EMERGE
Adriana Bolivar serves as the Managing Director of Development at EMERGE since August 2023, focusing on cultivating team culture, strategic planning, and enhancing fundraising efforts. Prior to this role, Adriana held the position of Director of Advancement at Good Reason Houston, overseeing individual giving programs and setting strategic targets. Adriana's career includes significant roles at Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston, YES Prep Public Schools, MD Anderson Cancer Center, and CHILDREN AT RISK, where responsibilities ranged from fundraising to grant writing and donor relations. A graduate of Rice University with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Government and History, Adriana has built a reputation for developing strong donor relationships and driving effective fundraising initiatives.
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EMERGE
High-achieving students from low-income backgrounds often face significant barriers when it comes to accessing the nation’s top colleges. EMERGE partners with local school districts to help these students ignite their potential and gain access to top colleges that offer generous financial aid. EMERGE students graduate at eight times the national average for students in their demographic, frequently with minimal debt. Even more, they learn to maximize their unique strengths and talents and embrace their identities to become influential leaders in their own lives and communities.