International Summer Program Lands 12 Alums on Forbes' 2015 30 Under 30 List
Explo, a world leader in developing creative hands-on summer programs on the campuses of Yale University, Wellesley College, and Wheaton College, is delighted to announce that 12 former Explo students made the 2015 Forbes' 30 under 30 list
NORWOOD, Mass., June 30, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Explo (short for Exploration) challenges students to step outside their comfort zones, take courses across a vast array of subjects, and open themselves to learning opportunities that are far-reaching and inspiring. The wide range of industries represented among the 12 alumni attests to that.
"Learning to take risks, work in diverse teams, and becoming comfortable with the notion that there is seldom one right answer or a quick solution to complex problems, are skills that can help propel students to do interesting and inventive things in life," says Moira Kelly, Explo's Executive Director.
"Through the years, as our programs have evolved, one thing has remained constant: our students are extremely passionate and enterprising. To have so many of our alumni on the Forbes list is wonderful, but not surprising."
Here are the 12 Explo alumni:
Education
Jessica Gartner, CEO + Founder, Allovue
Jessica Gartner founded Allovue to help schools monitor fiscal waste by tying educational spending to student performance.
Enterprise Tech
Jay Kaplan, Cofounder, Synack
Through Synack, Jay Kaplan aims to reduce the cyber threats companies face.
Daniel Kimerling, Cofounder, Standard Treasury
With Standard Treasury, Daniel Kimerling gives companies the tools to bring their banking into the 21st century.
Finance
Eli Nagler, Associate, Blackstone Group
Forbes has named Eli Nagler as "a top equity professional in the world's biggest buyout firm."
Joan Payson, Equity Research Analyst, U.S. Luxury Goods, Barclays
Joan Payson first started making waves when she "made a bearish call" on Michael Kors.
Food + Drink
Adam Belanich, Cofounder, Joyride Coffee
Joyride Coffee, co-founded by Adam Belanich and his brother Noah, is the top distributor of such renowned American coffee roasters as Intelligentsia and Stumptown.
Healthcare
Ian Cinnamon, Director of Strategy, Immunity Project
Ian Cinnamon organized a crowdfunding campaign and won funding from Y-Combinator to help the Immunity Project develop a free vaccine to eradicate HIV and AIDS.
Media
Mark Gurman, Senior Editor, 9to5Mac
When Mark Gurman was still in high school, he began working for 9to5Mac after he located domain names that Apple had registered for its as-yet unannounced tablets.
Retail + E-Commerce
Caitlin Donovan, Associate VP, Handbags and Accessories Category, Christie's
Caitlin Donovan built the Handbags and Accessories Category at Christie's, the world's largest auction house, from the ground up, along with an online shopping platform for luxury heritage goods.
Isabelle Kenyon, Associate, Burch Creative Capital
Isabelle Kenyon helps bring new creative ventures to light, including BaubleBar, the Fashion Project, C. Wonder, and ED by Ellen DeGeneres.
Science
Eran Hodis, MD + PhD Student, MIT + Harvard
Eran Hodis works at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard and is lauded for his work as a cancer researcher.
Social Entrepreneurs
Gayatri Datar, Cofounder, EarthEnable
Gayatri Datar co-founded EarthEnable to keep people safe from the types of parasitic infections that come from living and walking on dirt floors. Datar was also nominated for a Legacy Prize by the Creativity Foundation.
Since its founding in 1976, Explo has brought together a global community of students and staff from more than 40 states and 65 countries. Explo believes that giving young people opportunities to develop their creativity, a sense of camaraderie, and intellectual daring gives them a headstart on lifelong happiness.
For more information on Explo, please contact:
Christian Housh
Director of Communications
Email
781.551.6734
SOURCE Exploration School, Inc.
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