Georgetown Pivot Program Hosts 2026 Pitch Competition
May 20th, 2026
The Pivot Program’s annual Pitch Competition returned on Wednesday, May 6, and the fellows did not disappoint! Fellows from the current cohort presented their business concepts to a panel of…
Pivot Fellow Celeste Santifer Reflects on Growth, Resilience, and Community
February 23rd, 2026
As part of Georgetown’s Pivot Program, each fellow brings a unique perspective and story into the classroom. These stories shape not only how each individual learns and grows, but also how…
Pivot Graduate Monte Pollard Named to Obama Foundation Leaders USA Program
January 8th, 2026
Monte Pollard, graduate of the Pivot Program’s second cohort, was recently named a 2025-2026 Obama Foundation USA Leader. Leaders participate in a six-month, virtual leadership development program…
Pivot Program Introduces New Introduction to AI Class for the 8th Cohort
November 24th, 2025
Written by Sophia Sharma This year, the Pivot Program has introduced a new course to the curriculum, Introduction to AI, to help fellows adapt and grow alongside the changing technological…
Georgetown Pivot Program Welcomes Cohort 8 Fellows
October 14th, 2025
The Georgetown Pivot Program recently welcomed its eighth cohort of Pivot Fellows! Over the next nine months, fellows will engage in an intensive curriculum focused on business management,…
Georgetown Pivot Program Celebrates 12 Graduates, Presents Inaugural Award
June 25th, 2025
On June 12, the seventh cohort of the Georgetown Pivot Program celebrated their graduation following nine months of classroom instruction and hands-on internship experience. Pivot fellow Lamiek…
Georgetown Pivot Program Hosts 2025 Pitch Competition, Showcasing Innovation and Impact
May 23rd, 2025
On May 7, the Georgetown Pivot Program held its annual Pitch Competition, where fellows presented their business ventures to a panel of judges. Winners received seed funding to support the launch…
Shannon Sisney’s Path to Entrepreneurship
April 23rd, 2025
When Shannon Sisney first joined Georgetown’s Pivot Program, she was searching for a job. What she found was stability, confidence, and a way to redefine her future. The program provided her with…
Pivot Alum Launches WeFit Wednesdays
April 15th, 2025
Joe Houston Jr., an alum of the Georgetown Pivot Program, is bringing his passion for health and healing back to the Pivot classroom. This spring, Joe partnered with the Pivot Program to launch…
Cohort 7 Pivot Fellows Begin Their Internships, Taking the Next Step in Their Careers
April 3rd, 2025
On March 10, after months of intensive coursework and preparation, the 2025 Pivot Fellows began their internships. This final phase of the program represents a key milestone for Pivot Fellows—as…
