Avenue Scholars ( avescholars.org) recently welcomed two new members to its Board of Directors.

Ted Bridges, Chief Investment Officer of the Hawks Family Office, and Elisa Davies, General Counsel & Executive Vice President at HDR, will now serve as the two newest members of the Avenue Scholars Board, which includes leaders in business, education, and philanthropy from across the Omaha metro.

“We couldn’t be more thrilled to have Ted and Elisa join our Board,” said Avenue Scholars CEO Lindsay Decker. “For almost 20 years, our Board members have proven to be generous, passionate, and dedicated advocates of our mission, and I have no doubt Ted and Elisa will continue that strong tradition.”

Avenue Scholars partners with area schools, colleges, and businesses to help young people discover career pathways that lead to stable, self-sustaining employment.

For more information, visit avescholars.org.