Who We Are
Summer Search is a national nonprofit dedicated to igniting the potential of high school students from under-resourced communities.
Through long-term, fully funded support—including professional mentorship and transformative experiential learning—we equip young people with the skills, confidence, and networks to navigate life’s challenges, pursue higher education and career opportunities, and lead lives of purpose.

How We Make A Difference
Through professional mentorship and hands-on outdoor and experiential learning opportunities, we are closing the educational inequity and opportunity gap by empowering young people to lead lives of purpose and chart their own path to success.
Our Mission
Summer Search ignites students’ potential through mentoring and transformative experiences.
Our Vision
We envision a world where all young people, regardless of circumstances, have the opportunity to thrive and lead a life of purpose.
See our Impact
Each year, we grow together in reach, outcomes, and community.
Check out the milestones Summer Searchers are reaching and see the latest in our Annual Report and alumni survey.
of the Class of 2024 earned high school diplomas.
earned a Bachelor's Degree within
compared to 21% of their peers.
are employed within
of earning their highest degree.
Summer Searchers graduate with less than
* Compared to average borrowers between the ages of 25-34 years with an average debt of $33,260
We’re always looking for passionate people who believe in the power of transforming students into young leaders.
If you’re ready to make an impact as part of our team while growing alongside a mission-driven program — we’d love to hear from you.
Our People
Behind every student is a dedicated team of staff, mentors, and community partners who believe in their potential and work tirelessly to provide the support they need to succeed.
Anna May Abbott
Philadelphia Board Member
Justice Kamille Alford
Bay Area Board Member, Summer Search Alumnus
Antoine Andrews
National Board Member
Marie Angeles
Seattle Board Member, Summer Search Alumna
Samir Arora
NY Board Member
Harvey Ashman
Philadelphia Board Member
Jane Barker
Seattle Board Member
Thomas C. Barry
NY Board Member
Abdelhak Belatreche
Alumni Board Member
Cynthia Bengier
National Trustee Emerita
Michael Blumstein
NY Board Member
David Bonn
National Board Member
Cheryl Borgonia
Seattle Board Member
Scott Bower
NY Board Member
Larry Brotzge
Philadelphia Board Member
Jeannine Carter
Bay Area Board Member
Lillian Chang
Philadelphia Board Member
Erik C. Christoffersen
National Board Member
Joe Clark
Philadelphia Board Member
Bryan Colket
Philadelphia Board Member
Alex Constantin
NY Board Member, Summer Search Alumnus
Cesar Cortorreal
Philadelphia Board Member, Summer Search Alumnus
Ty Curry
Bay Area Board Member
Deirdre Curry
Boston Board Member
Joe Darza
National Board Member, Seattle Board Member, Summer Search Alumnus
Romit Dey
Bay Area Board Member
Jeff Dorigan
National & Boston Board Member
Ron Duncan
Bay Area Board Member
Suzanne Eberhard
National & Seattle Board Member
Janemarie Eichhorn
NY Board Member
KishaLynn Elliott
National Board Member, Summer Search Alumna
Dana M. Emery
National Board Member
Lori Espe
Philadelphia Board Member
Ellen Fair
National Board Member
Joel Falcon
Alumni Board Member
Catherine Feldman
NY Board Member
Charlotte Feng Ford
NY Board Member
Tanya Freeman-Wisdom
Boston Board Member
Ronald Germán
Boston Board Member, Summer Search Alumnus
Ben Greenfeld
Philadelphia Board Member
Jacqueline Hallo
Boston Board Member
Sally Hambrecht
National Trustee Emerita

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