Impact Starts with Showing Up: Coke Scholars Serve Western NC at 2026 Summit
More than 80 Coke Scholars and alumni came together to support Hurricane Helene recovery, demonstrating the power of service, connection, and community.
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June 2026 Scholar Accolades
Coke Scholar accolades featuring Kelsey Tainsh (2008), Sally Nuamah (2007), Ariona Cook (2023), Nicole Thompson (2010), Jany Brown (1992), and Michaella Gallina (2006).
January 2026 Scholar Accolades
Coke Scholars on the Forbes 30 Under 30 List, Schwarzman Scholars, and more!
December 2025 Scholar Accolades
Accolades featuring Florence Onyiuke (2022), Sophia Wang (2020), Alina Wilson (2019), Kashish Bastola (2022),
November 2025 Scholar Accolades
Accolades featuring Coke Scholars Linda Yao (2006), Dr. Scott Hale (2004), Brandon Cardet-Hernandez (2003), Leia Schwartz (2014), TJ Abrams (2001), and Olivia Sally (2020).
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Alumni Connections September 2014
Our regional fall receptions have begun! So far, the Scholars Foundation staff has visited with over 125 alumni in Miami, Indianapolis, Cincinnati and Atlanta. Miami reception on September 10. Indianapolis reception on September 17. Cincinnati reception on September 18. Atlanta reception at The Coca-Cola Company headquarters on September 24. Coca-Cola Scholars Maya Patel (2013), Ricky Chiang (2013), Taylor Fogg…
New Alumni Advisory Board Members
The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation Alumni Advisory Board (“A.A.B.”) was formed in 2006 by alumni Scholars to help support the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation’s mission and goals. Currently 15 alumni serve on the A.A.B. on a three year rotation. This year they voted on four new members, Jolene Loetscher (1997), Jorge Casimiro (1994), Kevin Chung (1990) and Lindsay Hyde…
Alumni Accolades August 2014
Kelsey Tainsh (2008) spoke recently at The Coca-Cola Company’s Atlanta headquarters on persevering through cancer and more! Check out this article on Coca-Cola’s Journey site about her speech and story. Simone Ridgeway (2008) received her MS in biotechnology at the University of Alabama Birmingham and was highlighted on the school’s website. She will be working at…
Alumni Connections August 2014
CCSF had a busy summer with lots of visits from our Scholars! We had the pleasure of catching up with: Mpaza Kapembwa (2011) and Alison Mansfield (2013) Ali Hartman (2001) with her husband and son Maddie Dill (2014) Ameet Kallarackal (2014) Nadia Kemal (2012) Anna Jo Cowan (2011), Julian Plowden (2010), Stephen Fowler (2012) and Ranni Tewfik (2005) Clara Tsao (2009)…