history
2020
Amal launched MAP in June 2020 with a diverse cohort of 50 under-resourced athletes from across the country, representing a wide range of sports and backgrounds, all looking for community and professional support in the wake of George Floyd’s murder and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Within a remarkably short span of 6 months, all 50 fellows from the inaugural cohort secured either internship or full-time offers from leading companies. Notably, several of these successful individuals are now contributing to the growth of MAP as members of our esteemed Board of Directors.
2022
The significant growth of our program, from 50 athletes in Y1 to 500 athletes in Y3, was largely due to the influence of a trio of Stanford Women's soccer players. Kennedy Wesley, Madison Haley, and Naomi Girma, who all went on to pursue professional soccer careers, not only spearheaded this expansion but also propelled MAP to new heights.
Their efforts helped the organization establish a national reputation as the home to the best scholar athletes in the country, a remarkable achievement we can all take pride in. Their individual successes, particularly Naomi Girma's #1 overall selection in the 2022 NWSL Draft, laid the foundation for an influx of new talent from all corners of the country.
2024
In 2024, MAP's influence reached new heights as 7 of our alumni showcased their talents at the Summer Olympics in Paris. Notably, Ariana Ramsey (JP Morgan), Dubem Amene (Morgan Stanley), and Lauren Scruggs (Bank of America) not only represented their respective countries but also secured offers from leading companies.
Their collective success, including four medals and two golds, sent a powerful message to athletes worldwide that you can excel in both sports and career, inspiring a global community to 'fall forward.'