Ramya Ramanathan, the founder of this organization is a highly motivated business professional that has cared about access to higher education since she was in high school. She started working on the Camas Youth Advisory Council (CYAC) as a sophomore at Camas High School. Ramya has also worked to raise money on a global scale for youth in dilapidated countries through her professional dance career
. In college she became a mentor for the Washington State University (WSU) Asian pacific islander’s office where she worked with underprivileged youth that attended the university in order to help them maintain their success in college. Her experiences have motivated her to start this organization that seeks to educate, fundraise, and legislate for more access to higher education. America’s schools are designed to provide extra support to just 15% of students. But oftentimes in high-poverty communities, 50% or more students require additional support—and not just academically, but socially and emotionally, too. Our friendly mentors are all highly accomplished and highly educated individuals who care about your success. If you decide to participate in our program, you will be matched with a mentor, that will help you plan for your academic success.
