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Henry R. Kravis andKohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co.

Kelly M.WilliamsManaging Director & Global Head,

The Customized Fund Investment Group

The Honorable Julián CastroMayor of San Antonio, SEO Alumnus ‘96

Chaired ByRobert J.McCannCEO, UBS Group Americas

Honorary Dinner Chairs

Henry G. Cisneros and Loida Nicolas Lewis

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Dear Friends of SEO,

It is my sincere privilege to welcome you to SEO’s 50th Anniversary Awards Dinner.Tonight, we come together to celebrate a proud tradition of matching talented young peoplewith opportunities to succeed in college and beyond, and to ensure their continued success.This evening we will recognize three honorees who embody the spirit and values of SEO:Henry R. Kravis and Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co., Kelly M. Williams, ManagingDirector and Global Head of The Customized Fund Investment Group, and The HonorableJulián Castro, Mayor of San Antonio (SEOAlumnus ’96). Their leadership is a reminderof the integral role each of us can play in shaping America’s future and the lives of brightyoung people everywhere.

For UBS, our partnership with SEO first began back in 1982, and over the past 31 yearsnearly 550 interns have passed through our doors. Today, many of these individuals – ladiesand gentlemen of character and capability – are having a significant impact on our companyand the industry as a whole.

And that’s important because, for me, having a diverse talent pool isn’t just the right thingto do, it’s the smart thing to do. Our world is evolving more rapidly than ever before, andso too must our companies. We need smart, capable young people who are reflective ofthe communities where we live and work, and the clients whom we serve. SEO is theorganization that can help us do that. Through programs like SEO Scholars, they areensuring that under-resourced students are prepared for college, graduate on time and havethe skills to embark on challenging, rewarding careers in whatever fields they choose. Theproof is in the results: 95% of SEO Scholars graduate from college.

We have a lot to celebrate tonight, and as we recognize the accomplishments of the past,let’s also look confidently toward the future. Thanks to your generous support, SEO isstrongly positioned to serve countless young people in the decades ahead. I appreciate allthat you do on behalf of our nation’s youth. Please enjoy this special evening.

Regards,

Robert J. McCannCEO, UBS Group Americas

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May 15, 2013

Dear SEO Friends & Family,

When we started Sponsors for Educational Opportunity in 1963, our intention was toopen up opportunities for young people in underserved communities. I envisioned aday when they could become forceful and effective leaders in business, government,and philanthropy.Never did I expect SEO to become an organization with over 10,000alumni operating programs acrossmany cities in the United States andworldwide,including the United Kingdom,China,Vietnam, and now Africa.

SEO began in NewYork City as an all-volunteer mentoring program that helped highschool students from low-income families excel academically, get into and graduatefrom college and then go on tomeaningful careers.Today, SEO offers three distinctprograms:SEO Scholars is an academic program that eliminates the achievement gapfor low-income high school students and supports them through college graduation;SEO Career is the nation’s premier summer internship and training program forunderrepresented college students; and SEOAlternative Investments advances diversityin the alternative investments industry.

SEO alumni have distinguished themselves in almost every field imaginable. All havemade a commitment to improve opportunities for others, and of that I ammost proud.SEOwould not be where it is today, in countries around the world,without ourdedicated staff, alumni,donors, and supporters. I thank you for your continued support.

Fifty years ago, our country was in state of tremendous turmoil. Fortunately,wewerealso on the cusp of change. In the summer of 1963,Martin Luther King’s “I Have aDream”speech inspired us all with a new vision of equality and brotherhood – and SEObecame a part of that movement.Though I still look forward to a timewhen ambitionand intelligence alonewill determinewho succeeds in America, I trust that SEOwillcontinue to open doors for deserving young people, and that thosewhose lives havebeen touched by SEOwill continue to light a pathway of success for others.

Michael OsheowitzSEO Founder & Chairman Emeritus

www.seo-usa.org • 55 Exchange Place, Suite 601 • New York, NY 10005 • 212.979.2040 • fx 212.647.7010

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May 15, 2013Dear Friends of SEO,

Welcome to our 50th Anniversary Awards Dinner! At this milestone celebration,we areincredibly grateful to be joined bymany of our partners – both longstanding and new – whohavemade this event an unprecedented success and our work possible for the past 50 years.It is remarkable to reflect on SEO’s beginnings and now to see the dreams of more than10,000 young people realized. Together, we are permanently improving the life prospects oftalented young people by preparing them to excel in college and their careers.

We thank tonight’s dinner chair, Bob McCann, for being a leading SEO supporter for morethan 20 years and for spearheading the fundraising efforts for this event. We deeplyappreciate the efforts of Bob and the UBS team to make this our most successful gala ever.

This evening,we are honored to recognize three outstanding individuals who embody thevalues of SEO – a commitment to philanthropy and professional excellence:

· Henry R. Kravis, a committed SEO Scholars supporter, and Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co.,an inaugural partner of SEO’s Alternative Investments program.

· Kelly M.Williams, a leader in private equity, who has helped SEO with its efforts towardincreasing diversity in the alternative investments industry.

· The Honorable Julián Castro, an SEO alumnus,Mayor of San Antonio, and visionary publicservant dedicated to improving San Antonio’s economy and education system.

SEO is proud to have built amodel of success over the past 50 years that addresses importantchallenges in the 21st century – educational inequity and access to career opportunities.We hope you share our pride in the impactful results being achieved across all three of ourmajor programs, including:

· 95% of SEO Scholars graduate from college, compared to 54% of college students nationally· 75% of SEO Career interns receive full-time offers from our partners· 93% of SEO Alternative Investments fellows have received offers within the alternativeinvestments sector

It is because of your support that we are here today celebrating 50 years of matching talentwith opportunity. The best part of this celebration is knowing what we can continue toachieve together in the years to come.

We sincerely thank you for your partnership in our work.

All the best ,

Walter K. Booker William A. GoodloeChairman President & CEO

www.seo-usa.org • 55 Exchange Place, Suite 601 • New York, NY 10005 • 212.979.2040 • fx 212.647.7010


Emcee

Seema ModyReporter, CNBC

Welcome

William A. GoodloePresident & Chief Executive Officer, SEO

Dinner Chair

Robert J. McCannChief Executive Officer, UBS Group Americas

SEO Leadership Award presentation to

Kelly M. WilliamsManaging Director & Global Head, The Customized Fund Investment GroupPresented by Sonia Gardner, Co-Founder, President & Managing Partner, Avenue Capital Group

SEO Scholars Presentation & Student Remarks

Millie HauDirector, SEO Scholars Program

& SEO Scholars

Dinner Service

SEO Alumni Award presentation to

The Honorable Julián CastroMayor of San Antonio, SEO Alumnus ‘96Presented by Gilbert Andrew Garcia, CFA, Managing Partner, Garcia Hamilton & Associates /

SEO Alumnus ‘83 / Treasurer, SEO Board of Directors

Remarks

Walter K. BookerChairman, SEO Board of Directors / SEO Alumnus ‘81

SEO Founder’s Award presentation to

Henry R. Kravis and Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co.Presented by Michael Osheowitz, SEO Founder & Chairman Emeritus

Wednesday, May 15, 2013 / Cipriani Wall Street

Dinner Chair: Robert J. McCannHonorary Dinner Chairs: Henry G. Cisneros and Loida Nicolas Lewis

SEO 50th Anniversary Awards DinnerDINNERPROGRAM

Robert J. McCann, CEO, UBS Group Americas

Chairman 50th Anniversary Sponsors

Benefactors

Sponsors

Supporters

Chairman’s CircleJames P. Gorman,Chairman and CEO,Morgan Stanley

Aliya & Aren LeeKong

Janice & Joseph Bae

Mr. & Mrs. Russell L. Carson

Brian T. Moynihan,Chief Executive Officer,Bank of America Corporation

Mark & Kimberly JohnsonJPMorgan Chase & Co.Tonia & Adam KarrKPMG LLPR. Neil MalikCEO & Managing Partner,K1 Capital Advisors, LLC

Mizuho Bank / Mizuho Securities USALinklaters LLPMaria & Michael Osheowitz

Jim Attwood & Leslie WilliamsThe Carlyle GroupCitiJohn CivantosCravath, Swaine & Moore LLPEdwin Gould FoundationAmy Ellis-SimonGoldman, Sachs & Co.Goldman Sachs Gives

Himayani Puri & Hari RamananRadhika & Devesh ShahSIRIS Capital – Frank Baker,Peter Berger & Jeff Hendren

Sabrina & Ramsey SmithMark Standish,

Co-Group Head,RBC Capital Markets andInvestor & Treasury Services

Sullivan & Cromwell LLP

AnonymousJulissa N. ArceDrummond BellWalter K. BookerKaren & Todd BuilioneEduardo & Tasha CabralCovington & Burling LLPDavid J. DayCourtney & Cesar Gonzalez

John HalpinMonica C. LozanoKathleen Lynch & Tim MasekarNinon MarapachiAngelina MaraviAnn McGovern ScheinerRobert E. MulhollandMuller & Munroe Asset ManagementOtterbourg, Steindler, Houston& Rosen, P.C.

Mina Pacheco NazemiLarry & Cynthia Rivera WeissblumThe Rutheiser & Greenberg FamilyChristine & Charles ShorterJorge & Karina Solares-ParkhurstMary Joe StollenwerckRichard Stollenwerck& Stephanie Oka Freed

Steven Wolfe Pereira

Erick Bronner & The Riverside CompanyFlorent DalencourtNoreen L. GillenMichelle GregoryTameka & Owuraka KoneyKota Global SecuritiesMiguel LambertSharon Madison

Ernest Bervell MensahMorgan, Lewis & BockiusAyinwi MumaKatherine ParkPegasus Capital Advisors, L.P.Paula Polito & Dean CorsonesRashaan R. ReidJames Rocco

Spencer StuartSpire Capital PartnersStarVest PartnersDon M. TellockCharizma WilliamsAllan & JoAnn Zucker

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLPBarclaysThe Blackstone Charitable FoundationCBRE Inc.CCMP Capital Advisors, LLCCrestview PartnersCushman & WakefieldThe Customized Fund Investment GroupDeloitte LLPSuzanne & Matthew DonohoeEmerging Global Advisors I EGSharesEmpire OfficeFacebook, Inc.

Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver& Jacobson LLP

Eric J. Friedman,Executive Partner,Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher& Flom LLP

William A. GoodloeHispanic Scholarship FundIBMIra & Susie LevyJennifer & Marc LipschultzLord AbbettKenneth MehlmanAlex & Mary Kathryn NavabNYSE Euronext

Palladium Equity PartnersJohn & Harriet PappasPaul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton& Garrison LLP

PricewaterhouseCoopersRestaurant AssociatesJeffrey Scruggs & Robbin MitchellEduardo SedaSimpson Thacher & Bartlett LLPSabin & Beverley StreeterEdward Tam & Tara HartTeneo HoldingsTime Warner Inc.TPG

Friends

AUA Private Equity PartnersKenneth W. AustinRosemary T. BerkeryJacqueline BradyWilliam & Patricia CarrollSam & Beth ChapinHenry G. Cisneros & CityViewGilbert Andrew Garcia

Mindy & Jon GrayIron MountainBrian & Laura HullKenneth M. JacobsMaybel MarteRoxana McKinneyJerry MinierPartnership for New York CityMichael Perry

Elise PolezelMonique & Robert SchweichTyler ScrivenSecuritas Security Services USA, Inc.StaplesTD BankPedro UrquidiLerone VincentWilliams Lea

Patrons


DINNERCOMMITTEE

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Henry R. Kravis andKohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co.

Henry Kravis co-founded KKR, a leading globalinvestment firm, in 1976 and is Co-Chairmanand Co-Chief Executive Officer. He is activelyinvolved in managing the Firm and serves oneach of the regional Private Equity Investmentand Portfolio Management Committees. Oftenreferred to as one of the founders of the privateequity industry, Mr. Kravis has more than fourdecades of experience financing, analyzing,and investing in public and private companies,as well as serving on the boards of a numberof KKR portfolio companies. Mr. Kravis currentlyserves on the boards of First Data Corporationand China International Capital CorporationLimited.

He also serves as a director, chairman emeritusor trustee of several cultural, professional,and educational institutions, including TheBusiness Council, Claremont McKennaCollege, Columbia Business School, MountSinai Hospital, the New York City InvestmentFund, Partnership for New York City, RockefellerUniversity, and Tsinghua University School ofEconomics and Management. Mr. Kravis earneda B.A. from Claremont McKenna College andan M.B.A. from the Columbia Business School.

Mr. Kravis is an ardent supporter of SEO andannually conducts a seminar for SEO Careersummer interns. Under Mr. Kravis’s leadership,KKR, along with TPG, launched SEO’sAlternative Investments Fellowship Programin 2009, which educates, trains, and preparesunderrepresented young professionals tocompete for opportunities in the sector. Henryand Marie-Josée Kravis’ personal contributionsled to the expansion of SEO Scholars in 2011and have continued to help SEO serve morestudents.

Robert J. McCannChief Executive Officer,UBS Group Americas

Robert J. McCann is chief executive officerof UBS Group Americas and WealthManagement Americas (WMA). He is also amember of the Group Executive Board ofUBS AG.

As regional CEO, Mr. McCann is leading theexecution of a cross-divisional strategy tofully integrate UBS’s platform for the benefitof individuals, corporations, institutions andgovernments. Additionally, Mr. McCannheads the wealth management business inthe Americas. With the expertise of the mostproductive Advisors in the industry andapproximately $843 billion in invested assets,WMA provides tailored investment solutionsand services to high net worth and ultra highnet worth clients.

Mr. McCann is involved in several charitableorganizations with a focus on those fosteringeducation. He serves on the ExecutiveCommittee of the board of directors of theAmerican Ireland Fund, a leader in integratededucation, and is a member of the boardof trustees of the Catholic Charities of theArchdiocese of New York. Additionally, heis vice chairman of the board of trustees ofBethany College, and a member of thePresidents Circle of No Greater Sacrifice, anorganization that helps educate the childrenof U.S. servicemen and women who havefallen in the line of duty.

Mr. McCann received his B.A. in economicsfrom Bethany College and his M.B.A. fromTexas Christian University.

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Kelly M. WilliamsManaging Director & Global HeadThe Customized Fund Investment Group

Kelly Williams was recognized in 2011 and2012 by American Banker magazine as oneof the 25 Most Powerful Women in Financeand received the 2012 Woman of Powerand Influence Award given by the NationalOrganization for Women. She serves asManaging Director and Global Head of TheCustomized Fund Investment Group (CFIG),which manages over $30 billion of clientcommitments to private equity and realestate funds and specializes in designingtailored portfolios for investors. Ms. Williamswas an Executive Director with Prudential'sprivate equity group where she founded CFIGin 1999, and is the founding board chair ofthe Private Equity Women Investor Network.She serves on the Board of Directors of theCouncil of Urban Professionals and theadvisory board of the Association of AsianAmerican Investment Managers, and is aTrustee of Union College and the Robert ToigoFoundation. In 2010, she received the RobertToigo Foundation “Leading by Example”award. She has also mentored Toigo fellowssince 2006. Ms. Williams graduated magnacum laude from Union College and receivedher J.D. from NYU School of Law.

Since 2009, Ms. Williams has served asthe chair of SEO’s Limited Partner AdvisoryCouncil, which guides SEO in its expandingwork in the alternative investments sector.

She and her husband, Andrew Forsyth, areproviding annual support for a high schoolstudent in SEO Scholars.

The Honorable Julián CastroMayor of San AntonioSEO Alumnus ’96

Julián Castro is the youngest mayor of a Top50 American city and served as the keynotespeaker at the 2012 Democratic NationalConvention. In 2010, he was included onTime magazine’s “40 under 40” list of risingstars in American politics and was named tothe World Economic Forum’s list of YoungGlobal Leaders.

Mayor Castro focuses on attractingwell-paying jobs in 21st century industries,positioning San Antonio as a leader in theNew Energy Economy and raising educationalattainment across the spectrum. In 2011,the Milken Institute ranked San Antonio thenation’s top-performing local economy. MayorCastro’s expansion of educational initiativesfor pre-Kindergarten and high school studentsis refocusing the city’s attention on the valueof early childhood and college readinessprograms.

Mayor Castro is a member of the Inter-American Dialogue and is an Aspen-RodelFellow. In addition to his community service,Mayor Castro has taught courses at TheUniversity of Texas at San Antonio, TrinityUniversity, and St. Mary’s University. MayorCastro earned his undergraduate degreefrom Stanford University with honors anddistinction, and a J.D. from Harvard LawSchool.

He began his career as an SEO Career lawintern in 1996, where he spent a summer atWhite & Case.

Seema ModyReporterCNBC

Seema Mody joined CNBC in July 2011as a reporter focusing on market-movingstories that impact Wall Street. Ms. Modyalso hosts a "Trading the Twicker" segmentfor Fast Money monitoring stocks that aretrending and moving due to socialmomentum.

Previously, Ms. Mody was an anchor andreporter at CNBC-TV18 in Mumbai, India.She co-anchored two programs for thestation, "Power Breakfast" and "After the Bell,"as well as co-produced and anchoredspecial features on "Mumbai Fashion Week"and "Tech Toyz." While at CNBC-TV18,Ms. Mody also reported private equity dealsand M&A activity across India exclusivelyinterviewing global private equity headsincluding CEO/President of Warburg Pincus,Chip Kaye. She also covered the biotechand pharmaceutical industries. Ms. Modyprovided India market updates on CNBCWorld's "Capital Connection" and "CashFlow" daily.

Prior to joining CNBC-TV18, Ms. Modyworked at Accenture Consulting in theirStrategy and Supply Chain practice whereshe focused on the life sciences space.

Ms. Mody is a graduate of the Universityof Washington in Seattle where she holdsa B.S. in Biological Sciences. During herfreshman year, Ms. Mody co-authored andpublished a research paper on the efficiencyof medical heart valves for the AmericanHeart Journal.

EMCEE


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SEO Growth Timeline

SEO’s threesuccessful programshave made a lifetime

of achievement possible for10,000 talented peoplefrom underserved andunderrepresentedcommunities.

SEO is foundedin New York Cityby MichaelOsheowitzwith theTraditionalProgram, nowknown as

SEO Scholars

SEO launchesthe SEO

Career programwith 11 internsat 5 investment

banks

SEO Careerlaunches theLaw program

SEOLondonlaunches

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job offer ratesby 50% withintroduction ofnew trainingprogram

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inaugural partner

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An eight-year academic program that preparesunderserved public high school students for

admission to the nation’s most competitive colleges– and supports them through college graduation.

What’s the Impact?• We are serving 476 high school students in New YorkCity and San Francisco and 239 college students at106 schools across 19 states

• 100% of SEO Scholars will attend four-year collegesin Fall 2013

• 90% of Scholars in the class of 2013 were acceptedto a college ranked Most, Highly, or Very Competitiveby Barron’s

• 95% of College Scholars graduate within 6 years(compared to 54% of college students nationally);80% of College Scholars graduate in 4 years

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Launched 2009Launched 1980

A summer internship program widely recognized asthe nation’s premier program for underrepresentedcollege students, specializing in banking, corporateleadership, law, non-profit, private equity, and more.

What’s the Impact?• 1980: 11 interns placed at 5 investment banks• 2013: 283 interns placed at 56 partner companiesand law firms

• Historically, 75% of interns at banks and globalcompanies receive offers to return full-time

• Alumni have launched SEO internship programsin London, China, Vietnam, and Africa (startingsummer 2013)

• Over 1,250 SEO alumni hold executive, associate,and analyst positions with private equity firms,hedge funds, venture capital firms, and investmentbanks

An educational program that provides exposure,training, and mentoring opportunities to talentedprofessionals traditionally underrepresented

in the alternative investments sector.

What’s the Impact?• 34 analysts have participated in our Fellowshipprogram

• 93% of 2010-13 Fellows have assumed positionsor received full-time offers to join alternativeinvestments firms

• Over 1,000 professionals have attended our annualconference since 2010

• Our Limited Partner Advisory Council is comprisedof 20+ investors whose combined assets undermanagement exceed $1 trillion


2006 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013

SEOpurchases newheadquartersnear Wall Streetwith the fundsraised duringits first-ever

capital campaign

SEO Careerlaunches inChina

SEO AlternativeInvestmentsFellowshipProgram

launches withKohlberg KravisRoberts & Co.and TPG asinauguralpartners

SEO Careerlaunches inVietnam

SEO Scholarsexpands toSan Francisco

SEO Scholarstriples in sizesince 2006, andan independentstudy verifiesthat SEO

eliminates theachievement gap

SEO hostsits first AnnualAlternativeInvestmentsConference

SEO Careerlaunches inAfrica

The SEO CareerLaw programplaces interns incities across theU.S.: New York;Houston;Los Angeles;San Francisco;Palo Alto;

Menlo Park; andWashington, D.C.

SEOcelebrates its50th Anniversary

SEO’s powerful network of more than 10,000 alumni spans 46 states and 48 countries. These alumniare excelling professionally and finding ways to impact their communities. Consistent with SEO’smission of preparing young people to lead by example in their families, communities, and careers,SEO alumni have founded international affiliates in the UK, China, Vietnam, and this summer, Africa.

SEO Across the Globe

“What SEO taught me is the valueof hard work, and that with a level playing field,everyone can succeed.”

“We are honored to be growingwith the SEO family, and doing it in a sustainableway. What makes this special has been thecontinued involvement of our alumni, helpingtransform what was just an idea 5 years agointo a program that in 2013 will have nearly600 applicants for about 30 internships atmore than 20 companies. Thank you so muchto everyone around the world who has lent ussupport and advice to expand the SEO legacyto new communities.”Tony Ngo (SEO ‘00)Founder, SEO Vietnam

“The SEO model solves materialproblems in clear and measurable ways.Introducing the SEO model to London wasremarkably straightforward, as students,sponsors, universities, and volunteers wereall eager to engage, and quick to convertthat engagement into the expected results.”Andrew Fairbairn (SEO ‘95)Founder & Board Member, SEO London

“I could not be more pleased with how alumni have made my vision of SEO a reality.”Michael Osheowitz, SEO Founder & Chairman Emeritus

“We believe that SEO can be apowerful catalyst for creating long-lastingpositive change in Africa. As we support thesefuture leaders to achieve success in their careers,we will empower them to create solutions toimprove the lives of those around them. Thepotential impact we can have on not just anindividual, but on a community, a countryand a continent is what truly excites us aboutbringing SEO to Africa.”

Edgar Seah (SEO ‘01) &Kwabena Amporful (SEO ‘02)

Co-founders, SEO Africa

Africa

Vietnam

China

U.K.

Tom Tsao (SEO ’91)Founder, SEO China



SEO Accolades and Awards

Eyewitness News Education reporterArt McFarland visited SEO ScholarsSummer Academy at NYU.His segment aired on July 17, 2012.

SEO has been recognized by a number of prestigious third-party organizationsand media outlets for its impact and results.

SEO Scholars Education Program Getting Results“SEO students, virtually all low-income, minority kids,

post academic skills indistinguishable from those of theirsuburban peers.” – Greg Toppo, March 14, 2012

SEO Scholars was the winner of the2011 College Board InnovationAward for college preparatory programsin the Middle States Region.

SEO earned four stars, the highest rating awarded byCharity Navigator, for its sound fiscal management.

In 2012, SEO was named one of America’s top100 nonprofits on this first-ever broad index ofU.S. nonprofits. Each of the 100 organizations

featured has been rigorously screened forproof of impact and is only included if it

has the ability to expand. www.SI100.org

SEO was recommended to social impact investors asan organization that provides exceptional and documentedreturns. SEO was identified from a pool of 150 organizationsby Root Cause, a social impact research firm.

SEO earned the GuideStar Exchange Seal,demonstrating its commitment to transparency.


SEO AlumniOpportunity Award

Winners

Jesse Battino SEO ’70Managing Director,Leadership Coaching Group

Jesse is a senior human resources executive with over25 years of experience and has been the head of HumanResources for Sequa Corporation. He has been an internalconsultant to senior managers in the U.S. and abroad,establishing HR as a strategic business initiative to improveorganizational productivity and effectiveness. Jesse foundedthe Leadership Coaching Group, which provides humanresources consulting, executive/managerial coaching, andother programs for small and mid-size businesses.He is a Visiting Professor at the Keller Graduate School ofManagement. Jesse is an emeritus board member of theEthics and Compliance Officer Association. He also serveson the board of Our Chance International, which coordinatesvolunteer physicians to provide surgeries to orphaned anddisadvantaged children in Africa, Haiti, and other parts of theworld. Jesse has an undergraduate degree in Economicsfrom Hunter College, and Master’s Degrees in OrganizationalBehavior from Iona College and Counseling / Educationfrom Fordham University. He participated in the TraditionalProgram, now known as SEO Scholars.

The Alumni Opportunity Awardsrecognize outstanding SEO

alumni who have shown personal,professional, philanthropic,and community leadership.

These seven award winners wereselected from a pool of outstandingnominees. Each of them exemplifythe SEO value of “giving back”and have remained dedicatedto ensuring that others have theresources needed to succeed.We continue to be inspired bythe impact they are havingworldwide. Congratulations!

Anurima Bhargava SEO ’95Chief of the Educational OpportunitiesSection, Civil Rights Division,United States Department of Justice

Anurima is Chief of the Educational Opportunities Section ofthe Civil Rights Division at the U.S. Department of Justice.She leads the Division's efforts to provide equal educationalopportunities for students nationwide by enforcing federallaws that prohibit discrimination and harassment in schools,colleges and universities. She was previously Director of theNAACP Legal Defense Fund’s Education Practice, a NYCDepartment of Education staff attorney, and an U.S. DistrictCourt clerk for the Southern District of New York. Anurima hasserved as Board Chair of Neighbors Together, which combatspoverty in the Ocean Hill-Brownsville area of Brooklyn, andPeoples’ Production House, a media justice organizationserving youth and underrepresented communities. She servedas an advisory board member of the Center for Institutional& Social Change and Jitegemee, Inc., which addressesthe educational needs of street children in Kenya. Anurimagraduated magna cum laude from Harvard College andearned her law degree from Columbia Law School. Sheparticipated in SEO Career as an investment banking intern.

Juny François Esq. SEO ’90Attorney & Real Estate DeveloperJ. François & Associates, LLC

In addition to founding her own law firm, Juny is a Principalof Green Mountains Development LLC and Blue IslandDevelopment LLC. She represents Fortune 500 companiessuch as American Express as their external technology anddigital counsel, while also managing the development ofaffordable housing in the U.S., the Caribbean and Ghana, WestAfrica. Juny was previously a corporate and entertainmentlawyer for Simpson Thacher & Bartlett; Schnader HarrisonSegal & Lewis; and Scholastic Inc. In 2010, she wasappointed by Governor Paterson and Mayor Bloomberg tothe Brooklyn Bridge Park Corporation Board of Directors. Sheis also a board member for Dance NYC. Juny serves on thecommittee for the International Children’s Outreach Ministry,a mentoring program for children from developing countries.In 2010, two weeks after the earthquake, Juny traveled to Haitito assist in relief efforts with Helping Hands Haiti. Today,she is a member of HaitiGreenHome, which is developingcommunities in Haiti. Juny earned a B.A. in English fromColumbia University and a graduated cum laude from HarvardLaw School. She participated in SEO Career as a law intern.


Bonnie St. John SEO ’85Leadership Consultant,Keynote Speaker, Olympic Medalist,Best Selling Author

Despite having her right leg amputated at age five, Bonniebecame the first African-American to win Olympic medalsin ski racing, winning silver and two bronze medals at the1984 Paralympics. Today, Bonnie travels the globe as ahighly sought after keynote speaker, Fortune 500 businessconsultant, television and radio personality, business owner,and author of six books, including her recent best-seller,How Great Women Lead. Bonnie served in the White Houseas a Director of the National Economic Council during theClinton administration. She donates her time speaking atschools, shelters, and community organizations across thecountry. She has been featured extensively in the media,including: The Today Show, CNN, CBS Morning News, PBS,NPR, and The New York Times. NBC Nightly News calledBonnie, "One of the five most inspiring women in America."Bonnie graduated magna cum laude from Harvard Universityand earned a Rhodes Scholarship to Oxford. She participatedin SEO Career as an investment banking intern.

Gary L. Trujillo SEO ’83President & CEO,Southwest Harvard Group (SHG)

Gary is Founder, President & CEO of SHG, a private venturecapital and first-stage active venture incubator focused onMinority Business Enterprises and the Hispanic markets.Gary began his career in investment banking at SalomonBrothers and RBC Capital Markets. He served as a staffassistant to L. William Seidman, Chairman of the FDIC andthe Resolution Trust Corporation. Gary is recognizednationally for his educational contributions and was appointedby the Governor of Arizona as the First Chairperson of theSchools Facilities Board. He created the RooseveltCommunity Technology Center in Phoenix. Gary and hiswife, Melissa, started the Be A Leader Foundation to mentorcollege-bound students throughout their educational andcareer development. Since 2007, over 35 SEO Career internshave benefited from the Be a Leader Foundation. Garyreceived the Man of the Year award from the Hispanic Chamberof Commerce and the Lifetime Achievement Award from thePhoenix Business Journal in 2013. He earned a Bachelor’sDegree from Arizona State University and graduated fromHarvard Business School. Gary participated in SEO Careeras an investment-banking intern.

Barbara Hou SEO ’01President & Founder,Asian Women’s LeadershipUniversity (AWLU) Project

Barbara is the president and founder of the Asian Women'sLeadership University (AWLU) Project, a nonprofitorganization working to establish a global leadershipuniversity for women in Malaysia. At Allen & Overy LLP andCleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP in Hong Kong, Barbararepresented investment banks on debt and equity capitalraisings in emerging markets in Asia. She also hasexperience in international development with organizationssuch as South African Human Rights Commission,Fellowship for Reconciliation in Uganda, Growing TogetherMyanmar, and Asian University for Women in Bangladesh.The AWLU Project is targeted to enroll its first 100 studentsin September 2015 and has been featured in the New YorkTimes, at the 2013 Harvard EdTalks, the 2012 TEDxLSE"Challenging the Mainstream" forum, in Asia Society'sWhite Paper on Women's Leadership in Asia, and onGOOD Magazine's 2013 Top 100 List. Barbara graduatedfrom Smith College and earned her law degree from theUniversity of Michigan Law School. She participated inSEO Career as an investment banking intern.

Dr. Eddie Ade KnowlesSEO ’65Professor of Practice & FormerVice President for Student Life,Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

In 2011, after 34 years of service at RensselaerPolytechnic Institute, Dr. Knowles accepted a full-timeappointment as Professor of Practice in the Arts. Hepreviously held positions at Rensselaer as an AdjunctProfessor, Vice President for Student Life, Dean of Students,Dean of Minority Student Affairs, Assistant Dean, andForeign Student Advisor. Before Rensselaer, he was amember of the faculty at Eugenia Maria de HostosCommunity College. He also served as the AssistantDirector and subsequently Director of the College DiscoveryProgram at Bronx Community College. He has publishedin scholarly journals and education magazines andreceived the Black Collegian’s Unity Award for reporting oneducation. He is also an accomplished musician with over45 years of performance, workshop, and recording creditsas a percussionist. Dr. Knowles received a B.A. fromLincoln University, M.A. from Columbia University, andPh.D. from the Nelson A. Rockefeller College of PublicAffairs & Policy, University at Albany. He participated inthe Traditional Program now known as SEO Scholars.

SEO Boards & Advisory Councils


The years listed above indicate SEO alumni year.*Ex-Officio

Jeffrey Scruggs ‘83Managing DirectorGoldman, Sachs & Co.Eduardo Seda ‘84Vice PresidentLadenburg Thalmann & Co. Inc.Devesh Shah ‘95Ramsey Smith ‘87Managing DirectorGoldman, Sachs & Co.Jorge Solares-Parkhurst ‘97Managing DirectorJMP Securities LLCEdward Tam ‘91Managing DirectorHighbridge Mezzanine PartnersDon M. Tellock ‘91Steven Wolfe Pereira ‘94EVP, Managing DirectorMV42/MediaVest MulticulturalStephen Yang ‘98Managing PrincipalWalnut Hill Group

Founder & Chairman EmeritusMichael Osheowitz

Sabin StreeterAdjunct ProfessorColumbia Business SchoolJohn O. UtendahlVice ChairmanDeutsche Bank AmericasJide ZeitlinThe Keffi Group Ltd.

SEO San Francisco Advisory Board

Marvin MoskowitzChairmanSEO San Francisco Advisory BoardAdam Karr ‘92Founder, SEO Scholars San FranciscoManaging Director, Orbis InvestmentManagement (U.S.)Roger GibsonVP & COOUnited Airlines World Cargo (retired)James Gutierrez ‘98CEO, InsiktFounder, Progreso FinancieroRobert GreeneDirector of Community ConnectionsMarin Country Day SchoolAisha Hunt ‘97PartnerFinancial Services Dechert LLPNihir Shah ‘93PartnerPartner Fund ManagementBetty SchaferPhilanthropistMarc McMorrisCo-Founder & Managing DirectorCarrick Capital PartnersMichael Moon ‘93Managing DirectorCalera CapitalPaul PerezFounding Partner & Senior AdvisorDelegate AdvisorsStephen Yang ‘98Managing PrincipalWalnut Hill Group

SEO Chairman’s Advisory Council

Mark BielerPresidentMark Bieler & AssociatesLloyd CampbellConsultantSpencerStuartJames HaddonSenior Partner, Managing DirectorPublic Financial ManagementMilton IrvinChairman, Advisory BoardCastleOak SecuritiesRaymond McGuireHead of Global BankingCitigroupMichael RicciardiManaging Partner, Head of FirmMercury Capital Advisors

SEO Board of Directors

Walter K. Booker ‘81 /ChairmanAmy Ellis-Simon ‘93 /Vice ChairManaging DirectorBank of America Merrill LynchGilbert Andrew Garcia, CFA ‘83 /TreasurerManaging PartnerGarcia Hamilton & AssociatesCharles Shorter ‘84 / SecretaryPresidentTTF EntertainmentWilliam A. Goodloe*President & CEOSponsors for Educational OpportunityKenneth W. Austin ‘87Corporate SecretaryThe Wallace FoundationFrank A. Baker ‘92Managing DirectorSIRIS Capital Group, LLCFlorent Dalencourt ‘91Senior Systems EngineerCisco SystemsCarla Harris ‘82Managing DirectorMorgan StanleyAdam R. Karr ‘92Managing DirectorOrbis Investment Management (U.S.)Aren LeeKong ‘97Managing DirectorHighbridge Principal Strategies, LLCMaybel Marte ‘93Vice PresidentPIMCOMina Pacheco Nazemi* ‘97PartnerThe Customized FundInvestment Group – Credit SuisseHimayani Puri Ramanan ‘95Chief Investment OfficerRealm Partners LLCDiego Recalde ‘84PartnerGCA Real Assets Advisors

Champions($100,000 and above)Mr. & Mrs. Russell L. CarsonMarie-Josée & Henry Kravis

Leaders($25,000 - $99,999)Hara H. Amdemariam*Jim Attwood & Leslie WilliamsFrank A. Baker*John Civantos*Amy Ellis-Simon* & Michael SimonCarla A. Harris*Kenneth M. JacobsAdam* & Tonia KarrAliya & Aren LeeKong*Himayani Puri* & Hari RamananRadhika & Devesh Shah*Sabrina & Ramsey Smith*

Benefactors($15,000 - $24,999)

Tameka & Owuraka Koney*Tao Li* & Yuan WangMarvin & Neva MoskowitzBrenda Pagan & Bob HowardBetty SchaferEdgar Seah*Sabin & Beverley StreeterEdward Tam* & Tara Hart

Advocates($10,000 - $14,999)David & Molly BriningCarrie-Ann & Jason BroderGary CohnSuzanne & Matthew DonohoeRuby & Lofton Holder*Carol Sutton Lewis & William M. Lewis, Jr.Steven LieblichNinon Marapachi*Maybel Marte*Jerry Minier*John & Harriet PappasJeffrey Scruggs* & Robbin MitchellEduardo Seda*Nihir G. Shah*Karina & Jorge R. Solares-Parkhurst*Fan Zhang*

Patrons($5,000 - $9,999)

Achal Agarwal*Anonymous*Frank BorgesCharlita Cardwell* & Martez MooreTyrone Chang*Joi M. Corrothers*James W. Croom* & FamilyStratford Dennis*

Global Social Ventures Fund(D.R. Currie)

David GluckmanWilliam A. GoodloeSrida Joisa*Neil Kahrim*Soohyung Kim & Standard GeneralStephen Ko*LCH.Clearnet GroupNyssa & Chris Lee*Ira & Susie LevyKenny Man*Kenneth MehlmanRoger Morales*Sherif NahasHaranjeet Narulla*Jonathan O’HerronVern Perry*Pedro Urquidi*Daniel & Jill WallenKelly M. Williams & Andrew ForsythGunner & Alyson WinstonAna Recinos*Felicia Rector*Rashaan Reid*Melody Rollins Downes*Michelle & Stephen StoneburnTides Foundationat the recommendation ofMelissa L. Bradley

*Denotes SEO alumni

SEO Thanks Supporters of SEO Scholars!

SEO thanks the following foundation and corporate supporters of the SEO Scholars program:

SEO recognizes a growing group of generous supporters who are making a tremendous difference in the livesof some incredibly deserving young people. $5,000 covers the cost of sponsoring an SEO Scholar for one year.

Both lists reflect supporters for fiscal year 2012 and 2013, as of April 26, 2013.

Altman FoundationAnonymousAXA FoundationBrooklyn Community FoundationCharina Endowment FundCharles Hayden FoundationConsolidated Edison Companyof New York

Edwin Gould FoundationThe Frances L. & Edwin L. CummingsMemorial Fund

Franklin Templeton InvestmentsThe Grace and Mercy Foundation

Stella and Charles Guttman FoundationThe Heckscher Foundation for ChildrenHenry E. Niles FoundationThe JPMorgan Chase FoundationJewish Foundation for Education of WomenJulius Chodorow ScholarshipKassie Seetaram Memorial ScholarshipThe Martha Innis Scholarship FundMorgan Stanley FoundationNBCUniversal FoundationNYSE Euronext FoundationOrbis Investment Management (U.S.)The Pinkerton Foundation

The Republic of TeaShippy FoundationThe Starr FoundationTBWA/Chiat/DayTD Charitable FoundationThe Teagle FoundationTiger FoundationTime WarnerXerox FoundationYahoo! Employee Foundation ofSilicon Valley CommunityFoundation


SEO thanks the following individuals who sponsor one or more SEO Scholars:


50 for the 50th Campaign: Sponsor a ScholarIndividuals have already rallied to support 29 Scholars – help us sponsor all 50!

Every year we have to turn away hundredsof students who want to participate inSEO Scholars. With only 1 in 5 studentsgraduating from New York City public highschools ready for college, your donationis as relevant as ever.

A tax-deductible gift of $5,000 will supportthe rigorous academic preparation yourScholar will receive for one academic year.We will be recognizing patrons of thiscampaign through out our milestone year.

For more info, contact Anjali Malipatil [email protected]


SEO Scholars San Franciscocelebrates its second year of operations and extends its gratitude

to its supporters, sponsors and partners:

Aim HighOrbis Investment Management (U.S.)

The Republic of TeaSan Francisco Unified School District

TPGUC Hastings College of the Law

Special thanks to SEO Scholars San Francisco’s Advisory Board for their worktowards ensuring the success of SEO’s first geographic expansion of SEO Scholars.

Marvin MoskowitzAdam KarrRoger Gibson

Robert GreeneJames GutierrezAisha Hunt

Marc McMorrisMichael MoonKristina Omari

Paul PerezBetty SchaferNihir ShahStephen Yang

SEO San Francisco Scholars visit the Google Offices.

SEO extends its thanks to our Career Program Partners

Banking & Private Equity

Bank of America Merrill LynchBarclaysCCMP Capital Advisors, LLCCitiCredit SuisseEvercore PartnersGoldman, Sachs & Co.Grosvenor Capital Management LPJefferies & Company, Inc.J.P. MorganLazardMorgan StanleyPantheon Ventures (US) LPRamirez & Co. Inc.RBC Capital MarketsUBS

Corporate Leadership

AccentureCardinal HealthIBMLincoln Financial GroupJohnson & JohnsonMarsh & McLennan CompaniesMoody’sNovartisXerox Corporation

Law

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLPCadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLPCleary, Gottlieb, Steen & HamiltonClifford ChanceCooley LLPCovington & Burling LLPCravath, Swaine & Moore LLPDavis Polk & Wardwell LLPDebevoise & PlimptonFried, Frank, Harris, Shriver& Jacobson LLP

Fulbright Jaworski LLPJones DayKirkland & EllisKramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLPLatham & WatkinsLinklaters LLPMilbank,Tweed, Hadley & McCloy LLPMorrison & Foerster LLPO'Melveny & Myers LLPOtterbourg, Steindler, Houston & Rosen, P.C.Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLPProskauer Rose LLPShearman & SterlingSimpson Thacher & Bartlett LLPSkadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLPSullivan & Cromwell LLPVinson & ElkinsWachtell, Lipton, Rosen & KatzWeil, Gotshal & MangesWilmerHale

Nonprofit

Rockefeller Brothers FundTeach For AmericaThe Wallace Foundation


who provide meaningful internship opportunities for undergraduates from diverse backgrounds.

SEO thanks ourAlternative Investments Program Partners


Alternative Investments Fellowship Program Partners

Undergraduate Internship Recruiting Partners

Thank You to the members of SEO’s Limited Partner Advisory Councilfor providing guidance to the SEO Alternative Investments Program.

Chair: Kelly M. Williams, Managing Director & Global Head, The Customized Fund Investment Group

Cheryl D. Alston, Executive Director, Employees’ Retirement Fund of the City of DallasJesus Arguelles, Portfolio Manager, Ontario Teachers’ Pension PlanLaureen Costa, Portfolio Manager, JPMorgan Private Equity GroupAlex Doñé, Executive Director of Private Equity / Emerging Managers, New York City Office of the ComptrollerSeema R. Hingorani, Head of Public Equities & Hedge Funds, Bureau of Asset Management,New York City Office of the Comptroller

Danita Johnson, Senior Investor Manager, Franklin Templeton InvestmentsR. David Kelly, Chairman, Teacher Retirement System of Texas / Managing Partner, Straight Line Realty PartnersKim Y. Lew, Vice President & Co-Chief Investment Officer, Carnegie Corporation of New YorkKenyatta K. Matheny, Investment Officer, Emerging Managers Portfolio, Teachers’ Retirement System of the State of IllinoisLisa Mazzocco, Chief Investment Officer, University of Southern CaliforniaBarry M. Miller, Head of Private Equity, New York City Retirement SystemSherif Nahas, Director of Private Equity & Natural Resources, Ford FoundationYvonne Nelson, Head of Real Estate, New York City Office of the ComptrollerKola Olofinboba, Partner, Fairview Capital PartnersDavid Ourlicht, Commissioner, New York State Insurance Fund /Trustee, New York City Employees’ Retirement SystemsEdward Powers, Managing Director, BAML Capital Access FundsTyson Pratcher, Assistant Comptroller, New York State Office of the ComptrollerAndré Rice, President, Muller & Monroe Asset Management LLCYokasta Segura-Baez, Vice President, Pantheon Ventures (US) LPJimmy Yan, Trustee, New York City Employees’ Retirement SystemsPaul Yett, Managing Director, Hamilton Lane

For more information on the SEO Alternative Investments Program please contact Martina Edwards at [email protected]

for providing education, access, and career development opportunitiesfor young and experienced professionals.


Thank You to our Speakers and Sponsors who participatedin the SEO Fourth Annual Alternative Investments Conference

on March 22, 2013

The HonorableThomas P. DiNapoliNew York State Comptroller

Speakers Represented:

Featured Speakers:

Presenting Sponsor Premier Sponsors Supporting Sponsors

Journal Sponsors

Leadership Sponsors

Tom TullInterim Chief Investment OfficerEmployees Retirement Systemof Texas

R. David Kelly (SEO ‘84)Chairman,Teacher RetirementSystem of Texas Board of Trustees /Managing Partner, Straight LineRealty Partners

Christine A. GoganSenior Portfolio ManagerCalPERS

Palladium Equity PartnersPantheon Ventures (US) LPProgress Investment Management CompanyReservoir Capital GroupSIRIS Capital Group LLCStandard General LPStraight Line Realty PartnersTeacher Retirement System of TexasThe Oxbridge GroupTPGU.S. Small Business AdministrationUVIMCOWestport Capital Partners LLCWilliams College

Annie E. Casey FoundationAuldBrass PartnersBAML Capital Access FundsBlue Wolf Capital Partners LLCBusara AdvisorsCalPERSCarnegie Corporation of New YorkCCMP Capital Advisors, LLCCityViewColony Capital LLCCourt Square Capital PartnersCPIThe Customized Fund Investment Group

CCMP Capital Advisors, LLCPalladium Equity PartnersPrivate Equity Growth Capital CouncilSIRIS Capital Group LLCWL Ross & Co. LLC

Bank of America Merril LynchThe Carlyle GroupColony Capital LLCEton Park Capital ManagementICV PartnersLandmark PartnersStandard General LP

AREA Property PartnersAuldBrass PartnersBlue Wolf Capital Partners LLCBusara AdvisorsColumbus Hill Capital ManagementCorbin Capital PartnersDelphin InvestmentsWestport Capital Partners LLC

CPIThe Oxbridge Group

For more information on the 2014 5th Annual Alternative Investments Conference contact Martina Edwards at [email protected].

Cyrus Capital PartnersDelphin InvestmentsEmployees’ Retirement Fundof the City of Dallas

Employees Retirement System of TexasGenNx360 Capital PartnersGE Asset ManagementGoldman, Sachs & Co.Grosvenor Capital Management LPICV PartnersMuseum of Modern ArtNew York City Office of the ComptrollerNew York City Retirement SystemsNew York State Office of the Comptroller


SEO is pleased to announce the annualpresentation of the Reginald F. LewisAchievement Award, to honor anindividual who, through their achievementsand/or leadership, is expanding opportunities inthe alternative investments sector.

To be presented Spring 2014 at

SEO’s 5th Annual AlternativeInvestments Conference

SEO graciously acknowledges Loida Nicolas Lewisand the Lewis Family for enabling SEO to bestow this award

in commemoration of Reginald F. Lewis, the renownedand inspiring business leader.


50The following pages feature messages from alumni who have given back to SEO by supporting our

50th Anniversary gala at the Benefactor level or above.


Aren LeeKong (SEO ‘97)Managing Director

Highbridge Principal Strategies, LLC

“Thank you for providing opportunities

for me and future generations at SEO.”

CHAIRM

AN ’S CIRCLE

SPONSOR

“SEO had a reallymeaningful impact on me and by supporting SEO, it gives more kids the opportunity I had.”

Frank Baker (SEO ‘92)Managing Director, SIRIS Capital Group, LLC

Frank Baker, Peter Berger, and Jeff Hendren

Photo / Jeffrey Holmes Frank Baker speaks on a panel at SEO’s 2012

Third Annual Alternative Investments Conference.

SIRISCapital Group, LLC


“SEO and Michael Osheowitz taught methat it is a tough world out there, andthere is no excuse for not bringing yourA-game. In a world that each day feelsmore and more unequal, I invest in SEO because I believe in its mission of levelingthe playing field and preparing youngpeople for this reality.”

John Civantos (SEO ‘88)Partner, Court Square Capital Partners

John Civantos (far right) moderates a panel at SEO’s 2013 Fourth Annual Alternative Investments Conference.

Photo / Bethany Bandera


“SEO has operated under the assumption that you can

achieve success through hard work, commitment and access.

I’m a proud supporter of theSEO Scholars Program,

which rewards ambitious, dedicated students with the opportunity

to earn their success.”Amy Ellis-Simon (SEO ‘93)

Managing Director, Bank of America Merrill Lynch

(From left to right) Amy Ellis-Simon, Vice Chair, SEO Board of Directors; Michael Osheowitz, SEO Founder & Chairman Emeritus; Walter Booker, Chairman, SEO Board of Directors; Robert J. McCann, CEO, UBS Group

Americas; William Goodloe, SEO President & CEO; and Gilbert Andrew Garcia, Treasurer, SEO Board of Directors at the 2006 grand opening of SEO’s headquarters in lower Manhattan.

Photo / Jeffrey Holmes


Mark Johnson Ad


"Congratula�ons and thank you for 50 great years of providing much needed access and opportunity, looking forward to the next 50!"

Mark Johnson (SEO '93)Managing Director,The Carlyle Group

“ My SEO internship was a golden ticket, an opportunity to be a part of something

much larger. We are now writing many more golden tickets for SEO Scholars

in New York City and San Francisco.

I am proud to be the founder of SEO's Scholars program in San Francisco,

which is expanding the scale of SEO's mission to more students

across more cities.”Adam R. Karr (SEO ‘92)

Managing DirectorOrbis Investment Management (U.S.)

Adam Karr (right) accepts the 2011 Alumni Leadership Award from his mentor & long-time SEO supporter, Sabin Streeter (left) at SEO’s 2011 Annual Awards Dinner.



R. Neil Malik (SEO Alumnus ’91)CEO & Managing Partner, K1 Capital Advisors, LLC

“Over twenty years ago, SEO opened a

critical door for me through the SEO Career program.

This path allowed me to fulfill my dream of establishing

an alternative investment firm, carving out a niche in the private equity industry.

Tonight, I’m excited to humbly support the SEO family

and mission.”


“Congratulations to SEO on attaining 50 fantastic years! We continue to be inspired by the esteemed Michael Osheowitz, who with a powerful idea and the will to bring it to fruition, has touched and transformed so many lives. Kudos also to the SEO staff for their hard work and dedication, which has sustained the organization and fueled its growth.

We support the SEO Scholars Program because we believe it is a great investment with strong, principled management.

The program meets a critical unmet need in education, is measurably effective in closing the achievement gap, and provides a high return in terms of profound impact on young lives

for a small dollar investment.”

Himayani Puri (SEO ‘95) & Hari Ramanan


“SEO has helped me understand two very important things: to be my best professionally and to make sure we turn around and give back to society.”

Devesh Shah (SEO ‘95)Retired Partner & Managing Director

Goldman, Sachs & Co.

Devesh Shah (second from right) with 2012 Founder’s Award recipient Dr. Vandana Shiva at SEO’s 2012 Annual Awards Dinner. Others pictured include (from left to right) Walter Booker, Chairman, SEO Board of Directors;

Michael Osheowitz, SEO Founder & Chairman Emeritus; and William Goodloe, SEO President & CEO.



In 1987, I was a young manwho was long on ambition but short on access.

SEO gave me the platform to start the rewarding career that I continue to enjoy

to this day.

Ramsey Smith (SEO ‘87)Managing Director, Goldman, Sachs & Co.


Ramsey Smith (left) with 2012 Corporate Leadership Award recipient and SEO supporter, Edith Cooper (right) at SEO’s 2012 Annual Awards Dinner.


We will always be indebted to you for producing results that have been far beyond anything we had in mind back in 1963. We are so proud to see what

has grown from the small seed we planted a half century ago.

To the SEO staff:

Maria and Michael Osheowitz



“The Carson family congratulatesHenry Kravis on his well-deserved recognition at tonight’s dinner.

We are longtime supporters of SEO and are proud of the impact

SEO has made on the lives of so many young people for the last 50 years.”

Russ, Judy & Cecily Carson

CHA IRMAN’SC IRCLE

SPONSOR


CHA IRM

AN ’ S CIRCLE

SPONSOR

CHA IRMAN’SC IRCLE

SPONSOR


We are proud to support SEO and the Scholars Program, which has transformed the lives of thousands of young people since 1963. Congratulations to SEO

on its 50th Anniversary!

Jim Attwood & Leslie Williams










At Mizuho, we believe in team work to create meaningful change.

We proudly support SEO’s mission to provide superior educational and career programs to young people and are pleased to celebrateSEO’s 50th anniversary.




SEO extends its appreciation to

Zicklin School of Business at Baruch CollegeZoologic and SS&C Technologies

for providing state of the art training for SEO Career Interns

Baruch CollegeNew York University School of Law

Richard R. Green High School of Teachingfor generously providing classroom space for SEO Scholars Saturday & Summer Academy

and



SEO Scholars attend public high schools throughout New York City. Our work in preparing young people for college success would not be possible

without the assistance of these key partners:

A. Philip Randolph Campus High SchoolAcademy for Scholarship and EntrepreneurshipAcademy of American StudiesAcademy of Finance and EnterpriseAll City Leadership Secondary SchoolBard High School Early CollegeBaruch College Campus High SchoolBeacon High SchoolBelieve Northside Charter High SchoolBenjamin Banneker AcademyBenjamin N. Cardozo High SchoolBoys and Girls High SchoolBronx Academy of LettersBronx Center for Science and MathematicsBronx Compass High SchoolBronx Engineering and Technology AcademyBronx Health Sciences High SchoolBronx High School for Law and Community Service

Bronx Leadership Academy High SchoolBronx Leadership Academy II High SchoolBronx Lighthouse Preparatory AcademyBronx School for Law Government and JusticeThe Bronxwood Preparatory AcademyBrooklyn Academy of Science and the Environment

Brooklyn College AcademyBrooklyn Community High School of Communication, Arts and Media

Brooklyn Preparatory High SchoolBrooklyn Secondary School for Collaborative Studies

Central Park East High SchoolThe Cinema SchoolCity College Academy of the ArtsCobble Hill School of American StudiesCollegiate Institute for Math and ScienceDreamYard Preparatory SchoolEagle Academy for Young MenEast Side Community SchoolEast-West School of International StudiesEdward R. Murrow High SchoolEleanor Roosevelt High SchoolExcelsior Preparatory High SchoolEximius College Preparatory Academy: A College Board School

Expeditionary Learning School for Community Leaders

Food and Finance High SchoolForest Hills High SchoolFrancis Lewis High SchoolFrederick Douglass AcademyFrederick Douglass Academy VII High SchoolGotham Professional Arts AcademyHarlem Village Academy Charter SchoolHarvest Collegiate High SchoolHenry Street School for International StudiesHigh School of Applied CommunicationHigh School of Computers and TechnologyHigh School for Arts and BusinessHigh School of Economics and FinanceHigh School for Environmental StudiesHigh School for Health Professions and Human Services

The High School for Global CitizenshipHigh School for Law Enforcement and Public Safety

High School for Law, Advocacy, and Community Justice

High School for Medical ProfessionsHigh School for Public Service: Heroes of Tomorrow

High School for Youth and Community Development at Erasmus

High School of American Studies at Lehman College

High School of Telecommunication Arts and Technology

Hostos-Lincoln Academy of ScienceHumanities Preparatory AcademyInformation Technology High SchoolInternational Arts Business SchoolJames Madison High SchoolKnowledge and Power Preparatory Academy International High School (Kappa)

Kurt Hahn Expeditionary Learning SchoolLeadership and Public Service High SchoolLegacy School for Integrated StudiesLeon M. Goldstein High School for the SciencesManhattan Business AcademyManhattan Center for Science and MathematicsManhattan International High SchoolManhattan Village AcademyMarble Hill High School for International Studies

Marta Valle High SchoolMedgar Evers College Preparatory School

Memorial High SchoolThe Metropolitan High SchoolMillennium Brooklyn High SchoolMillennium High SchoolMott Hall High SchoolMott Haven Village Preparatory High SchoolMurry Bergtraum High School for Business Careers

New Explorations Into Science,Technology and Math High School

New Explorers High SchoolNew Heights Academy Charter SchoolNYC iSchoolNYC Museum SchoolOpportunity Charter SchoolPace High SchoolRichard R. Green High School of Teaching Robert F. Wagner, Jr. Secondary School for Arts and Technology

School for Democracy and LeadershipSchool for Legal StudiesSecondary School for LawSecondary School for ResearchTalent Unlimited High SchoolTownsend Harris High SchoolThe Urban Assembly Academy for History and Citizenship for Young Men

Urban Assembly Bronx Studio School for Writers and Artists

Urban Assembly High School of Music and Art at Water's Edge

The Urban Assembly Institute of Math and Science for Young Women

The Urban Assembly School for Applied Math and Science

Urban Assembly School for Criminal JusticeUrban Assembly School for Green CareersUrban Assembly School for Law and JusticeUrban Assembly School for the Performing ArtsThe Urban Assembly School of Business for Young Women

The Urban Assembly School of Design and Construction

Victory Collegiate High SchoolWestchester Square AcademyWilliamsburg Charter High SchoolYonkers Middle High SchoolYoung Women's Leadership School of Brooklyn


The high school Class of 2013 has been awarded more than $1 million in scholarships and grants for their first year of college alone, including these prestigious awards.

SEO Scholars 2013 College Admissions

We are proud to announce the results for the graduating high school Class of 2013. Our SEO Scholars will be matriculating at many of our nation’s top colleges in the fall. Below is a partial list of colleges and universities to which they have been admitted.

Alfred UniversityAmerican UniversityBarnard CollegeBates College Bentley UniversityBoston College Boston University Bowdoin CollegeBrandeis UniversityBrown University Canisius CollegeCarnegie Mellon UniversityClark UniversityCollege of the Holy CrossColumbia University

Cornell UniversityDePauw UniversityDrew UniversityEmory UniversityFairfield UniversityFordham University Franklin & Marshall College Georgetown UniversityHofstra UniversityIndiana UniversityIthaca CollegeLawrence UniversityLe Moyne CollegeLoyola University ChicagoMiddlebury CollegeMuhlenberg College

New York Insitute of TechnologyNew York UniversityNorth Carolina State UniversityPace UniversityPolytechnic Institute of NYU Princeton UniversityRensselaer Polytechnic InstituteSiena CollegeSkidmore College Smith College SUNY – Binghamton UniversitySyracuse UniversityTemple UniversityUniversity of ConnecticutUniversity of Massachusetts –Amherst

University of Michigan - Ann ArborUniversity of New HampshireUniversity of Pennsylvania University of RochesterUniversity of Southern CaliforniaUniversity of VermontUniversity of Wisconsin - MadisonUrsinus College Villanova UniversityWagner College Wellesley CollegeWesleyan UniversityWheaton CollegeWorcester Polytechnic InstitueXavier University


Two SEO Scholars have been awarded the Gates Millennium Scholarship, which will provide $50,000 a year for undergraduate and graduate pursuits, for up to 10 years.

Three SEO Scholars were awarded full scholarships (over $225,000 per award over fouryears) through the QuestBridge College Match Scholarship; the students will attendPrinceton University, the University of Pennsylvania, and Bowdoin College. Six SEO Scholars were awarded full-tuition scholarships through the Posse Foundation. One SEO Scholar was awarded a full-tuition scholarship through the JPMorgan ChaseSmart Start Scholarship. One SEO Scholar was among the eight city-wide winners of the prestigious New YorkTimes Scholarship which provides up to $10,000 annually and includes a paid, summerinternship at the Times.

SEO Thanks

The Edwin Gould Foundationfor its instrumental leadership,

support, and ongoing partnership in closing

the academic achievement gap.

Together we are making a difference!


SEO’s 50th Anniversary Diversity Publication

SEO has been the chief source of underrepresentedtalent to Wall Street’s leading investment banks,corporate law firms and, in more recent years, globalFortune companies.

This special publication will recognize SEO and itspartners’ longstanding commitment to diversity,highlighting the progress that has been made overthe past 50 years, in addition to current effortsacross Corporate America.

The Wall Street JournalSEO 50th Anniversary diversity publication sponsors will be recognized in a Wall Street Journal ad (Fall 2013)

Widespread DistributionFall 2013


If your firm would like to be featured, please contact Stella Fiore, [email protected] or 646.435.9559.

Promoted at information sessions, careerfairs, and presentations by SEO recruiterson college campusesInteractive electronic version available fordownload from SEO’s website – fully searchable with index referencing companiesand hyperlinks to company websites

Delivered to 680+ Barron’s colleges rankedMost, Highly, Very, and Competitive in selectivity

Distributed electronically to 3,000+ SEO internship applicants, who attend more than400 colleges and universities

Company editorials and advertisements featuring diversity effortsSpotlights on SEO alumni at SEO corporate partnersWelcome letter by SEO’s President & Diversity Publication Underwriting Sponsor

Feature Article:“Meeting the Standard:Diversity in the 21st Century”

Snapshots of SEO corporate partners’history with SEO

Graduate School Guide: Advice on Pursuingan M.B.A. or J.D.SEO Article: “How to Prepare for an Internshipin Finance”SEO Article: “Adapting to ‘Corporate America’ Culture”

Key Features and Benefits

50THANN IVERSARY

SPONSOR

Thank you to our 50th AnniversaryAwards Dinner Host Committee

Chaired byLeonard E. Burnett, Jr. and Lisa Garcia Quiroz

www.seo-usa.org

Maria del Pilar AvilaKatie BaldwinKristen CarlsonJanice Cook RobertsGuy-Max DelphinJosé E. FelicianoDanita JohnsonYusef M. KassimSoohyung Kim

Joseph P. SchlaterYokasta Segura-BaezNathaniel StoneKurt A. Summers, Jr.Brian TerkelsenBlair Thomson-LevinAndy UnanueFidel VargasWillie E. Woods

Kim Y. LewMonica C. LozanoKenneth MehlmanSherif NahasBrenda Pagan & Bob Howard

Edward PowersAndré RiceMarcos A. Rodriguez

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