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At Wevise, our volunteers embody the spirit of collaboration, resilience, and generosity that drives our mission forward. Each month, we spotlight one individual whose contributions stand out for the impact they create across our programs. For August, we are proud to recognize Brett Adler as our Volunteer of the Month. Brett’s story with Wevise is […]

At Wevise, our volunteers are the heart of everything we do. Each month, we highlight one individual whose dedication, energy, and passion for our mission inspires us all. For July, Rebecca Randle, Wevise’s Chicago TechPath Program Manager, is honored as our Volunteer of the Month. Rebecca’s journey with Wevise is both inspiring and deeply personal.

At Wevise, we’re lucky to work with volunteers who bring passion, purpose, and a deep commitment to breaking down barriers in tech. But few embody that mission as powerfully as Theresa Bui, our June 2025 Volunteer of the Month. Theresa leads Wevise’s marketing efforts, an ambitious and foundational role that has shaped the way the

Employee engagement is critical to business success. While many organizations invest in pay, perks, and workplace culture to boost engagement, one powerful yet often overlooked tool is mentorship.  Traditionally viewed as a career advancement strategy, mentorship has far greater potential. It can serve as a foundation for deeper employee connection, clarity, and commitment. However, it’s

Wevise’s many dedicated volunteers have worked tirelessly over the last several months to make June 3’s Chicago TechPath Alliance kickoff event a reality. Among those passionate volunteers is Wevise CEO Janice Levenhagen, whose vision of partnering with nonprofits and corporations to jump-start careers in tech came to fruition at the event. “It was a lot

Bevon Joseph is not your everyday worker in tech. A self-described ecosystem builder and advocate for financial and social equity, he is committed to empowering underserved – and underestimated – communities. He founded the Greenwood Project in Chicago, which has helped lead more than 1,000 Black and Latinx students into careers in finance, empowering them

As Wevise’s Chief Product Officer, Phil Morehead has been a guiding force in transforming Wevise’s mission into reality. From architecture to execution, Phil’s leadership has shaped a platform built to break barriers, particularly for those just beginning their journey into tech. His work isn’t just technical; it’s deeply personal, and it’s the reason he is

  Diversity, equity and inclusion are three words that for decades have meant empowering a conscientious society to accept and appreciate those different from them. Amalgamated into the acronym “DEI,” the term has transformed into a red-hot fire poker, spurring passionate ambushes against progressive workplace ideals. Countless DEI programs are folding under the pressure, while

Congratulations Denise Nathan – you are Wevise’s Volunteer of the Month for March 2025! As Wevise’s Social Media Specialist, Denise has played a key role in increasing our organization’s brand awareness and reach across social media platforms such as LinkedIn and Instagram. In Wevise’s continued search for partners, mentors and mentees, Denise puts in all

Congratulations to Bret Truchan, Wevise’s Volunteer of the Month for February. While much of Wevise’s mission is promoted by public-facing volunteers and our marketing team, Bret is among the many volunteers working behind the scenes to keep the very fabric of our nonprofit strong and intact. Bret is a full-stack engineer at Wevise. He works