Promise-2-Promise
A place for Promise Alumni to connect.
Alumni Completion Survey
Congratulations! You are now a part of the Promise Alumni network! Please take a few minutes to complete this survey reflecting on your post-secondary experience.
Promise-2-Promise LinkedIn Group
Join our Alumni network and connect with fellow Promise Alumni! Here, you will find job and volunteer opportunities and highlights of Promise Alumni excelling in their respective careers.
Promise Alumni Stories
In this episode, Dr. John & Donte Hudson sit down with Tony Mitchell, 2012 graduate of Kalamazoo Central High School and 2018 graduate of Western Michigan University. Tony is co-founder of Texture House, a full-service audio, video, and music production company. Tony talks with Dr. John about the obstacles and successes of his collegiate journey, how Texture House was created, and what it took for him to fully believe in his craft.
In this episode, Dr. John & Donte Hudson sit down with Tinashe Chaponda, 2013 graduate of Loy Norrix High School and 2018 graduate of Western Michigan University. Tinashe is now Founder & CEO of Sosani Studios, working as an Influencer Marketing Strategist. Tinashe talks with Dr. John about his family history, the concept of service, and how that factored into him venturing into entrepreneurship.
In this episode, Dr. John & Donte Hudson sit down with Daniel Henry, 2016 graduate of Kalamazoo Central High School and 2021 graduate of Kalamazoo College where he earned his Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science. Daniel is now a second-year law student at Loyola University Chicago School of Law. Daniel talks with Dr. John about his love for tennis and how it started, how his life experiences helped shaped him into who he is, and how important it is for Scholars and Alumni to share their stories.
In this episode, Dr. John sits down with Ni’esha Wright, one of our Promise Guides at The Kalamazoo Promise, to talk about the ELEVATE program, her unique journey as a Promise Scholar, and how that path led her to working at The Promise.
On this episode, Dr. John sits down with Alumni Coordinator, Donté Hudson, to discuss his work around fostering relationships and engaging with Kalamazoo Promise Alumni, as well as how Donté found his way to The Promise.
In this episode, Dr. John sits down with Digital Media Manager, Jacob Waggoner, to discuss how they both found their way to The Promise, as well as the story for how this podcast came to be in the first place.
On our first episode, Dr. John sits down with Engagement Center Manager, Alexia Jones, to discuss April 27th's "Your Path Begins Here" event, as well future plans for welcoming Promise Scholars to our new space.
When Zonterio Weekley reflects on his life, he doesn’t just see accomplishments—he sees growth, resilience, and the support of a community that believed in him. A proud graduate of Kalamazoo Public Schools (KPS) and a Kalamazoo Promise Scholar, Zonterio has embraced every twist and turn in his journey. His story is one of breaking barriers and proving to himself and others that no dream is out of reach.
The Kalamazoo Promise congratulates former Scholar Engagement Manager Alexia Jones, who made a lasting impact at The Promise and has embarked on a new adventure in Washington, D.C. at Goodwill of Greater Washington.
The Kalamazoo Promise extends our congratulations to our former Digital Media Manager, Jake Waggoner, who has embarked on a new journey pursuing his business, Defined Lines Marketing, as a full-time endeavor.
