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Recap of the 2024 module two Clinton Presidential Center in Little Rock, Arkansas.
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Recap of the 2024 module two Clinton Presidential Center in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Yoon Choi, CEO of CollegeSpring and 2020 Presidential Leadership Scholar, discusses the importance of standardized testing in helping students build a foundation for future success and how we can begin to address inequalities in our education system.
Yoon Choi
Class of 2020

A look back at the formation of the Presidential Leadership Scholars program.

The 2024 class of Presidential Leadership Scholars kicked off the program in Washington, D.C.
Jared Lyon, 2018 Presidential Leadership Scholar and President and CEO of Student Veterans of America, discusses his passion for bridging the academic guidance gap for transitioning servicemembers and veterans.
Jared Lyon
Class of 2018
Ninth annual class comprised of 60 accomplished leaders including servicemembers, educators, physicians, public servants, and corporate professionals; program begins on Jan. 24 in Washington, D.C.
Rachel Korberg, Executive Director at The Families and Workers Fund, discusses her passion for building the future of the climate workforce, the lessons she learned in the Presidential Leadership Scholar program, and ways people can advance the clean energy and infrastructure transition.
Rachel Korberg
Class of 2023
Desiree De La Torre, Director of Community Affairs and Population Health Improvement at the Children’s National Hospital, discusses how PLS taught her the importance of building strong collaborations, especially with those from other sectors, to support lasting, positive change.
Desiree de la Torre
Class of 2020