Wharton Club Of DC

Meet Mark Shriver: “Talking Turkey: Giving Thanks and Finding Joy in Daily Life.” 11/21

He led Save the Children’s U.S. programs, which reached over 1.1 million children in rural communities in 2020 through early childhood education and nutrition services. Wharton Club members and guests are invited!

With over 30 years of leadership serving at-risk youth, Mark Shriver has dedicated his career to advancing the right of every child to a safe and vibrant childhood. Since 2021, he has served as President of Don Bosco Cristo Rey High School, a Catholic school for students from low- income families providing an affordable college-preparatory education and utilizing an innovative Corporate Work Study Program.

He led Save the Children’s U.S. programs, which reached over 1.1 million children in rural communities in 2020 through early childhood education and nutrition services. He created Save the Children’s domestic emergencies programs to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children before, during and after disasters.

In 2014, he founded Save the Children Action Network, which focuses on increasing access to high-quality early childhood education for children across the country. He also created the organization’s innovative Choice Program, which serves at-risk youth with intensive, community-based counseling. Mark was formerly a member of the MD House of Delegates, where he served as the first Chair of the Joint Committee on Children, Youth and Families.

• Wharton Club of DC Members - you can attend in-person with a free lunch or by Zoom

• President's Club/Lifetime: You and 2 guests may attend
• Other Members: Yourself only