Sheryl Sandberg Instagram – Nine years ago today, we lost Dave. Those of us closest to him miss him deeply, especially on days like today, and we’re doing all we can to carry on his legacy.  Dave was one of the most incredible people I’ve ever known. He touched the lives of so many as a friend and mentor. He was always generous with his time, advice, and support. And he believed every child should have the opportunity to learn and excel. When Paula, @iamrobgoldberg, and I created the Dave Goldberg Scholarship program, we knew it had to be more than just financial assistance. We wanted to provide these exceptional students with a big-hearted community and wrap-around support through every stage of college and beyond. I’m so proud of all these bright young students have accomplished: 97% of our first class of Goldberg Scholars have graduated and are now employed or in grad school.  Today, @tom_bernthal, @iamrobgoldberg, and I are honored to introduce the seventh class of Goldberg Scholars. We’ll have 15 students from @kippschools and 15 students from @peninsulabridge. They each embody Dave’s best qualities: leadership, character, achievement, and an entrepreneurial spirit. And many will be the first in their family to go to college.  Mahnaz is a political asylum refugee who wants to create educational opportunities for women, having grown up witnessing girls be denied the chance to learn. Alejandro is a passionate advocate for increased support for neurodivergent, low-income students to succeed in local schools. Flory uses engineering to reduce levels of pollutants in low-income communities and already worked with her mayor to enhance local train lines to improve air quality. These are just a few of the amazing new class of scholars. I believe with all my heart that the Goldberg Scholars are the diverse leaders the world needs to effect change. And I know Dave would believe that too.