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The 2025 ACE Mentor Program Yearbook is here!

The 2025 ACE Mentor Program Yearbook is here!

Celebrating Edward Love – ACE Scholarship Winner

Celebrating Edward Love – ACE Scholarship Winner

Celebrating Owen McCormick – ACE Scholarship Winner

Celebrating Owen McCormick – ACE Scholarship Winner

Celebrating Brandon Bacordo – ACE Scholarship Winner

Celebrating Brandon Bacordo – ACE Scholarship Winner

Celebrating Shea Staniec – ACE Scholarship Winner

Celebrating Shea Staniec – ACE Scholarship Winner

Celebrating Natalie Burkhart – ACE Scholarship Winner

Celebrating Natalie Burkhart – ACE Scholarship Winner

Celebrating Jaylah Christian – Michael & Mary Beth Beck Scholar

Celebrating Jaylah Christian – Michael & Mary Beth Beck Scholar

Celebrating Emani Coleman – GBCA Scholar

Celebrating Emani Coleman – GBCA Scholar

Celebrating Ryan Mack – Gilbane Building Company Scholar

Celebrating Ryan Mack – Gilbane Building Company Scholar

Celebrating McKenna Smith – O’Donnell & Naccarato Scholar

Celebrating McKenna Smith – O’Donnell & Naccarato Scholar

The 2025 ACE Mentor Program Yearbook is here!

The 2025 ACE Mentor Program Yearbook is here!

This annual publication is more than pages of photos and stories — it’s a powerful celebration of the students, mentors, affiliates, and partners who make up the ACE family nationwide.

Celebrating Edward Love – ACE Scholarship Winner

Celebrating Edward Love – ACE Scholarship Winner

Introducing Edward Love, recipient of a $2,000 ACE Scholarship, and a creative visionary on his way to the Tyler School of Art and Architecture at Temple University. A graduating senior at Mastery Hardy Williams Charter High School, Edward’s passion for design is fueled by sketching, sculpting, and artistic exploration —…

Celebrating Owen McCormick – ACE Scholarship Winner

Celebrating Owen McCormick – ACE Scholarship Winner

We’re proud to spotlight Brandon Bacordo, recipient of a $4,000 ACE Scholarship, who will be attending the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) this fall to study Architecture. A graduate of Abington Senior High School, Brandon’s goals are as ambitious as they are inspiring: to build affordable housing, reshape…

Celebrating Brandon Bacordo – ACE Scholarship Winner

Celebrating Brandon Bacordo – ACE Scholarship Winner

We’re proud to spotlight Brandon Bacordo, recipient of a $4,000 ACE Scholarship, who will be attending the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) this fall to study Architecture. A graduate of Abington Senior High School, Brandon’s goals are as ambitious as they are inspiring: to build affordable housing, reshape…

Celebrating Shea Staniec – ACE Scholarship Winner

Celebrating Shea Staniec – ACE Scholarship Winner

Meet Shea Staniec, recipient of a $4,000 ACE Scholarship, and an electrifying future leader in the world of engineering. A senior at Cumberland County Technical Education Center (CCTEC), Shea has spent the last four years immersed in engineering coursework and is heading to the University of Maryland this fall to…

Celebrating Natalie Burkhart – ACE Scholarship Winner

Celebrating Natalie Burkhart – ACE Scholarship Winner

We’re proud to highlight Natalie Burkhart, recipient of a $4,000 ACE Scholarship, who will be attending Nova Southeastern University this fall to pursue a degree in Engineering. A graduate of Cumberland County Technical Education Center’s engineering program and a three-sport varsity athlete at Millville High School, Natalie has already earned…

Celebrating Jaylah Christian – Michael & Mary Beth Beck Scholar

Celebrating Jaylah Christian – Michael & Mary Beth Beck Scholar

We are honored to celebrate Jaylah Sinai Christian, recipient of the $5,000 Michael & Mary Beth Beck Scholarship, whose multidimensional talents and leadership are already creating impact. A senior at Central High School and the Cofounder and President of Girls Empowering Minds in STEM (GEMS), Jaylah brings her passion for…

Celebrating Emani Coleman – GBCA Scholar

Celebrating Emani Coleman – GBCA Scholar

Let’s celebrate Emani Coleman, recipient of the $5,000 GBCA Scholarship, who will be heading to Thomas Jefferson University this fall to study Architecture. A proud student of Little Flower Catholic High School for Girls, Emani originally dreamed of becoming an illustrator or animator. But after exploring her creative passions through…

Celebrating Ryan Mack – Gilbane Building Company Scholar

Celebrating Ryan Mack – Gilbane Building Company Scholar

Let’s celebrate Ryan Mack, recipient of the $7,500 Gilbane Building Company Scholarship, who will be attending Howard University this fall to study Mechanical Engineering. A graduating senior from Friends Central School, Ryan has been guided by the Quaker principle of stewardship — the belief that we all have a responsibility…

Celebrating McKenna Smith – O’Donnell & Naccarato Scholar

Celebrating McKenna Smith – O’Donnell & Naccarato Scholar

We’re excited to spotlight McKenna Smith, recipient of the $7,500 O’Donnell & Naccarato Scholarship, who will be attending the Georgia Institute of Technology as a College of Design Dean’s Scholar this fall. A standout senior at Boyertown High School, McKenna plans to major in Architecture with a minor in Sustainable…

Celebrating Masaki Dickerson – Carpenters’ Company Scholar

Celebrating Masaki Dickerson – Carpenters’ Company Scholar

We are proud to celebrate Masaki Dickerson, recipient of the $10,000 Carpenters’ Company Scholarship, who will be continuing his studies at Thomas Jefferson University in the accelerated 4+2 BS in Architectural Studies / Master of Architecture (IPAL) program. A graduate of G.W. Carver High School of Engineering and Science, Masaki…

Celebrating Kenneth Leonard Gunawan – Carpenters’ Company Scholar

Celebrating Kenneth Leonard Gunawan – Carpenters’ Company Scholar

We are thrilled to recognize Kenneth Leonard Gunawan, recipient of the $10,000 Carpenters’ Company Scholarship, as a shining example of curiosity, creativity, and future-forward thinking. A student at Mastery Charter Thomas and participant in M@CCP, Kenneth has been deeply engaged in dual-enrollment courses that have ignited his passion across multiple…

Celebrating Imani Randolph – ACE Scholarship Winner

Celebrating Imani Randolph – ACE Scholarship Winner

We’re proud to honor Imani Randolph, recipient of a $2,000 ACE Scholarship, as she begins her next chapter at Howard University, majoring in Civil Engineering. A standout student at George Washington Carver High School of Engineering and Science, Imani is known for her academic excellence and community involvement. She’s not…

Celebrating Yumna Wasif – ACE Scholarship Winner

Celebrating Yumna Wasif – ACE Scholarship Winner

Join us in celebrating Yumna Wasif, recipient of a $3,000 ACE Scholarship and a rising architecture student at Thomas Jefferson University. A senior at B. Reed Henderson High School, Yumna has long been inspired by the iconic buildings of Philadelphia and New York — and now she’s preparing to shape…

Celebrating Olivia Solomon – ACE Scholarship Winner

Celebrating Olivia Solomon – ACE Scholarship Winner

We’re proud to shine the spotlight on Olivia Solomon, recipient of a $3,000 ACE Scholarship and future changemaker in the field of Electrical and Computer Engineering. A graduate of Cumberland County Technical Education Center (CCTEC), Olivia completed four years in the school’s engineering program and is now heading to Rowan…

Celebrating Elijah Thomas – ACE Scholarship Winner

Celebrating Elijah Thomas – ACE Scholarship Winner

Meet Elijah Thomas, recipient of a $3,000 ACE Scholarship, whose passion for innovation and hands-on learning is already shaping a remarkable future. A graduate of CCTEC and dual-enrollment student at Rowan College of South Jersey, Elijah is earning both his high school diploma and an associate’s degree in Electrical Engineering…

Celebrating Jordan Colon – Carpenters’ Company Scholar

Celebrating Jordan Colon – Carpenters’ Company Scholar

We’re thrilled to recognize Jordan Colon, recipient of the $10,000 Carpenters’ Company Scholarship, as one of this year’s ACE Mentor Program of Greater Philadelphia scholarship winners. A dedicated engineering student at CCTEC and the oldest of three siblings, Jordan is paving the way not only for his future, but for…

2025 Annual Scholarship Breakfast Recap

2025 Annual Scholarship Breakfast Recap

The ACE Mentor Program of Greater Philadelphia proudly hosted its 24th Annual Scholarship Breakfast, a morning filled with celebration, gratitude, and transition. The event honored the accomplishments of students, the dedication of mentors, and the generosity of sponsors who help shape the future of the design and construction industries. Honoring…

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ACE has propelled my passion for engineering through its innovative and engaging programs. I feel very confident in my future endeavors and I couldn't be more grateful for the ACE Mentorship team!

Lidia Khellouf Attending Temple University for Engineering

I am very thankful for attending ACE and being able to learn and receive knowledge and wisdom from the program. I really enjoyed being able to go to the construction site in Millville to see the blueprint plans and how the Millville Library was going to be built. It was amazing to see the work in progress from start to finish. Truly amazing.

Henry Johnson Jr. Attending Rowan College of South Jersey for Mechatronics Engineering

ACE has opened so many amazing new opportunities to me that I never imagined was possible before, and truly solidified my decision to pursue architecture as a profession. I have gained a much deeper understanding of how the architecture and adjacent industries work and what they can impact thanks to my ACE mentors, who I will always be so thankful for.

Cynthia Zhang Attending Carnegie Melon University for Architecture

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