A graduate of Purdue University, Amy Kennelly Viellieu holds a bachelor of science in industrial management and engineering. Amy Kennelly Viellieu maintains an interest in educational access for underserved populations and has volunteered with organizations such as the Posse Foundation, where she evaluated applications from eligible veterans.
The Posse Foundation operates on the premise that a diverse, small group of talented individuals can create positive change in communities. To that end, the organization identities and trains young adults with leadership potential, providing them will full-tuition leadership scholarships from partner schools such as Vassar College, Wesleyan University, and the University of Virginia.
The Posse Veteran program looks specifically to military bases and community colleges to recruit students with not just outstanding test scores, but also leadership and academic potential. Veterans bring a unique perspective to leadership roles, representing the country’s diversity as they step into leadership roles across fields ranging from law and education to business and technology. Students who attend college as Posse Scholars graduate at a rate of 90 percent, compared with 59 percent in general.
