Yvette Dapremont Bright
President, Brighter Horizon
Meet Yvette Dapremont Bright
Yvette is passionate about working with young students to help them reach their academic potential. As an inspirational leader, Yvette recently retired from her role as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Independence Blue Cross in Philadelphia, where she was the first woman and person of color to have responsibility for the Commercial and Medicare P&Ls, with revenues exceeding $6 billion; all while also overseeing customer service, processing services, operations shared services, business process reengineering and business technology services. Yvette now serves on the board of Independence Blue Cross.
Throughout her entire career, Yvette has mentored students and young professionals, providing invaluable guidance to develop their skills and unwavering support to facilitate success in their academic or professional careers.
Yvette earned her Bachelor of Science degree at Tulane University School of Engineering and a Masters of Business Administration from St. Joseph’s University. She currently serves on several Boards of Directors, including Independence Blue Cross, National Life Group, AmeriHealth Caritas, and the Advisory Board of Clarify Health. Now, as President of Brighter Horizon Foundation, she is the force behind our mission to assist first generation students reach the goal of attaining a college degree.
Our Board
Alana W. Robinson,
CEO, Robinson Group, Consulting Chairperson
Alan Krigstein,
Retired Chief Financial Executive,
Vice Chairman
Richard Lauro,
Vice President, Global FP&A, Chubb Limited,
Treasurer
E. Terry Booker,
Vice President, Business Development, Independence Blue Cross
Dr. Robbin Smart,
Adjunct Professor
Drexel University Graduate School of Education
Michele Miller,
Healthcare Transformation Executive,
Secretary
Stephan Roker,
Vice President, Amerihealth Caritas
Lisa Santare,
Communications Director
Michael A. Vennera,
Senior Vice President and CIO, Independence Blue Cross
Charlton Monsanto,
EVP, Digital Customer Experience
Capgemini
William Haggett,
Retired Healthcare Executive
Dr. Levi Thompson,
University of Delaware,
Dean, College of Engineering
Megan Vesely,
Senior Managing Director,
Accenture
Joel Catindig,
Manager Digital Solutions,
Independence Blue Cross
Ky’a Jackson,
Director, Diversity and Inclusion,
AmerisourceBergen
Meet Our Mentors
Craig Alleyne, Jr.,
Towson University, 2017
Business Development, Politico
Taylor J. Bright,
Brown University, 2018
Growth Associate, Findigs
Jason R. Bright,
Babson College, 2018
Consultant, Elixir
Jillian C. Carter,
Hampton University, 2015
Account Executive, Independence Blue Cross
Georgia Fox,
Brown University, 2020
Analyst, Morgan Stanley
Bria Lewis,
Samford University, 2020
Doctor of Pharmacy, University of Mississippi
Kevin Yang,
University of Pennsylvania, 2020
Business Analyst, McKinsey & Company
Alexis Alexander,
University of Louisiana Monroe, 2018
Educator, Westgate High School
Jeanine Mojum,
Brown University, 2018
Associate Program Manager, Amazon
Colin Redd,
Drexel University, 2016
AfroTech Business Development Manager, Blavity Inc.
Kenton Meronard,
University of Richmond, 2015
University of Georgia, NASA Aerospace Academy
Emily Young,
Adrian College, 2017
Human Resources, Urban Outfitters
Willis Huynh,
West Point, 2018
Platoon Leader, Joint Base Lewis McChord
Brianna Pinckney,
University of Pittsburgh, 2015
Civil Engineer, Turner Construction
Nicholas Frost,
Rutgers University, 2017
Carnegie Mellon, 2017
Capital Markets Associate, Morgan Stanley
Mari Meas,
University of Pennsylvania, 2015
Business Analyst, Independence Blue Cross
Casey Whyland,
New York University, Gallatin School of Individualized Study, 2018
Contractor, Brighter Horizon Foundation and Actress
Christian Johansen,
Middlebury College, 2017
Artist and Entrepreneur
Elliott Plotkin,
University of Tampa, 2018
Kopernik Global Investors
Tarrynn Deavens,
Hampton University, 2012
Career and Leadership Coach, Founder Rely Coaching
Charlie Sigaud,
University of Pittsburgh, 2015
Commercial Mortgage Broker, Berkadia
Josh Chawla,
University of Richmond, 2018
Analyst, Lightyear Capital
Megan Rosica,
University of Delaware BS & MCE, 2015
Traffic/ITS Engineer, Jacobs
Lucas Starr,
Northeastern University, 2017
Technology/Strategy Consultant, Deloitte
Erin Napoleon,
Franklin and Marshall & University of Pittsburgh Law, 2018
2nd Year Law Student
Maya Wilcher,
Dartmouth College, 2016
Goldman Sachs
Logan Mobley,
Middlebury College, 2015
Entrepreneur
Morgan Bryant,
George Washington University, 2018
Clinical Research Coordinator,
Columbia/New York Presbyterian
Marcin Kolaszewski,
Brown University, 2018
Rebecca Okin,
Brown University, 2018
Business Development Representative, Braze
Isabella Wilcher,
Bard College, 2017
Stanford University
Associate, Youcubed
Langston Smart,
Temple University, 2017
Service Resolution Specialist, Independence Blue Cross
Kenneth Chenault Jr.,
Harvard University, 2012
Harvard Business School, 2019
Partner, General Catalyst
Drew Brown,
Syracuse University, 2016
The Bleacher Report
Olivia Cooney,
Tulane University, 2018
Elephant Keeper, Knoxville Zoo
Drew Carr,
New York University, Steinhardt, 2016
Chem101 Software Company and Actor
Haley Fish,
NYU, Tisch School of Arts 2017
Actress and Dance Teacher
Zoé Otedola
Cornell University 2015; Harvard Business School 2021
Consultant, Bain & Company
Sarah Sidd
Northeastern University College of Engineering, 2019
Process Engineer II, Ashland Specialty Ingredients
Sydney Stokes
University of Virginia, 2018
Senior Analyst in Private Wealth Management, Goldman Sachs
Shannon McGill
Liberty University, 2009
Director of Youth Development, Providence Center
Andrew Maloney Jr.
Morehouse College, 2016
Finance Manager, Microsoft
Mark Ferre
New York University, 2016
Talent Agent, Daniel Hoff Agency
Erin Whyland
University of Toronto, 2020
Actor and Nonprofit Administration
Kalice Braxton
Howard University, 2021
Brand Strategist, Edelman Global Public Relations and Consulting Firm
Shamori Roache
Columbus State University, 2013
Sr. Mortgage Loan Officer, Newrez LLC
Megan Ferris,
University of Delaware, 2018
Arcadia University, 2021
Physician Assistant, Neonatology
Alya Nahji,
Drexel University, 2019
Lead Research Analyst, Independence Blue Cross
