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
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
Michael Blumstein
NY 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
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
Romit Dey
Bay Area Board Member
Ron Duncan
Bay Area Board Member
Suzanne Eberhard
National & Seattle Board Member
Janemarie Eichhorn
NY Board Member
Lori Espe
Philadelphia 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
John B. Harris
NY Board Member
Will Hillock
Bay Area Board Member
Chris Hoehn-Saric
Boston Board Member
Jessica Hogan
Philadelphia Board Member, Summer Search Alumna
Jenni Humes
NY Board Member
Tony Huynh
Bay Area Board Member, Summer Search Alumnus
Andy Johnson
Seattle Board Member
Allyson Johnson
Bay Area Board Co-Chair
Thomas J. Cole, JR
Philadelphia Board Member
Brian Kinney
Boston Board Chair
Pooja Kohl
Bay Area Board Member
Christine Komola
Boston Board Member

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& Families
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