1stGenYale is seeking passionate new Board of Directors members to help shape our future, creating meaningful programs for Yale’s first-generation low-income (FGLI) students and alumni.
Our all-volunteer Board has direct responsibility for overseeing 1stGenYale, which develops programs focusing on career and life skills. Serving as a 1stGenYale Board member is a way to give back to Yale and help the next generation of these Yale College students succeed.
We are recruiting Yale alumni who:
- Are passionate for supporting first-generation and/or low-income current Yale students and alumni
- Bring skills and new ideas in one or more areas: event programming (in-person and virtual), networking, data management, communications, or fundraising
- Are interested in serving for a 3-year term, starting January 2026, with work averaging 10-15 hours per month (depending on the focus), including board meetings
- Have participated in one or more of our programs
We encourage Yale College and Graduate & Professional schools alumni from a wide range of backgrounds, interests, skills, experiences, and locations to apply. You can self-nominate or nominate any Yale alum.
See complete information here.
Application: 1stGenYale Board of Directors Interest Form.
Application Deadline: Friday, September 5, 2025
Questions: 1stgenyale@1stgenyale.org
We welcome your application!
1stGenYale Board of Directors Nominating Committee:
Michael Watson '81, Chair
Lise Chapman '81 MBA
Annie Freedman '78 MPH & MHA
