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Minds Matter

Minds Matter connects driven and determined students from low-income families with the people, preparation and possibilities to succeed in college, create their future, and change the world.

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Each day, Minds Matter is inspired by the commitment and drive of the students we serve. Our students choose to spend their Saturdays improving their academic abilities and preparing themselves for the future. They are determined and focused, and understand fully the value of higher education to their success.

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Latest News

Minds Matter Bay Area: Whitney Flores as New Executive Director

Whitney Flores is the new Executive Director at Minds Matter Bay Area! Whitney served as the Site Director for Year Up Bay Area’s Diablo Valley College campus, where she leads a dedicated team of 18 staff members in supporting 160 talented young adults each year. In this role, she ensured the seamless execution of programs,…

Minds Matter Chicago: Jason Carter as Inaugural Executive Director

Jason joins Minds Matter Chicago as its inaugural Executive Director, bringing with him not only a wealth of experience but a heart for the city that raised him. A proud son of Chicago’s Englewood community, Jason has spent over 15 years walking alongside students whose stories mirror his own. Students with dreams bigger than their…

Minds Matter DC: L’Toya Jones as First Full Time Executive Director

Minds Matter DC is thrilled to announce L’Toya Jones as its new Executive Director. L’Toya brings over a decade of experience and passion for educational equity to her role as Executive Director of Minds Matter Washington D.C. L’Toya was most recently the Director of Programs at Minds Matter New York City, where she played a pivotal role…

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