Posse Foundation
Posse was founded in 1989 because of one student who said, “I never would’ve dropped out of college if I’d had my posse with me."
Rutgers Posse Program
Why Posse?
The Posse model is rooted in the belief that a small group of talented students—a posse—carefully selected and trained, can serve as a catalyst for individual and community development.
About Posse
Rutgers Posse 1
Rutgers–New Brunswick became a Posse partner institution in 2021 and works with Posse Boston to annually identify and recruit cohorts of young leaders. The first cohort of Rutgers Posse Scholars joined the university in fall 2022.
Posse Plus Retreat
The annual weekend-long PossePlus Retreat, held every spring, brings a cross section of the campus community — students, faculty and administrators — together to talk about issues on a national, campus and personal level.
Meet the Posse Scholars
Rutgers Posse 3
Top left to right : Rony Mejia , Nathan Dean, Jared Munguia, Anthony Gonzalez, Efesson Meyer
Bottom left to right: Ananda Scott , Maya Mccatty, Mia Benzan, Aniya McLean , Shaney Cadet
Rutgers Posse 2
Top left to right : Nadjely Fernandes, Ryshell Gomez, Paris Figuereo, Gabrielle Anderson Jadelini Mora
Bottom left to right: Ayoub Mallah, Arn Jones-Coney,Maxwell Cardona, Alexander Wahpo, Harry Valdivieso
Rutgers Posse 1
Top left to right : Maria Ruiz, Erica Depina, Larissa De Paula, Colleene Kabaria, Catherine De Jesus Martinez
Bottom left to right: Tye McCatty, Daniel Duverge, Wendell Le Fevre, Nicholas Tolentino
Become a Posse Mentor
Mentors play a vital role in supporting student achievement, leadership development, and community building throughout a scholar's college journey.
We are always seeking dedicated faculty or staff members passionate about mentorship and committed to fostering student growth and achievement.
Posse Highlights
