus visit, Rhodes offered Kaiya-Rai an impromptu interview for the Bonner Scholarship. With just days to prepare, the BRYC team coached Kaiya-Rai to be her best self. An hour after her interview, the Bonner committee called Kaiya-Rai to let her know she’d secured over $70,000 in additional funding. At Rhodes, KaiyaRai will pursue her passion for Korean culture; she became a “moderately fluent” speaker after receiving a merit scholarship to the Baton Rouge School of Korean Language sophomore year.

Student of the Year: Seth Fields High School: Helix Mentorship STEAM College: Louisiana State University Intended Major: Computer Science

Seth followed in his older sister Christa’s footsteps when he joined BRYC senior year, but from the start he’s forged his own path. He transferred to Helix after his previous school shut down in the wake of financial issues. Passionate about technology and problem-solving, Seth made use of his coding skills to help younger students learn math concepts, and he also served as Student Council secretary. Seth’s advice: “Get used to adapting to new things, because you’re always going to be trying something new!”

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Liberty Magnet High School Graduation, May 2024

2023–2024 Impact Report

89%

ACCEPTANCES

TOPS-ELIGIBLE

101

81%

SCHOOLS

100% ENROLLED

97%

IN-STATE SCHOOLS

Seniors say: “BRYC taught me new things about applying for college and scholarships.”

FINANCIAL AID Students nationwide faced unprecedented challenges due to a worst-case-scenario “new FAFSA” rollout. BRYC’s seniors were no exception. Knowing how crucial FAFSA completion is for Fellows, BRYC deployed many proactive and responsive interventions to minimize harm. As a result, Fellows still secured hundreds of thousands of dollars in financial aid, scholarships, and grants.

100% FAFSA COMPLETION

$182K BRYC-RAISED FIN. AID

$5M+

C/O 2024 TOTAL FIN. AID

INTRODUCING BRYC AIRLINE

14141 Airline Highway Baton Rouge, LA 70817

Thanks to a first-of-its-kind investment from the East Baton Rouge Parish School District, BRYC was able to launch a second campus in EBR Parish. In February 2024, BRYC signed a four-year lease at 14141 Airline Highway, a well-priced location that: avoids geographic redundancy; increases accessibility for Fellows and Guardians; increases proximity to historically underrepresented schools; ensures capacity for future growth; and ensures suitability of facilities and preparedness for natural disasters.

4.2K

8–12

Total square feet

Grades served

100

300

2024–2025 enrollment

Key Milestones

Student capacity

Fall 2023

EBRPSS grants BRYC $1.5M BRYC engages SSA Consultants to aid planning

BRYC’S IN-SCHOOL

COLLEGE COUNSELING PILOT

For the first time in BRYC’s history, we will utilize school hours and spaces to deliver best-in-class college counseling to a pilot cohort of five EBRPSS schools in the coming year (2024–2025), ensuring hard-working students don’t have to choose between an existing after-school responsibility and structured, expert guidance for meeting their postsecondary goals and potential. The in-school pilot is also made possible through demand and financial investment from the district, school administrators, students, and families.

“Students at Tara desperately need additional college and career counseling,” said Tara High Principal John Haymon. “The mentors at BRYC address this need in an upbeat, proactive, and positive manner.”

BRYC aims to launch an in-school presence in multiple EBR Parish schools. This initiative will not replace BRYC’s cornerstone after-school model, but rather extend our services to a population that is equally deserving of high-value support.

Spring 2024

Summer 2024

August 2024

BRYC secures 14141 Airline Hwy BRYC hires and onboards new teaching staff

Airline renovations conclude Airline Fellows complete matriculation

Grand opening for all stakeholders BRYC programs begin at Airline!

“I want to major in elementary education and become a thirdgrade teacher. I've always had the dream to pour my knowledge out on those younger than me.

Lots of people say the ‘wanting to be a teacher phase’ goes away, but mine has grown stronger.”

Bre’ah J., Northeast Student

2024–2025 Pilot Partner Schools

Liberty Magnet High School

McKinley High School

Northeast High School

Scotlandville Magnet HS

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Tara High School

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PERSISTENCE For 15 years, 100% of BRYC seniors have graduated high school with postsecondary plans and minimal debt, becoming alumni who have maintained 82% college completion at 2- and 4year schools. Nationally, only 15% of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds earn bachelor’s degrees within eight years of high school graduation. That’s why BRYC’s mission extends beyond entering college and includes persisting through to graduation, securing a career track job, and becoming economically mobile.

2023–2024 Persistence BRYC

86% 4-yr degree completion (bachelor’s seeking)

BRYC

82% 2- and 4-yr degree completion (all Fellowship)

BRYC

76% 4-yr degree completion (all Fellowship)

U.S.

15%

MEET MS. KENYA

DIRECTOR OF CAREER SERVICES In December 2023, BRYC welcomed its first-ever director of career services, Kenya Warren-Hollins. A 13 Southern University alum and former Miss Southern, Kenya boasts a decade of recruitment and career 72.5% U.S. bachelor’s degree-holders in the workforce coaching experience. At BRYC, her singular focus is to help our alumni get situated professionally.

56.4% U.S. diploma-holders in the workforce

4-yr degree completion (lowest income quartile)

0

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

BRYC Alumni Degree Attainment

359 (undergraduate and graduate)

Enrolled Undergrad

264 (degrees conferred)

Graduate

34 (degrees conferred)

Military

20 (active service) 0

50

100

150

Kenya (second from left) and BRYC team members hosted dozens of Alumni at Uncle Earl’s for a career services launch event in February 2024

200

250

300

BRYC Alumni Total Scholarship Aid Earned

$90.11M Avg Fellow award = $135,100

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2023–2024 Impact Report

350

This position is a natural outgrowth of BRYC’s efforts to ensure Fellows don’t just enter college but convert their degrees into career-track employment, especially in the Capital Region. BRYC strives to be an enduring support system in Fellows’ lives, recognizing that, for youth with limited financial and social capital, the road through college and into the workforce is riddled with obstacles. After years of helping alumni pursue jobs and graduate school in an ad hoc manner, we are thrilled to formalize this dimension of our work, helping more graduates redeem the economic promise of higher education. Kenya is equally thrilled to be joining the BRYC team.

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHTS Kimani Alexander (Scotlandville)

Tyari Heard (Liberty)

Kimani is a graduate of Southern University and A&M College. He applied his management degree to launching a professional photography business, K. Alexander Images, based in Zachary, La.

Tyari is a graduate of the University of Chicago and a 2020 WAVE Scholar (Women's Association of Venture & Equity).

She is the education coordinator for the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office.

Shaniah Bethley (BRMHS)

Shandricka Jackson, M.S. (Glen Oaks)

Shaniah is a graduate of Louisiana State University and serves as a military occupational specialist focused on animal care. She recently received the Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal.

Shandricka is a battalion operations officer and graduate of LSU and the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. She is pursuing an M.B.A at William & Mary, where she is a Major James Wright Fellow.

Anston Broadway (Scotlandville)

Malik Johnson, M.Arch. (Liberty)

Anston is a graduate of Southern University and A&M College. He helps children reach their full academic potential as a paraprofessional for Capitol Middle School.

Malik is a graduate of Howard University’s master of architecture program, where he served as a teaching assistant. He is an architectural intern for Didier Architecture in Baton Rouge, La.

Taylior Burton (Liberty)

Alyssia Jones-White, M.A. (Scotlandville)

Taylior is a graduate of Southern University and A&M College. She lives in Columbus, Ind. and works as a soil conservationist for the Natural Resources Conservation Service – United States Department of Agriculture.

Alyssia is a graduate of Northwestern State University and the founder and owner of WorkSpace: Career & Branding Services. She is also academic counselor 2 for the LSU College of Engineering.

Autumn Edwards (BRMHS)

Khaliah Knighten (BRMHS)

Autumn is a graduate of Howard University and a 2024 Brooke Owens Fellow. She will intern at BryceTech this summer before joining Georgia Tech’s aerospace engineering doctoral program in the fall.

Khaliah is a graduate of Prairie View A&M University and currently pursuing a doctorate in optometry at the Inter American University of Puerto Rico. She was recently awarded the Dr. M.R. Poston Leadership Scholarship.

Jayde Encalade, J.D. (BRMHS)

Levi Lewis (Scotlandville)

Jayde is a graduate of the University of Houston and Tulane Law, where she was a Tulane 34 awardee. She clerked for the Hon. Karen Wells Roby before joining Burns Charest, New Orleans as an associate.

Levi is a graduate of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, where he played for the Ragin’ Cajuns. He is now a professional football player, having signed with the Barcelona Dragons in February 2024.

Mandy Gabriel, M.A. (McKinley)

Andrea Loyd, M.Acc. (Liberty)

Mandy is a graduate of Louisiana State University and SNHU. She is the founder and CEO of Chipper Media and works as the senior communication catalyst for MetroMorphosis in Baton Rouge, La.

Andrea is a graduate of North Carolina A&T University, where served as president of the council of presidents. After interning with Dow, they offered her a full-time associate accounting specialist role in Midland, Mich.

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ALUMNI SPOTLIGHTS

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LaKiya Nash (Glen Oaks)

Kari Stephens, M.S.W. (BRMHS)

LaKiya is a graduate of Southern University and A&M College’s nursing program. For nearly four years, she has worked with Our Lady of the Lake as a part-time nurse technician and now full-time nurse.

Kari is a graduate of Louisiana State University and the first in her biological family to earn a degree. A BRYC Health Fellow, Kari now works with TIKES (Tulane Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation).

Dominique Ricks, M.A. (Belaire)

Dailynn Thomas (Liberty)

Dominique “Dom” is a graduate of University of Wisconsin-Madison. He was named 2015 Teacher of the Year at East Iberville Middle and now serves as the first Black principal of Kromney Middle School in Middleton, Wisc.

Dailynn is a graduate of Southern University and A&M College and Rose State College’s aircraft pilot program. She works for Boeing as an electrical wire design engineer in Oklahoma City, Okla.

Christian Riley (Woodlawn)

Henry Thomas III (Scotlandville)

Christian is a graduate of Loyola University of New Orleans. She worked as a video engineer and videographer before founding her own NOLA-based portrait studio, Christian Riley Photography.

Henry is a graduate of Southern University and A&M College and is a maintenance and reliability engineer with LyondellBasell. He is married to BRYC Alumna Javian Pierson (Scotlandville), also an engineer.

Jerlisa Robinson, M.Ed. (Tara)

Brandon Vincent (BRMHS)

Jerlisa is a graduate of Southern University and holds two master’s degrees from the University of Houston and LSU. A former STEM Teaching Fellow, she’s now a full-time math teacher at Woodlawn High School.

Brandon is a graduate of Loyola University of New Orleans. A BRYC Health Fellow, he served in the mayor’s office (Safe, Hopeful, Healthy BR) before beginning a master’s of public health administration at Morehouse.

Jonathan M. Scott (Belaire)

Jon “Alex” Watford (Belaire)

Jonathan is a graduate of Morehouse College. After working as an associate with PriceWaterhouseCoopers in Atlanta, Ga., he accepted a new position as a renewable energy analyst with ENGIE Impact.

Alex is a graduate of Morehouse College and currently pursuing a Ph.D. and serving as a graduate research assistant at NYU. He is an analytics consultant with Focus Strategies, which advocates for unhoused people.

Taylor C. Scott, Ph.D. (Belaire)

Kenneth White (Liberty)

Taylor is a graduate of University of Wisconsin-Madison and LSU. She was named Baton Rouge’s 2023 poet laureate and is an assistant professor of English at Southern University.

Kenneth is a graduate of Louisiana State University and an access to action workforce programmer with Warner Bros. Discovery. He received the John-Carlo Monti Award at the 34th Impact New Orleans Film Festival.

Gary Slack, Ph.D. (Belaire)

Dale (Tung-Dai) Wu (Broadmoor)

Gary is a graduate of Dillard University, Loyola University of Maryland, and Cornell University. He is an assistant professor of African American literature at Loyola University of Maryland.

Dale is a graduate of Full Sail University where she studied game art. For five years, she has worked as a 3D environment artist with HypGames, based in Orlando, Fla.

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VIPS VOLUNTEERS INVESTING IN PASSIONS

BRYC’s model matches Fellows with volunteer mentors from the community, starting in eighth grade. Through weekly, 75-minute meetings all school year — and in many cases, over multiple years — mentors and Fellows foster trusting relationships and uplift one another through mutual care and accountability.

172

3,115

VOLUNTEERS

HOURS

Amado Aguayo Onetha Albert Aniyyah Alleyne Hannah Amoroso Taylor Anderson Martin Aucoin Brittney Baidy-Dortch Kenidee Bailey Matthew Banks Monesha Becnel JaChe' Bell Royale Bey Dr. Brenda Birkett Mary Bolton Lauren Bradley Kamesha Brumfield Sophia Burckert Nya-Simone Caldwell Kenya Carney Julianna Carriere Brenden Carroll Tyler Carruth Destiny Carter Kylee Champagne Sierra Charles Lauren Chriss Nicholas Cibilich Dr. Ashley Clayton Jamie Collins Cristen Crain Eva Crochet Tanielma Da Costa Samantha Daly Allyson Davis Cheryl Davis Cierra Desdunes Hudlie Dolce Case Duckworth!

Lauren Dukes* Preston Dukes Mariah Duncan Jonathan Durocher Tiffany Durocher

Breanna Edwards Sophia Ellisor Christopher Estrada Guillermo Estrada Chukwunonso Ezeani Matthew Fairbrother Mirian Fajardo Gamoni Fallings Preston Fournet Lauren Gaines Maya Garnier Jazlyn Gladney Carter Grace Hale Greer Taijah Growe Paxson Guest Jillian Hackathorn Marcel Harley Darylene Harris Pugh Karla Hatch Elin Hawkinson Richard Haydel Brianne Hemmans Raelyn Henderson Bradley Henry Norma Hernandez Maia Hill Noah Hill Shyeeta Hills Mondrai Hogg Elsie Huffman Dr. Christi Hunter-Brown Delores Hurst Alana Jackson Samantha Jacobsen Letitia Jacques Roy James Juanita Johnson Marcus Johnson Ariel Jupiter Perryn Keys D’Metrie King Diamond Knox-Jackson

$104K ECONOMIC VALUE

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Ruth Roland Ara Rubyan La’Shantlen Russ Qwantaria Russell Victoria Sanchez-Benitez Meridia Sanders Parker Sanderson Clarice Schnabel Chris Scheuermann Dr. Taylor C. Scott Elizabeth Senecal Mathilde Silverberg Aaron Sinclair Kennesha Smith Jordie St. Pierre Kathleen Stamm-Kirk Ebony Starks Jakia Steele Kari Stephens Brandy Stewart Mary Stewart Adonica Sumlin Joel Swan Todd Taranto Micah Taylor Chandler Thornton Erin Thurman Gabby Troxclair Bryan Tumulty Joshua Usiskin Brooke Vargas Richard Vath Francesca Vega Off. Jasmine Watson*!

Yasmyne Wells Shunta Whalum+ Jonathan Wilks Arkyia Williams Darria Williams Debra Williams Alexa Winn Briggs Wood Brandon Young 2023–2024 Impact Report

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OUR SUPPORTERS Aaron or Peggy Selber Foundation Eli Abbe and Jessica Arner Kathy and Robert Abbott Alan and Patricia Abramson Adair Street Foundation Lisa and Thomas J. Adamek Albemarle Foundation Albertsons-Safeway Foundation All Star Automotive Group Jasmine Allen Grace Andrews and Kevin McGroarty Beatrice Arvie Erica Atkinson Jennifer Ayre Bank of America Bank of St. Francisville Baton Rouge Alliance for Students Baton Rouge Metropolitan Council Edie and Ralph Bender Dr. Brenda and Warren O. Birkett Jr. Bloomberg Abigail Bordelon Marvin and Susan Borgmeyer Linda and Robert Bowsher Andrew and Mallory Brannan Karen Breaux LaShundra Brown Raina Brown Senetra Brown Victoria Browne Nelly Bruce Neva Butkus Jason Butler Capital Area United Way Charles Lamar Family Foundation Julie and Michael Cherry Dr. Ashley Clayton CMA Technology Solutions Beverly Coates Catherine Coates and Brian Hales Clifford E. and Leslie Cohen Catherine and Charles Cole Francisca and Rudy Comeaux Jordan Corp Cox Communications Credit Bureau of Baton Rouge Foundation CSRS, Inc. Paula Cuadrado Cheryl Cunningham Jennifer DeCarlo Fred Dent Allie Diefendorf Dow Jonathan and Tiffany Durocher Drs. Jonathan Earle and Leslie Tuttle East Baton Rouge Parish School System Autumn Edwards Patricia Ellenwood Emergent Method, LLC Entergy Corporation Sean and Jennifer Eplett Reilly Eva Legard Center for Coastal and Environmental Studies ExxonMobil First United Methodist Church Rachel Folse Jeffrey Fraenkel and Alan Mark

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2023–2024 Impact Report

Jerry Fruetel and Roz Johnson Brian Gallion Renee Galvin Jeff Ganeles Garret Graves for Congress Brittany and Craig Gehring Becca Gelwicks Howard and Randi Ginsburg Charles Glover Bill and Peggy Good Goodwood Realty Lisa Gordon Gorter Family Foundation Grace Episcopal Church of St. Francisville Darian Graivshark Nikki and Vincent Granata Carissa and Garrett Graves Paxson Guest Katherine Guevara Alise Hagan Katrice Hall Lori Halvorson Jolene and Rhoman Hardy Darylene Harris Pugh Sherreta Harrison Courtney and Dana Hart Margaret Hart Rick Hartley and David Vey Drs. Mark and Rachel Hausmann Mavis Hawkes Elin Hawkinson and Sacha Idell Ava and Cordell Haymon Michael Herschman Miranda Himel Jonathan and Stacy Hochberg Revs. Matthew Hoffman and Samantha Gonzalez-Block Susan Holtzman Arnold and Dee Howard Huey and Angelina Wilson Foundation Genevieve and Jeremy Hunnewell Brianne Hwang Iberville Parish School Board Jack and Jill of America, Inc. Shandricka Jackson Jill and Matt Jenny Jones Walker, LLP Brittany Jorden Junior League of Baton Rouge Doug and Ellen Kahn Gretchen and Lee Kantrow Katherine Kaufmann Anthony Kelley Jr. Riley Kennedy Kiwanis Club of Cortana Baton Rouge Debbie and Kevin Knobloch Corey and Lauren Knotts Alex Kolb Edy and Jeff Koonce Katherine Kroes Matt and Whitney LaNasa Kathryn Lane John Latting Lavin Family Foundation Anna and Joe Lawlor Gordon and Teri LeBlanc Taylor LeBlanc and Thomas Massman

Carla Lemmon Lemoine Conville and Polly Lemoine Dr. Judith and Robert Levy Cornelius Lewis and Dr. Karen Williams J. Eric and Lee Ann Lockridge Louisiana Foundation Louisiana State Combined Charitable Campaign Andrea Loyd LSU Flores MBA Alumni Association LUBA Workers' Comp Dale Ludwig Cheryl and Dave Luecke Jake Luecke Colleen Magee Preston Magouirk Al Manint Kellen and Mikki Ceasar Mathews Storm Matthews Rolfe and Teeta McCollister Dr. Saundra Y. McGuire James McLaren Andrew T. and Tracey McMains Julio and Sherry Melara Cary and G. Rolfe Miller David Moore Garrett and Mary Penniman Moran George Moran and Tatiana Schlossberg Moyse Family Foundation Jillian Musso NBA Foundation New Schools for Baton Rouge Newton B. Thomas Support Foundation NFP Corporate Services (LA), Inc. Jay Noland Jr. Nordstrom Cares Kristen Nowak Olivier Group Beth Orlansky Wayne Parent Carly Pass PayPal Giving Fund Pennington Family Foundation Anne and John Pescatore Claudia and Gary L. Phillips William Pickrell and Carolyn Summers Haley and Harry Picone Piper Sandler F. Jay and Laura Poché Ellen and Roger Polansky Jake Polansky Sarah Proctor Camilla Pugh Kelly Quindlen Jacquari Reams

Drew and Ross Reilly Kevin P. and Winifred Reilly Jr. Michael J. and Stacie Reiser Rockhold Family Foundation Dr. Ricardo and Theresa Rodriguez Rotary Club of Baton Rouge Alvin and Anne Rotenberg Edward L. and Mary Rotenberg Michael Roth and Deborah Sternberg Becky Sadler Cary Saurage Henry N. and Laurie Saurage IV John and Wendy Schempf MacKenzie Scott Judith Scottum Shell Afolasade Shobamowo Megan Shoen Joel and Marla Silverberg Caron Smith Society for Science William Spaht Bree and Lucas Spielfogel Gary and Stacie Spielfogel Ralph and Sissy Stephens Mary Ann Sternberg Brandy Stewart Stonehenge Capital, LLC Kristoffer and Shauna Strauss Anita Taylor The Baton Rouge Clinic The David and Lucile Packard Foundation The Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana The Joe Burrow Foundation The Nokomis Fund The Papa John's Foundation, Inc. The Starbucks Foundation Thea AI Corporation Carlos and Kerii Landry Thomas Sinitra Tillman Marjorie Torres Unum Joshua Usiskin Dan and Emily Vassallo Richard Vath Sharae Vicknair Amanda and Benn Vincent Alex and John Vogelsang Hannah Weber J. R. Whaley William E. Montan Charitable Trust Darlene Williams Debra Williams Jade Woods Joanna Wurtele

Thank you!

We are deeply grateful to these individuals, foundations, and organizations who, between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024, gave generously to support BRYC. We also thank the kind donors who gave anonymously.

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