The Wentcher Foundation
spotlight
Amado Candelario
Activist. Artist. Trailblazer.
Bold Dreams.
Wentcher Foundation Current Scholar
A First-generation low income student at Harvard University and President of the queer advocacy group Shades, Amado Candelario talks to us about what it’s like to be a computer science major, his upcoming role at Microsoft, and his creative interests.
Joseph Spaulding
Computer Scientist. Aspiring Philanthropist.
Bold Dreams.
Wentcher Foundation Current Scholar
A freshman at Truman State and newly inducted member of Kappa Alpha Psi, Joseph Spaulding talks to us about what it’s like to be a computer science major, a member of the football team, and part of the historic legacy of Black fraternities..
Robert Slay
Auditor. World Traveler. Bold Dreams. Wentcher Foundation
Alumnus & Board Member
Robert Slay talks to us about how he became a Board Member for the Wentcher Foundation and his travel experience working as an auditor.
Jack Timperley
Motivational Speaker. Part-Time Superhero. Bold Dreams.
Wentcher Foundation Alumnus
Jack Timperley talks to us about his new start-up venture in which he takes on the
alias Captain Marrow.
Sejahari Saulter-Villegas
Playwright. Fashion Designer.
Bold Dreams.
Wentcher Foundation Alumnus
Sejahari Saulter-Villegas talks to us about producing his own play at NYU, and his plans post-graduation as a Marshall scholar in London.
Amanda Hoyne
Media Coordinator. Entertainment Industry Veteran. Bold Dreams.
Wentcher Foundation Alumna
Amanda talks to us about what it is like working in the entertainment industry
during COVID times.
Sarah Martin
International Teacher. Avid Traveler.
Bold Dreams.
Wentcher Foundation Alumna
Sarah Martin talks to us about what it’s like working abroad in South Korea teaching middle school English.
Linda Hoffmann
Finance Hero. Travel Maven.
Bold Dreams.
Wentcher Foundation Staff Member
Linda Hoffmann talks to us about how she became an accountant, working for the Wentcher Foundation, and her travel plans.
Ester Perez
Chemical Engineer. Aspiring Technologist. Bold Dreams.
Wentcher Foundation Alumna
Ester Perez talks to us about what it is like being a woman of color in STEM while working as a chemical engineer.
Patrick Bogusz
Mentor. Aspiring Philanthropist.
Bold Dreams.
Current Wentcher Scholar
Patrick Bogusz talks to us about his experience volunteering with Chicago Public School students on the city’s south side and his future plans.
Tramell Moore
Law Student. Activist. Bold Dreams.
Wentcher Foundation
Alumnus & Volunteer
Tramell Moore talks to us about the importance of giving back and his experience volunteering for the Wentcher Foundation.
Jonathan DIAZ
Civil Engineer. Environmental Problem Solver. Aspiring Pianist. Bold Dreams.
Wentcher Foundation Alumnus
Jonathan Diaz talks to us about his Pathway Internship and civil engineering projects in the Army Corps.
Vera Demchenko
Systems Engineer. Astronomer. Dance Enthusiast. Bold Dreams.
Wentcher Foundation Alumna
Vera Demchenko talks to us about working in the space industry as a Systems Engineer on the Artemis Program.
Abigail Afriyie
Artist. Fashionista. Future Designer.
Bold Dreams.
Current Wentcher Scholar
Abigail Afriyie talks to us about attending the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC), her passion for fashion, and her latest art exhibition.
Palak Desai
Hematologist. Oncologist. Sport Enthusiast. Bold Dreams.
Wentcher Foundation Alumnus
Palak Desai talks to us about working with cancer patients as a Hematologist and Oncologist in a clinic and hospital.
Noel Miranda
Carpenter. Outdoors Enthusiast.
Bold Dreams.
Wentcher Foundation Alumnus
Noel Miranda talks to us about his aspirations to work in carpentry after leaving the Police Academy admissions process.
Kira Cook
Storyteller. Emmy Award Winner. Mother.
Bold Dreams.
Wentcher Foundation Alumna
Kira Cook talks to us about her journey through the arts and entertainment industry that has led her to LA.
Keely Reardon
Reserves Officer Trainee. Equestrian.
Bold Dreams.
Current Wentcher Scholar
Keely Reardon talks to us about her time in ROTC, her love of horse riding, and her post graduation plans in the service.
Brian Fitzpatrick
Relational Leader. Traveler. Photographer
Bold Dreams.
Wentcher Foundation Staff Member
President of the Board of Directors and Executive Director of the Wentcher Foundation, Brian Fitzpatrick talks to us about his relationship with Ernie Wentcher, his role, and Wentcher’s future.
Toccara Castleman
Emmy Award Winner. Playwright.
Lifelong Learner.
Bold Dreams.
Wentcher Foundation Aluma
Tocarra Castleman talks to us about writing her own play, winning an Emmy, and working at the prestigious Goodman Theater.
Maryam Hanif
Bioengineer. World Traveler.
Bold Dreams.
Wentcher Foundation Alumna
Maryam Hanif talks to us about her career in the biomedical field working for a Med-tech startup , her travels abroad, and love of outdoor activities.