New Haven Promise is a scholarship and support program created to promote college education as an aspiration for all New Haven public school students; assist graduating students from New Haven to pursue education after high school; and enhance the growth, stability, and economic development of the City of New Haven.
The mission of New Haven Promise is to improve city schools and support economic development in New Haven by growing a competitive workforce and increasing homeownership.
New Haven Promise is supported by Yale University, Yale New Haven Hospital, and The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven.
Board of Directors
EX-OFFICIO DIRECTORS
Peter Salovey (Chair)
President, Yale University
Justin Elicker
Mayor, City of New Haven
William W. Ginsberg
President & CEO, The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven
Patricia Melton (non-voting)
President, New Haven Promise
DIRECTORS
Dr. Joe Bertolino
President, Southern Connecticut State University
Marna P. Borgstrom
CEO, Yale New Haven Health & Yale New Haven Hospital
Dr. William Terry Brown
CEO, Gateway Community College
Nathan Fuerst
VP for Enrollment Planning & Management, University of Connecticut
Dr. Judy D. Olian
President, Quinnipiac University
Core Sponsors
- Yale University funds the Promise Scholarship.
- The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven funds our administrative costs.
- Yale New Haven Hospital is the flagship sponsor for our Partnerships.