UTICA — Young Scholars Liberty Partnerships Program (YSLPP), a collaborative initiative between Utica University and the Utica City School District, early this summer announced Jordan Peters as its new executive director. In this role, he oversees the organization’s funding, staffing, public relations, and collaborative partnerships, according to a news release issued by Utica University. Peters […]
UTICA — Young Scholars Liberty Partnerships Program (YSLPP), a collaborative initiative between Utica University and the Utica City School District, early this summer announced Jordan Peters as its new executive director.
In this role, he oversees the organization’s funding, staffing, public relations, and collaborative partnerships, according to a news release issued by Utica University. Peters previously worked at Paige Marketing Communications Group, the Boilermaker Road Race, and Syracuse University. He has also served as a Young Scholars volunteer mentor since 2017. Peters holds a bachelor’s and master’s degree from Syracuse University.
Established in 1993, YSLPP identifies talented and diverse students and works closely with them throughout their middle and high-school education through year-round, comprehensive programming encompassing academic, social, and cultural enrichment, per the release. YSLPP aims to graduate college-ready or career-ready graduate students with a New York State Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation. Since the program’s inception, YSLPP has served more than 1,520 students and contributed to a 94 percent graduation rate.
