Virtual Celebration: 4SED Welcomes New Scholars!

As 4Sed’s scholars of 2024 embark on their journey towards higher education, new scholars for this year’s cohort were warmly welcomed during 4Sed’s Zoom orientation celebration on June 30, 2024!

The event kicked off with the introduction of the 4Sed board, introducing 4Sed’s founder, Dr. Phil Chase, and the current executive directors—Sima Arslan and Aghigh Banitab, followed by an inspiring keynote from guest speaker Jenny Tolkoff, a current software engineer working in Amazon and a proud UCLA alumna.

Jenny extended her congratulations to graduating scholars and shared a message encouraging all scholars to never be afraid to get out of their comfort zone and fully immerse themselves in the college experience, highlighting the importance of embracing the “wealth” of opportunities and forming meaningful connections.

The event then shifted focus to introducing 4sed’s Class of 2025 scholars and their mentors who all anticipate guiding their newly assigned mentees throughout their college application journey!

While we celebrate the past and look forward to the future this June, 4Sed continues to empower students through an abundance of mentors, valuable resources, and network of peers dedicated to fostering academic and personal growth!