The Gates Millennium Scholars Alumni GMSA Local Boston Chapter exist to facilitate personal, professional and intellectual opportunities; foster meaningful interactions; celebrate and honor culture; and to increase the connectedness of GMS Alumni and current Scholars in the development of global leaders. The Boston Chapter functions individually and coordinates activities through communication among the leaders and with the assistance of the Regional Advisor and GMS administrative staff, engaging in activities to promote the mission of the GMS Alumni Association Check out the impact we made together in 2017 and the vision we have moving forward. Connect with us at www.facebook.com/groups/bostongms

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2017 ANNUAL REPORT

2. OUR CHAPTER
The Gates Millennium Scholars Alumni GMSA Local Boston Chapter exist to facilitate personal, professional and
intellectual opportunities; foster meaningful interactions; celebrate and honor culture; and to increase the
connectedness of GMS Alumni and current Scholars in the development of global leaders.
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The Boston Chapter functions individually and coordinates activities through communication among the leaders
and with the assistance of the Regional Advisor and GMS administrative staff, engaging in activities to promote
the mission of the GMS Alumni Association

3. OUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Hosted 7 Social &
Service Events
That have brought together
100s of scholars and alumni
Partnered with
Boston UNCF
Through contributing to local
service opportunities and
growing our working network
Established our Core
Leadership Team
Meeting regularly and growing
our impact through consistent
action for our Boston
community
Formed Strategic
Service Relationships
Bringing regular organized
volunteer opportunities with
Enroot Education, Cradles to
Crayons MA, and California
Pizza Kitchen
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4. Service Event:
UNCF Boston
College Fair
for BPS Students
OUR YEAR IN REVIEW
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Social Event:
End-of-Year
Senior Medallion
Ceremony
Social Event:
1st Boston GMS
Happy Hour!
Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan
2018
Feb Mar Apr
Leadership
Retreat
Service Event:
Partnered with
UNCF Boston to raise
$10,000+ at the 2018
Walk for Education
Service/Social Event:
Raised $100+
for GMSA
with California
Pizza Kitchen
New
Partnership
with UNCF
Boston!
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Service/Social Event:
Raised $100+ for
Cradles to Crayons
at Felipe’s Social
Social Event:
Leadership Retreat
& Social at
Boda Borg
Service/Social Event:
25+ Scholar
Cleanup Project at
Enroot Education
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MORE TO
COME!
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5. OUR CORE LEADERSHIP TEAM
Joseph Umanzor
President
Cohort: 2008, HSF
University of Pennsylvania, BA,
Sociology of Health and Medicine
Sr. Integration Architect at Cerner
Corporation
Edith Cricien
Vice President
Cohort: 2010, HSF
Amherst College, BA,
Psychology
Associate Manager at
Curriculum Associates
Marcel Daniel
Treasurer
Cohort: 2004, UNCF
Howard University, BBA,
Accounting & Management
Personal Advisor, Strategist &
Consultant at DYP
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6. OUR NATIONAL COUNCIL MEMBERS
Jenny Fernandez
GMSA National Secretary
Cohort: 2009, HSF
Emory University, BS, Environmental Science
Emory University, MPH, Environmental
Health
Youth Coordinator at Massachusetts Coalition
for Occupational Safety and Health
Ryan Lee
GMSA New England Regional Adviser
Cohort: 2012, APIASF
Boston College, BS, Applied Psychology &
Computer Science
Harvard University, EdM, Technology, Innovation,
& Education
Associate Product Manager at PTC
Jonathan Hill-Rorie
GMSA UNCF Liaison
Cohort: 2011, UNCF
Duke University, BA, Evolutionary Anthropology
& Cultural Anthropology
Harvard University, MPH, Social and Behavioral
Sciences
Master of Public Health Student at Harvard T.H.
Chan School of Public Health
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7. OUR GROWING FACEBOOK COMMUNITY
250+
active
members
and
counting
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Join our community at
www.facebook.com/bostongms
network / share opportunities / join events / empower each other
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8. OUR KEY OBJECTIVES FOR 2018
Establish Boston as the example
for other chapters in the nation
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Increase alumni and scholar
engagement in Boston
Develop a plan for succession
of strong team leadership
Expand the impact we have
with our community partners2
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Co-leads: Edith & Jonathan
Co-leads: Jenny & Marcel
Lead: Ryan
Lead: Joseph
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9. OUR UPCOMING EVENTS
May June July August
September October November December
Cradles to Crayons
Service Event
Scholar Picnic at the
Boston Commons
Hiking Trip to the
Blue Hills
Mentoring Kickoff
with Enroot
Welcome Back
to School Social
Scholar Bowling
Social Event
Cradles to Crayons
Service Event
Scholar Secret
Santa Social
* subject to change
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10. JOIN TODAY!
We’re connecting Boston scholars and making a difference together
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grow your
network
serve the
community
amplify your
impact
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