Organizational History
Powell subsequently became the Chairman of America's Promise, the outgrowth of the summit. He held that position until his appointment as U.S. Secretary of State but still actively supports the foundation. Alma Powell is currently Chair of the Alliance.
The foundation works with hundreds of companies, non-profit organizations, faith based organizations, educational institutions, as well as government agencies to achieve its goals.
Marguerite Sallee (future wife of journalist Mort Kondracke) has served as CEO since 2004.
America's Promise also has a public policy affiliate organization called First Focus.
In 2009, America's Promise Alliance published GradNation: A Guidebook to Help Communities Tackle the Dropout Crisis, a tool that includes suggestions for how a community can keep students in school and prepare them for life after school.
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