College Careers Fund of Westchester Appoints New Executive Director

Online, April 12, 2012 (Newswire.com) - Dr.Pamela Minyard was appointed as the new Executive Director of the College Careers Fund of Westchester,Inc.(College Careers). She is the third person to serve as the chief executive officer in the forty-five year history of the organization, replacing Blanche Walker of White Plains who served since 1992 and,prior to her,founder Dorothy Allensworth of Mamaroneck who served since 1967. Dr.Minyard indicated that College Careers'focus will be to"continue the long tradition of providing higher educational opportunities for students in need,in addition to providing innovative and effective leadership and career readiness programs relevant in today's world."

Board President,Peter Adams,in announcing the selection of Dr. Minyard remarked,"She is precisely the right person to assume the leadership of this historic organization, well known in Westchester for its commitment to inspiring and guiding our youth to the opportunities afforded by college. Dr. Minyard is well-known in educational circles and has the capability of re-launching and expanding the reach of this important support service for our leaders of tomorrow. She is the complete package. We were very lucky to find her and are excited about the future of College Careers and our students under her leadership"

Dr. Minyard comes to College Careers with more than 15 years of executive leadership experience. She also served as Founder and Executive Director of GIOLAI, which trained over 1200 girls in leadership development in Westchester and the Bronx.

About College Careers Fund of Westchester
The College Careers Fund of Westchester,Inc.is a private, not-for-profit corporation founded in 1967 to make higher education opportunities a reality for educationally and economically disadvantaged teens and young adults.

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