On this episode, Richard Roberts '85 '89 '00, president of Young Men and Women in Charge (YMWIC), discusses how a career in engineering and project management eventually led him to found a non-profit that's making a significant impact in the lives of young people. He founded YMWIC with the the vision of supporting African American and Latino students to develop academic skills and gain the social supports needed to be successful in college and in their careers. Today, YMWIC is serving more than 200 Scholars and has over 60 alums, all of whom have or are currently earning their undergraduate degrees, continuing post-graduate studies, or pursuing a professional career after graduating from college.
Richard is a three-time Widener alum who received his bachelor's in electrical engineering in 1985, his master's in engineering in 1989, and his masters of business administration in 2000. Before founding YMWIC, he led a successful career in engineering, project management, and finance.