02/21/2026
This year, our students had the opportunity to learn from three outstanding mentors through our partnership with Junior Achievement.
Casey Byrnes Alvarez, Vice President at Northern Trust, guided our students through the Stock Market Challenge — a hands-on simulation where students analyze markets and make strategic decisions in order to build investment portfolios.
Our students are also participating in Entrepreneurial Mindset, a program designed to cultivate innovation and business-building skills. JA Mentors Thomas Bartsch, a seasoned marketing executive, and David Milgram, CEO of M Street Holdings brought their professional insights into every session, helping students explore what it takes to launch ideas into real businesses.
Thank you, Casey, Thomas, and David — we appreciate your time, insights, and commitment to empowering the next generation of business leaders. Also, special thanks to Molly Winters Diallo and the entire JA team for creating these opportunities for our students.
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