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Join Us! Driving Fore a Difference Golf Outing
It’s not too late to get involved in our 30th Annual Driving Fore A Difference Golf Outing at Twin Orchards
New Staff
We’re delighted to welcome Mia Sedory to the LINK team as Coordinator, Advancement & External Affairs. Mia is a recent
Scholar Celebration Recap
What an amazing evening we enjoyed together at The Promontory on Thursday, June 12, as we gathered to celebrate the
In Case You Missed It
Alumni Reception Alumni enjoyed socializing, networking, and connecting over shared experiences at our annual Alumni Reception at The Promontory on
Honoring the Late Jerome “Jerry” Girsch
LINK Unlimited Scholars mourns the January 2025 passing of our longstanding LINK Mentor, board member, and generous donor Jerome “Jerry”
Welcome to New LINK Staff
We are so pleased to welcome new staff member Maurice Tiner to the LINK team! Maurice, our new Director of
LINK’s Annual Impact Report
We are delighted to share with you the 2023-2024 LINK Unlimited Scholars Annual Impact Report. This year’s report celebrates the
Alumni Spotlight: George Ellzey, Jr.
George Ellzey, Jr., a proud LINK alumnus from the Hales Franciscan Class of 2009, has some big news to share!
Dr. Gunn Spreads the Word about LINK
Dr. Gunn always enjoys the opportunity to get in front of Chicago businesses to share her personal story as well
Dr. Gunn Recognized as a Chicago Defender 2025 Woman of Excellence
A big congratulations to our very own LINK President and CEO Dr. Toinette Gunn, who was recently recognized as a
Alumni Spotlight
We’re proud to shine this month’s Alumni Spotlight on Maurice Tiner, LINK Class of ’13. A graduate of Holy Trinity
Welcome to New Staff
We’re thrilled to welcome three new staff members to the LINK team: Michael Happ, VP, Advancement; Alexandria Cummings, VP, Programs
Please Support Our Spring Appeal
We’re nearing the end of our fiscal year, and we’d love to have your support in the final push of
New Alumni Facebook Group
We’re excited to let you know that we now have a LINK Alumni Group on Facebook! Please join the group
New Staff and Board Members
Our LINK family continues to grow and expand, and we’re excited to welcome a new staff member and two new
Alumni Spotlight
Alumni Spotlight: Ciere Boatright—Part TwoCommissioner, City of Chicago Department of Planning and DevelopmentLINK Alum, LINK Board Member, Former LINK Mentor
LINK’s Annual Impact Report
As we work to build tomorrow’s Black leaders today, we are proud to present the 2022-2023 LINK Unlimited Scholars Impact
Alumni Spotlight: Ciere Boatright—Part One
Alumni Spotlight: Ciere Boatright—Part OneCommissioner, City of Chicago Department of Planning and DevelopmentLINK Alum, LINK Board Member, Former LINK Mentor
Women’s History Month: A Word from Dr. J
In celebration of Women’s History Month in March, Dr. Janine Franklin (affectionately known as Dr. J.), LINK’s VP, Programs &
Welcome to Our New Staff Members
Our LINK family is growing, and we’re excited to officially welcome these six new dynamic team members! Katie AbeleAssistant to
Internship Opportunities
As LINK Alumni, you may be interested in the following internship opportunities: Greenwood Project (Open to current college sophomores and
Alumni Spotlight: Zachary Tobias, Class of ’23
We’re shining our Alumni Spotlight on Zachary Tobias this month. Now a freshman at Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville, Zachary
Volunteer Opportunity
Career Connections Collective Panelists Needed Are you willing to share your career path with our LINK Scholars? We’re seeking several
LINK in the News
Take a look at how LINK Unlimited Scholars is making waves in the news! The Weekly Citizen newspaper highlighted Jr.
Join Us for LINK Team Trivia Night on October 5
You’re invited to come out for a fantastic evening of knowledge, camaraderie, and giving back at our LINK Unlimited Team
Join Our Team—We’re Hiring!
Looking to make a difference by linking students to opportunities so they can take a new path—one that leads to
LINK Welcomes Several New Staff Members
We are excited and proud to have welcomed a number of new staff to LINK in the last few months.
LINK Unlimited Scholars is pleased to announce our new President & CEO Dr. Toinette Gunn!
Hello Scholars, Mentors, Families, and Members of the LINK Community, I’m Dr. Toinette Gunn, your new LINK Unlimited Scholars President