MISSION Established in 2006 the mission of the Young Executives of Color (YEOC)

program is to cultivate the academic potential of underrepresented high

school student leaders in Washington State through college preparation,

powerful mentorship, and the development of real life business skills. YEOC

was established to increase the number of underrepresented students in the

college going pipeline and at the University of Washington Foster School of

Business.

YEOC is a nine-month college pipeline program hosted by the University of

Washington Foster School of Business. The program currently serves 170 high

school sophomores, juniors and seniors from 75 schools in the state of

Washington. Students attend sessions at the UW campus one Saturday every

month. Tuition for the YEOC program is FREE, with the only cost to students

being their transportation to UW Seattle.

2015-2016 MIDYEAR REPORT BENEFITS OF THE PROGRAM

Preparation for college admissions & scholarships

Exposure to a variety of business options and careers

Professional development, competitions and lectures

Chances to win prizes and EY YEOC college scholarships for seniors

Network with professionals from EY, Microsoft, Amazon, and more!

Mentorship from a UW Foster School of Business student

A supportive network of highly ambitious high school students from across the state

YOUNG EXECUTIVES OF COLOR MICHAEL G. FOSTER SCHOOL OF BUSINESS / YEOC

YEOC DEMOGRAPHICS

In 2006, Young Executives of Color (YEOC) started with

36 high school students representing 17 high schools

and now has grown to 170 participants representing

over 75 high schools. In this year’s cohort, nearly fifty

percent of students will be among the first in their

family to attend college and use this program as a

vehicle to introduce them to business opportunities

and the University of Washington. Furthermore, the

program has graduated over 650 students and 40 UW

student mentors. YEOC’s reach extends outside the

boundaries of Washington State as YEOC alumni are

enrolled at numerous prestigious institutions such as

Stanford University, Harvard University, Brown

University, University of Notre Dame, University of

California Berkeley, Howard University, and George

Washington University. These exemplary students

have a skill set which will take them from successful

students to career professionals.

YEOC is a nine-month college pipeline program

focused on engaging and assisting high school

students of color in a comprehensive curriculum

including: college preparation, professional

development, leadership activities, and lectures rooted

in business disciplines. Throughout the year each

student is paired with a Foster School of Business

undergraduate student mentor who helps them

navigate the program, develop tools for academic and

personal success in high school, and prepare for

college applications and scholarships. YEOC introduces

these students to Foster School of Business staff and

outstanding Foster alumni of color, a collective group

of extraordinary role models.

170

75

Ethnicity Total # Total % Male Female

African American 80 47% 37 43

Hispanic 50 30% 20 30

Asian American 29 17% 13 16

Pacific Islander 7 4% 3 4

Native American 4 2% 2 2

Grade in School Total # Total % Male Female

Senior 83 49% 38 44

Junior 53 31% 19 35

Sophomore 34 20% 18 16

Total Participants 170

Cumulative GPA

3.5-4.0 120 71%

3.49-3.0 39 23%

Less than a 3.0 11 6%

Average GPA 3.58

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

EXCEEDING EXPECTATIONS

MONTH BUSINESS TOPIC(S) YEOC TALK PRESENTERS BUSINESS ACTIVITY

September YEOC Orientation Monica Marquez: West Region Diversity Inclusiveness & Flexibility Leader, EY

Goal Setting & UW Admissions

October Networking & Team Building Veronica Quintero: News Reporter, KNDO Television Understanding Your Leadership Style

November Marketing & Branding Evan Silvers: Creative Writer, Seattle Seahawks Food Truck Marketing Challenge

December Finance Bridgette Link: GM Programs & Compliance, Microsoft Stock Exchange Investment Challenge

January Information Systems & Career Fair Joseph Sunga: Product Manager, Spare5 NBA Draft Data Analytics

February iCreate Consulting Jim Murphy: Executive Vice President, COO International Costco Wholesale

iCreate Consulting Challenge

March International Business Sue Borgman: Principal Transaction Advisory Services, EY Cultural Showcase

April Accounting Erica Cruz: Controller, Snapchat Case Competition Prep

May Case Competition & Annual Celebration Nicole Felix: Assistant Director Americas Inclusiveness Office, EY Case Competition

May Senior Spotlight YEOC Alumni EY College Opportunities

9:00–9:30 Check-In & Breakfast

9:30–10:15 Welcome/Morning Challenge

10:15–11:00 Professional Development

11:00–11:30 Mentor Lecture

11:30–12:00 YEOC TALK (Keynote)

12:00–12:50 Lunch

1:00–2:30 Business Activity

2:40–3:30 College Prep Sessions

3:30–4:00 Mentor Debrief

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Executive Presence

Global Experience Panels: Foster Global Business Center

Career Fair Strategies & The YEOC Career Fair

Resume & Interview Techniques

Professional Dress

PowerPoint Techniques

COLLEGE PREPARATION

The Pursuit of College

College Application Check-List

Achieving Academic Success (Study Habit Tips)

Academic Planning Meetings

College Application Lab & Personal Statement Workshop

Paying for College & Scholarship Search

FAFSA/WASFA Applications

PSAT/SAT Prep

Admissions Case Study

Decoding Financial Aid Statements

Cultural Awareness Workshop

Navigating College Systems

TYPICAL MONTHLY SESSION

Exceptions:

Team Building

iCreate

International Experiences Case Competition

Senior Spotlight

*Session materials and meals (breakfast and lunch) are provided at each session

YEOC AGENDA

MONTHLY SESSIONS & WORKSHOPS

OUTSTANDING STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT

23 STUDENTS JOIN THE YEOC CLASS This fall we welcomed 23 UW freshman into the YEOC seminar class. The class meets weekly: our goals are to expose students to college level business concepts, gain relationships with UW faculty and staff, and build a strong sense of community amongst the cohort. Thirteen students are B2 alumni, five students are Foster Freshman Direct, and one student is from the UW Bothell campus. Guest speakers this quarter included Associate Dean Steve Sefcik, Entrepreneurship professor John Hansen, CBDC Assistant Director Lakeisha Jackson, Foster Academic Advisors, EY Recruiters and more!

YEOC FALL ALUMNI MIXER During the first week of school we welcomed our newest cohort of YEOC students to the University of Washington campus. Cohort fifteen was greeted by forty YEOC program alumni who are now full time students at the University of Washington and five YEOC mentor alumni. Dinner was catered by Maya’s, a photo booth and networking activities were planned to encourage cross cohort collaboration.

VISIT FROM EY SENIOR EXECUTIVE NANCY ALTOBELLO EY Global Vice Chair of Talent, Nancy Altobello paid a visit to YEOC this Fall. Nancy previously visited YEOC in 2011 when the program served 110 total. Since then, the program has grown to serve 170 students and has become a national model for two university diversity programs in the country. Nancy was hosted by YEOC program alumni and current students Carlos Barrios, Lander Lee, Kiseri Redi, Yesenia Velasquez, Bahari Watkins, and Abiel Zewolday.

YEOC MENTOR IN TRAINING (MIT) PROGRAM The YEOC welcomes seven UW sophomores into the rigorous Mentor in Training (MIT) program. Each MIT is paired with a current YEOC mentor as a coach to support their growth and training as a future YEOC Mentor. MITs are tasked with leading large presentations, coordinating complex activities, and reviewing personal statements.

THE YEOC TALENT PIPELINE: EY OFFERS This year fall recruitment has been a busy season for our YEOC Mentors & MITs! MITs Alvin Benavides, Kiseri Redi, Bahari Watkins and Abiel Zewolday were each offered EY Launch internships in different cities around the country. Foster senior, YEOC alum and current YEOC mentor Carlos Barrios has also accepted a full time offer with EY Seattle in the Transaction Advisory Services practice. Congratulations students!

EY BETTER BEGINS WITH YOU GLOBAL PROGRAM The EY YEOC team was chosen as one of the 20 Global EY finalists in the first annual Better Begins With You Program to recognize EY legacy builders. The Better Begins With You award recognizes individuals and/or groups in several award categories for their contributions and efforts to EY and outside the firm. The EY YEOC team traveled to London, England and were recognized for their efforts in the award category of strengthening their communities for the involvement with the YEOC program over the years.

FALL QUARTER UPDATES

WE CREATE FUTURES

YEOC ALUMNA

Major: Finance & Accounting High School: Liberty Activities: Black Student Union, National Association of Black Accountants, Association of Black Business Students

YEOC ALUMNA Major: IS & Marketing High School: Kentwood Activities: Association of Black Business Students

Major: Finance & Entrepreneurship High School: Washougal Activities: Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity, Montlake Consulting Group, Foster Ambassador

YEOC ALUMNA Major: IS & Marketing High School: Inglemoor Activities: ASUW Board of Directors, TedxUofW, Delta Sigma Pi Business Fraternity, Campus Tour Guide

Major: Finance & IS High School: Lake Stevens Activities: Montlake Consulting Group, Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity

Major: IS & Marketing: Minor in Diversity High School: Eastlake Activities: UW Relay for Life, Foster School

Ambassador, Foster Peer Coach, Husky

Sales Club

YEOC ALUMNUS Major: Finance & Entrepreneurship High School: Mercer Island Activities: EY Launch & EY Risk Intern, Beta Theta Pi Fraternity, Lacrosse Coach

YEOC ALUMNA

Major: Finance & OSCM High School: Mountlake Terrace Activities: Student Ambassador, Black Student Union, National Association of Black Accountants

Major: HR & Cinema Studies High School: Foster Activities: Foster Student Building Manager, AVID Tutor, Photography

Major: Accounting High School: Highline Activities: Association of Latino Professionals in Finance & Accounting (ALPFA), INROADS Intern

Major: Accounting & Spanish High School: Inglemoor Activities: TedxUofW, Delta Sigma Pi, Aga Khan Youth & Sports Board

Major: IS & Marketing High School: Health Sciences & Human Services Activities: Alpha Kappa Psi, Alaska Airlines Marketing Intern

2015 - 2016 YEOC MENTORS & MITS

YEOC ALUMNUS Major: Business Administration High School: Ballard Activities: Callison HR Intern EY Launch Intern

YEOC ALUMNA Major: Business Administration High School: Renton Activities: National Association of Black Accountants, Association of Black Business Students

YEOC ALUMNUS

Major: Pre-Business High School: Royal Activities: TedxUofW, Foster IT StartUp UW

YEOC ALUMNUS Major: Pre-Business High School: Garfield Activities: National Association of Black Accountants Officer, Association of Black Business Students, Boeing Intern, EY Launch Intern

YEOC ALUMNUS

Major: Pre-Business High School: Edmonds Woodway Activities: Association of Black Business Students President, National Association of Black Accountants, StartUp UW, Lavin Entrepreneur Program, EY Launch Intern

YEOC ALUMNA Major: Accounting & IS: Minor in Diversity High School: Henry Foss Activities: Former President Association of Black Business Students, Foster Student Ambassador

YEOC ALUMNUS Major: Aeronautics & Astronautics High School: Mountlake Terrace Activities: Boeing Engineering Intern UW Formula SAE

YEOC ALUMNA

Major: Pre-Business High School: Inglemoor Activities: Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority, Delta Sigma Pi Fraternity, Future Business Leader of America (FBLA)

Major: Pre-Business High School: Interlake Activities: National Association of Black Accountants Officer, Association of Black Business Students Officer, OMA/D Ambassador

YEOC ALUMNUS Major: Business Administration High School: Hazen Activities: Zeta Psi Fraternity, Jackie Robinson Scholar, EY Launch Intern, Association of Black Business Students, National Association of Black Accountants

2015 - 2016 YEOC MENTORS & MITS

Jasmine Reliford, Senior

PROGRAM FUNDED & SUPPORTED BY EY TEAM Inclusiveness Champions Matthew Alexander Christian Tinder Project Managers Rich Asiodche Katie Campbell Andre Gill-McVey Devin Whittle UW PARTNERS Foster Undergraduate Programs Office Foster Undergraduate Diversity Services (UDS) Pamela B. Lacson Korrie N. Miller UDS Fellows - YEOC Mentors Foster Consulting & Business Development Center: CBDC Fellows - YEOC Mentors Foster Global Business Center UW ALPFA Student Chapter UW NABA Student Chapter UW Association of Black Business Students UW Office of Admissions UW Office of Minority Affairs & Diversity UW Office of Student Financial Aid UW Foster & YEOC Alumni Photography Credit: Uyen Cao Renee Chang Emmeline Vu Abiel Zewolday

The Michael G. Foster School of Business is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse student body. In Washington State there are several populations that are underrepresented at the University of Washington and in the Michael G. Foster School of Business; these populations include: African Americans, Hawaiian/Pacific Islanders, Latinos, Southeast Asians and Native Americans/Alaska Natives. Undergraduate Diversity Services is committed to correcting this imbalance. The Undergraduate Diversity Services Office is dedicated to helping underrepresented students achieve success in the Michael G. Foster School of Business and the greater business community.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

206.221.0279 206.616.8225 Fax foster.uw.edu/diversity

Korrie N. Miller, M.Ed. YEOC Program Manager Michael G. Foster School of Business University of Washington 202 Dempsey Hall, Box 353223 Seattle, WA 98195-3223

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