Empowering Students with Skills and Networks

Braven  is a non-profit that offers a career-accelerating experience to prepare college students from all backgrounds to land opportunities after graduation.

While new to New England, Braven has worked with more than 14,000 students at universities including Rutgers University-Newark, The City College of New York, Spelman College, Delaware State University, National Louis University, Northern Illinois University, San Francisco State University and San José State University.

Aimée Eubanks Davis, a proud Chicago South Side native and former 6th-grade teacher, founded Braven to address the unfulfilled promise of college for many young people. She saw that college, though considered a sure path to economic mobility, often lacked something crucial as they transitioned from school into the workforce.

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Priyal Patel
Priyal Patel
Spring 2023 Fellow, Rutgers University-Newark

Priyal Patel now works as Senior Program Integrity Analyst at Zizatek.

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Raphael Pereira sits on a metal bench outsode
Raphael Pereira
Spring 2023 Fellow, Rutgers University-Newark

Raphael Pereira now works as a Technology Liaison Analyst for MetLife.

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Ry Beck
Ry Beck
Assistant Executive Director, Delta Sigma Phi

Ry volunteers with students at Rutgers University-Newark.

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Florence Olumodimu
Florence Olumodimu
Scrum Master, Lululemon

Florence volunteers with students at San José State University.

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Paola Carchi stands in hallway leaning on glass door
Paola Carchi
Spring 2023 Fellow, The City College of New York

Paola Carchi now works as Human Resources Compliance Coordinator at White Glove Community Care.

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