Steamboat Foundation

Steamboat taught me to take calculated risks and dream big, something that I've let guide me through law school and starting my own business, Collins Bridge eyewear.

- Rachel Edelsberg, 2006 Scholar, Bloomberg (UNC)
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Steamboat Foundation: Investing in Leaders » Rachel Edelsberg As President of her high school student government and leadership delegate to the International World Leadership Congress in Washington, DC, Rachel became a finalist for the Morehead-Cain, a full four-year scholarship to UNC-Chapel Hill. As an undergraduate, Rachel received several prestigious schol...

I was intimidated to start down a path of a career whose working environment I did not know I could handle. Having the opportunity to work in a large cancer institute before applying for graduate school gave me the confidence I needed to go full steam ahead into medical physics.

-- Lindsay Jones, 2005 Scholar, Dana Farber Cancer Institute (Northeastern)
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Steamboat Foundation: Investing in Leaders » Lindsay Jones Senior Mentor:Dr. Steve Sallan, Chief of Staff, Professor of Pediatrics and Dr. George Demetri, Director, Center for Sarcoma and Bone Oncology

There are not many scholarship opportunities that I can remember as vividly as my summer with the Steamboat Foundation. It was ten weeks of serious reflection, evaluation, and transformation. This time was a gift—a chance to develop into the professional that I had always envisioned myself becoming. I thank Steamboat for taking a chance on me that summer and for keeping me on track to my goals. That summer helped me reach my present summer opportunity.

-- Shaheen Wallace, 2009 Scholar Center for Court Innovation (John Jay)

Steamboat Foundation: Investing in Leaders » Shaheen Wallace A Government major at John Jay College of Criminal Justice and an aspiring litigator, Shaheen studied political systems all over the globe, and it fostered in him the desire to seek reform, first at a political level and then a social level. As President of the student government and a former member...

Looking back, I’m amazed how much I learned in a single summer. I learned about a new job and a new city, about medicine, finance, art, radio, architecture, media, law, education and so much more. But all this learning never felt cumbersome because I was surrounded by some of the most passionate and talented peers I’ve ever had. They made it easy, fun and entirely worthwhile.

-- Gerry Randolph, 2009 Scholar, Giants (Boston College)

Steamboat Foundation: Investing in Leaders » Gerard Randolph Having been raised in foreign countries his entire life, Gerry has always appreciated the community he shares with others. While in Kenya, driven by his passion for both sports and helping others, Gerry, along with a few close friends, started a summer soccer camp for elementary and middle school ch...

My experiences with the Steamboat organization provided me with the inspiration and confidence to take risks both personally and professionally. From my internship with WABC & WPLJ to my recent experience teaching English in Thailand, I’ve been grateful for my “Steamboat family.” Their support is truly invaluable.

-- Stace Boyle, 2008 Scholar, WABC & WPLJ (Syracuse)

Steamboat Foundation: Investing in Leaders » Stacie Boyle Stacie graduated from Syracuse University with a major in Broadcast Journalism and International Relations with a minor in anthropology. In her collegiate career, Stacie interviewed a wide variety of people from the greater Syracuse area for class broadcast stories on topics ranging from animal adop...

The Steamboat summer never really ends, especially for me having worked at a Grant Partner and now at Steamboat. Beyond securing two jobs, I feel incredibly grateful for the friendships I've developed long after those 10 weeks. I continue to be blown away by the successes and camaraderie of our Alumni and eagerly look forward to welcoming each new class to this family of Scholars.

-- Emily Ryan 2004 Scholar, Giants (BC)

Steamboat Foundation: Investing in Leaders » Emily Ryan A two-sport varsity athlete in high school, Emily has always felt comfortable on the basketball court or soccer field. Throughout her college career, Emily fostered a passion for sports both on and off the field, working with the Athletic Media Relations department for Football, Men’s Basketball and...

Steamboat's Grant Partner, the Isabella Stewart Garner Museum, unveils its new $114 million wing.

Gardner shows off its graceful update - The Boston Globe When leaders of the 109-year-old Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum unveiled its $114 million addition today, they did so with an eye toward the past, referencing the project not as an expansion but as a “preservation.’’ Isabella Stewart Gardner herself could never have anticipated that her palace-muse...

I firmly believe that creative people are not born. They are made. The most creative people go through life welcoming new experiences, collecting more dots. And with the new dots they draw new lines. Steamboat allows – nay, requires – its scholars to live and interact together. Living with the 2011 scholars, I learned heaps about business, finance, science, medicine, media, art, life and food. I’ll be connecting those dots for the rest of my life.

-- Caleb Melby, 2011 Scholar, Forbes (Northwestern)

Steamboat Foundation: Investing in Leaders » Caleb Melby Caleb Melby was born the first of three sons to Scott and Carmen Melby in Mankato, MN. He picked up a paper route in middle school and maintained the job until he graduated. That was his first brush with newspapers -- and with headlines like "Cougar gets in noisy scuffle with wild turkey," who can b...

Caleb Melby's book, that he wrote while a 2011 Steamboat Scholar at Forbes Media, is now available for purchase in a variety of forms. You can buy it for your Kindle or in hard copy on Amazon, for Nook or hard copy at Barnes and Noble, or for your iDevices at the Apple bookstore. He greatly appreciates the support, and he is reasonably sure you will not suffer buyer's remorse.

The Zen of Steve Jobs An illustrated depiction of Steve Jobs' friendship with Zen Buddhist Kobun Chino Otogawa and the impact it had on Jobs' career Apple cofounder Steve Jobs (1955-2011) had such an enormous impact on so many people that his life often took on aspects of myth. But much of his success was due...

"At its core, Steamboat is a catalyst--for community, self-discovery, and professional growth. It's remarkable to think that in 10 short weeks, you become such close friends with people who will--unknowingly--push and motivate and polish you in ways you never thought possible. Steamboat extended my professional ambitions and continues--with each new class--to make me want to do, give, and be more for my self and the Foundation. "

- Michael Ridd, 2010 Scholar, USHG (Cornell)

Steamboat Foundation: Investing in Leaders » Michael Ridd Michael started cutting, chopping, prepping and plating in a restaurant kitchen at the age of 15. Since then, he has earned an Associate’s Degree in the Culinary Arts from the Culinary Institute of America and worked in restaurants and vineyards in New York City; Washington, D.C.; Birmingham, Alabam...

Randy Garutti, Steamboat Senior Mentor and COO of Shake Shack, recently spoke at Cornell University as part of the Dean's Distinguished Lecture series.

HA 1910 Dean's Distinguished Lecture Series Lecture #11 HA 1910 Dean's Distinguished Lecture Series Lecture #11 Mr. Randall J. Garutti '97 Chief Operating Officer Shake Shack--Union Square Hospitality Group (Javascript is required to view Mediasite content)

Steamboat may have begun as a summer internship but has truly blossomed into a part of me. The experience introduced me to lifelong friends, everlasting support, the opportunity to reflect on myself, and ultimately led me to my future career. I am forever grateful for the time I spend with the Steamboat family and look forward to new horizons and growing together.

--Alicia Jones, 2008 Scholar, Dana-Farber (Northeastern)

Steamboat Foundation: Investing in Leaders » Alicia Jones Growing up in a healthcare environment, Alicia spent time visiting patients and volunteering at the hospital where her mom worked as a nurse. Unfortunately, Alicia’s childhood was also heavily influenced by cancer. She grew up observing several close family members who courageously battled the disea...