MINDS MATTER NATIONAL NEWS
Forward, Together: Our 2024–2025 Annual Report
Over the past year, Minds Matter continued building toward a stronger, more connected national network focused on long-term student success. Across 14 chapters, Minds Matter served 1,100 students, supported by nearly 2,000 volunteers nationwide. Our Class of 2025 achieved a 100% four-year college acceptance rate, with 344 graduates admitted to colleges and universities across the…
Introducing the Minds Matter 2024–2025 College Report
We’re thrilled to share the Minds Matter 2024–2025 College Report! This report celebrates our students’ hard work, our volunteers’ dedication, and our donors’ investment in potential that transforms into achievement. 100% of our 344 graduates earned admission to four-year colleges. The Class of 2025 stands out with a 3.9 average GPA, SAT scores 100 points…
Our CEO Talks Mentorship, Loneliness, and Scaling Impact on “An Educated Guest”
Minds Matter National CEO Erika Halstead recently joined host Todd Zipper on the An Educated Guest podcast for a wide-ranging, deeply personal conversation about mentorship, economic mobility, and the future of education for high-achieving, low-income students. Erika shared her journey from starting her career as a bilingual teacher to leading Minds Matter — an organization…
Minds Matter Philadelphia: Ashley McGrath as Inaugural Executive Director
Ashley McGrath is the new Executive Director at Minds Matter Philadelphia! Ashley McGrath is an education and operations leader with over 15 years of experience driving impact within the K-12 and NonProfit Sectors. As Deputy Director at Education Plus Health, Ashley led and supported the creation and execution of systems and strong school based partnerships…
Minds Matter Portland: Johnna Loreen as New Executive Director
Johnna Loreen is the new Executive Director at Minds Matter Portland! Johnna comes to Minds Matter Portland with a strong background in fundraising, nonprofit leadership, and college access, along with a special talent for motivating and coordinating both students and volunteers. After graduating from Macalester College in 2014, Johnna worked at College Possible Portland where…
Minds Matter Houston: Cynthia Suttle as New Executive Director
Cynthia Suttle is the Executive Director for Minds Matter Houston! Growing up in Detroit, MI, as the daughter of a medical school professor, higher education wasn’t just encouraged, it was a non-negotiable cornerstone of her upbringing. This early foundation instilled in her a deep appreciation for its transformative power, a value that clearly aligns with…