Micaela Whalen 3/13/24 Micaela Whalen 3/13/24

Exciting Updates in Support of Propel CEO Chad Rountree

Join us in celebrating several recent key recognitions from prestigious national organizations that have made strategic investments in Propel and other nonprofits committed to expanding opportunities for future generations.

Micaela Whalen 2/16/24 Micaela Whalen 2/16/24

Training a New Generation of Medical Specialists in Rural Louisiana

Propel America Fellow alum Chris Spears completed the Sterile Processing Technician pathway in Baton Rouge, and was hired by Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System.

Micaela Whalen 11/29/23 Micaela Whalen 11/29/23

Building a More Diverse and Highly Skilled Healthcare Workforce in Philadelphia

In June and September, Propel America held kick-off events in Philadelphia welcoming our new Summer and Winter 2023 cohorts of fellows training to become Medical Assistants. Propel Fellows play a critical role in increasing the representation of people of color in medical fields.

Micaela Whalen 10/31/23 Micaela Whalen 10/31/23

Filling the Healthcare Workforce Gap Through Medical Assisting in Newark

Through Propel America’s fellowship program, New Jersey’s Qua’eesa Davis-Conley has successfully launched her career as a medical assistant with RWJBarnabas Health at a time when America is facing a healthcare labor shortage.

Micaela Whalen 7/28/23 Micaela Whalen 7/28/23

Propel Admissions Director Alexa Bonilla: Chipping away at Glass Ceilings in the Latinx Community

Propel America’s Senior Admissions Director, Alexa Bonilla, was honored on July 27th in New York City at the Latin Impact Awards, hosted by Schneps Media, premier publisher of newspapers, magazines, and many other publications.