Posts by Minds Matter

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…

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…

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…

When Patrick Martinez returned to his native Detroit in 2015, he realized his hometown needed Minds Matter. Coming from a low-income background himself, Patrick understood first-hand the pressures Minds Matter students navigate every day. For Patrick, it was his older sister who made the difference in his life, making sure he graduated high school, went…