The Young Executives of Color (YEOC) program is a 9-month college pipeline program hosted by the University of Washington Foster School of Business that serves 170 high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors from 75 schools in Washington State. The program prepares underrepresented students for college through mentorship, business skills development, and college admissions preparation. Students attend sessions at UW one Saturday per month where they participate in professional development, lectures, and business activities. The program aims to increase the number of underrepresented students pursuing degrees, especially business degrees, at UW.

1. 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 COLORMICHAEL G. FOSTER SCHOOL OF BUSINESS / YEOC

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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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