Meet the dynamic people united by the mission to help people find future success.
Dr. Lindsay Kuhn
Founder, Filmmaker, & CEO
"One day you will get a Ph.D. in a field your parents have never heard of. It will teach you how to think, how to persevere, and how to believe in yourself when others don't."
Alex Chiclana
CTO & Lead Engineer
"Don't brush off a career in technology just because math isn't your favorite subject. Engineering can be just as much about creative expression as it is about numbers and logic."
Abby Berkelhammer
Lead Development and Curriculum Designer
Always approach things with curiosity and generosity— whether it’s a new experience, challenge, or person. You’ll discover more, gain perspective, and feel fulfilled.
Vanessa Sedore
Development Coordinator
"Everything will pay off, don’t stress so much."
Hayden Sisemore
Intern
Having a plan for yourself and what you want to accomplish is great, but learning to adapt when faced with change is just as important.
Dr. Ingrid Prioleau Byrd
Advisor and Researcher
Have faith in yourself especially when others don’t see the possibilities of your ideas and dreams.
Robert Florida
Writer
"Read more. Travel more. Befriend more people."
MacKenzie Abernethy
Development and Curriculum Designer
"Speak UP! It takes courage to influence change, and 'courage' comes from the French word 'coeur' or 'heart'."
Mandana Vakil
Project Manager
"Be more open to diverse possibilities and to take more risks! Don’t worry about getting somewhere according to a certain plan—you don’t have to get from point A to point B in a linear fashion. And sometimes the bumpy or winding road might take more time, but also be more exciting!"
Lisa Liong
Intern
Your interests will change and that's great! Embrace new opportunities for growth and do what's best for you.
Yuniya Khan
Writer
"Follow your curiosity, even if it takes you off the beaten path."
Carol Green
Writer
"Be open to mystery, listen to your instincts, and only do work that feels morally fulfilling."
Dave Kearney
Advisor and CTO/Founder of Boomerang.com
"Focus."
Stacy Holland
Advisor and Founder/CEO of Exceptional People
"Be conscious of the people and opportunities right in front of you, instead of moving too quickly to the next chapter. Really SEE them, appreciate them, and invest yourself in developing these relationships, as you have so many exceptional contacts waiting to be nurtured. "
Dan Pickett
Advisor and Co-Founder of Launch Academy
"Have more fun! Be open to new and unique experiences."
Kathleen Schindler
Advisor and Managing Director, Customer Success at Force Management
"1. Be open to all possibilities
2. Try everything once
3. Don't be afraid of failure
And you may even surprise yourself!"
Jerry Johnson
Advisor and Consultant at CWE, Mass Challenge, and Empower Success Corps
"As I reflect on my younger days the things I regret most are missed opportunities to help others like classmates being bullied or ignored, fellow students struggling with coursework, or strangers in distress. So if I could give a young version of myself some advice I would say “Be aware of the plight of fellow travelers and commit at least one random act of kindness each day.” I now realize that paying it forward is the best mantra to live by."
