SBI's College & Career Preparatory Institute

As the winter season is upon us, we find ourselves reflecting on the past year and those who have been a part of the journey. It’s been quite a year for us all! SBI sends a big thank you to our alumni, partners, friends, and communities for walking this path with us. We look forward to sharing exciting projects with you in the new year! Sincerely, Sound Business, Inc.

Spending a moment to acknowledge some of the amazing sponsors and supporters of SBI's October 11 Virtual Gala Benefit. Thank you for your support! Follow us! IG @soundbusinessinc #SBIatAPRCHS

Thankful for our 10-year partnership with Milken Scholars. Each year, volunteers from Milken Scholars offer one-on-one college essay writing tips and feedback to students in our Seniors' College Admissions Initiative (SCAI) cohort. Our seniors find these workshops helpful in polishing their essays for their college applications! (Pictured: Milken Scholars volunteers at one of our October 2020 workshops). Follow us! ... IG @soundbusinessinc #SBIatAPRCHS See more

Jeniffer Flores Interview - APRCHS Alumni - Class of 2015 | Alumni Connections Episode APRCHS - Alumni Class of 2015 Gettysburg College - Alumni Class of 2019 Currently - Research and Development Analyst with CORE Services Group in Brooklyn, NY... Certified in Development and Land Use at NYU School of Professional Studies. Jeniffer Flores is a Research and Development Analyst in the Real Estate Development field. She works on behalf of CORE Services to provide citizen reentry centers, affordable housing, and homeless shelters to vulnerable populations in NYC, DC, and Miami. In December 2019, Jeniffer became the first in her family to graduate from college. She attended Gettysburg College and double majored in Economics and Public Policy. To continue her professional development, in May of 2020, Jeniffer completed her certification in Development and Land Use at New York University’s School of Professional Studies. Jeniffer hopes to apply to business school in the Fall of 2021. Ms. Flores was born in the Dominican Republic and immigrated to Queens, NY when she was 7 years old. Following her move to the Bronx, NY, Jeniffer attended high school at A. Philip Randolph Campus High School (class of 2015). As a member of SBI during her time at A. Philip Randolph, Jeniffer served as a student intern and stage manager. LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenfloresconnect/

Lishaun Francis Interview - APRCHS Alumni Class of 2003 | Alumni Connections Episode APRCHS Class Year Graduation 2003 Spelman College - Alumni Class of 2007 - Graduated Magna Cum Laude... The University of Michigan, Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy - Master's Degree in Public Policy - Alumni Class of 2009 CURRENT: Associate Director, Health Collaborations As part of the health team, Lishaun supports Children Now’s mental health/trauma efforts. Prior to joining Children Now, Lishaun Francis was an Associate Director at the California Medical Association. She provided policy support and analysis for California physicians on the issues of Medi-Cal, Workers’ Compensation, and Health Information Technology. Lishaun spent over two years with the Legislative Analyst Office (LAO where she provided fiscal and policy analyses to the State Legislature on issues of mental health, developmental disabilities, and alcohol and drug programs. In Washington, DC Lishaun Francis worked as a Program Analyst for the U.S Department of Education, providing fiscal support on issues of higher education. Lishaun Francis received her Master’s of Public Policy from the University of Michigan, and her Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Spelman College in Atlanta, GA. LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lishaunfrancis/ Alumni Connections Theme Song Brought to you by https://www.SoundBusiness.org MUSIC Artist: Chames (https://www.fiverr.com/inbox/chamesdean)