Life After The Corps

Brittany Coleman

"I'm the founder and CEO of Tough Cutie, a line of women’s hiking socks. After working in the basic apparel industry, I decided to design women’s socks and legwear. I started Tough Cutie as a way to support women in our walk-through life—as adventurers, entrepreneurs, caregivers, and everything in between."

Preston Kilgore

"I work for a City Council/Supervisor on the San Francisco Board of Supervisors in California. I work in education, small business, cannabis, public transit, and housing policy. Before moving to San Francisco, I worked for the Lenfest Scholars Foundations, managed political campaigns, and worked in political consulting."

Mikayla Cowen

"Building relationships with and helping students was absolutely the most rewarding part of my service with College Advising Corps. There is nothing more rewarding than being part of something that helps to create equal opportunities for students who may not otherwise have access."

Alejandra Acosta

"Since working as an adviser, I pursued graduate school. I've worked at a couple of think tanks doing research on higher education state and federal policy. I now work at an education technology startup, advising them on how to use their technology more equitably, and writing messages that the technology sends to students."

Emily Hadley

"I loved most the one-on-one conversations I had with my students in my office. The adolescent teenage years are some of the most special years in a person’s life. It’s during this time that they are beginning to draw their own conclusions, form their own thoughts, and plan out their hopes and dreams."

Alex Villeda

Alex Villeda, MD, Duke University, 2016-2017 After being the first in his family to graduate high school and college, Alex’s mission was clear—he wanted to be a role model for students like him and help illuminate pathways to education after high school. Alex wanted to provide students with the guidance he wished he had growing up. During his time as an adviser, Alex developed the Scholar Academy for Latinxs United for Diversity, or SALUD, which is a 12-session, culturally relevant program to support Latinx students who want to pursue healthcare careers. After his service, Alex returned to Duke University to complete medical school and is now a pediatric resident at Children’s National Hospital in Washington, D. C., where he continues to develop skills in leadership, program development, and community partnerships. He is currently in the Leadership in Advocacy, Under-resources Communities and Health Equity track at Children’s National Hospital, which supports his passion for youth empowerment and health justice for disenfranchised communities.

Ben Wilkerson

Sam Viotty

"I am currently one of three co-founders of an accelerator program for musicians. I spend a lot of my time bringing resources together to support talented young musicians in their careers. I bring together curriculum, individuals, resources, and partnerships to make the program happen. I’ve since moved from Boston to Washington DC and now live in Los Angeles."

Janki Viroja

"The most rewarding aspect of serving as an adviser was when students came running into my office after receiving their acceptance letters. I created a bulletin board in my office showcasing the schools to which our students were accepted. By the end of the year, it was full of schools across the country. It was great to see the excitement of my students."

Lawrence Harris

The first thing people notice about Lawrence Harris is his infectious smile matched with a humble approachability. Yet, while his personality leads to impactful relationships with his students, Lawrence’s path to College Advising Corps was a success story worth sharing.

Sarah Chacon

My time with College Advising Corps inspired me to pursue a career in education and has provided me with valuable insight into the field of education. As a college adviser, I regularly created and delivered presentations to high school students about the college process.