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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…
Read MoreMinds Matter Colorado: Brad Reubendale as New Executive Director
Minds Matter Colorado is thrilled to announce Brad Reubendale as its new Executive Director. With a proven track record of leading impactful programs and championing under-resourced communities, Brad brings a wealth of experience and a deep passion for Minds Matter’s mission of empowering students to achieve their college dreams. “We are beyond excited to welcome Brad Reubendale…
Read MoreMinds Matter Philadelphia featured on Fox Sports!
Thanks so much to Fox Sports for featuring our Minds Matter Philadelphia chapter! 👟 We’re so excited to see Minds Matter students on TV and so grateful for the continued support from the from the Jordan Brand Wings Youth Programs.
Read MoreGive a Student a Life-Changing Summer
Every summer, Minds Matter places students in competitive academic programs at college campuses across the country and even the world. Students are challenged with college-level coursework while experiencing life away from home—often for the first time. Beyond strengthening academic skills, summer programs help students imagine themselves on campus, learning and thriving. For Minds Matter Colorado student Noah, his summer program experience not only expanded…
Read MoreHelp Students Write Their Own Futures
Minds Matter’s Writing & Critical Thinking program teaches students to analyze complex texts, build persuasive arguments, and craft compelling essays. But more than just another out-of-school tutoring program, Writing & Critical Thinking equips students with the tools to ask meaningful questions, explore thoughtful answers, and make sense of their place in the world. The Cleveland chapter of Minds Matter has rooted its…
Read MoreMinds Matter Across America: Portland, Oregon
Graham Covington first heard about Minds Matter when his son became a volunteer tutor at Minds Matter NYC. After learning about the transformational power of the model, Graham was determined to bring Minds Matter to his hometown of Portland. In Graham’s own words: “I’m always amazed by the desire of these students to take charge of their…
Read MoreReal Solutions, Real Success
Dear Friends, With the start of the school year upon us, I’m excited to share that Minds Matter will serve more than 1,000 students across our 14 chapters! From Los Angeles to Philadelphia, our students will be supported by over 2,200 volunteers—an army of young professionals who will mentor, challenge, and celebrate their students across their multi-year Minds Matter journey. …
Read MoreMinds Matter Twin Cities: Margaret Jaques-Leslie as New Executive Director
Minds Matter Twin Cities is excited to announce a major milestone: the hiring of Margaret Jaques-Leslie as Executive Director. After more than a decade of impactful work led entirely by volunteers, we are thrilled to take this important step forward in our mission to empower driven and determined students from low-income families. Margaret Jaques-Leslie brings over ten…
Read MoreMinds Matter Across America: Seattle, Washington
Victor Zamora first learned about Minds Matter through the students. At the time, Victor was living in Denver and working in the college access field, where he was consistently impressed by the quality of the Minds Matter students he met at his school. When Minds Matter Seattle—Victor’s hometown—was searching for their first-ever Executive Director, he realized this was the opportunity for him. What excited Victor…
Read MoreMinds Matter Across America: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
During this year’s new student orientation at Minds Matter Philadelphia, a senior walked into the classroom and said to Heather Hahn, Head of Programs: “I convinced half these sophomores to sign up!” For Heather, a seven-year volunteer veteran, that story is the heart of Minds Matter Philadelphia. More than just test prep or help with…
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