Meet Nastasjia Burke, a proud member of the Class of 2024 at Uncommon Prep Charter High School and now a thriving freshman at her dream school, George Washington University (GWU).

Gigi has known she wanted to pursue a career in the healthcare field for some time, which motivated her to participate in the Harvard Med Science program during high school 2.0 and enter Emmanuel as an intended biology major on the pre-med track.

Starting her college career with intentionality and drive, Omotola embraced the opportunity to step out of her comfort zone, a personal goal she set for herself after a more reserved freshman year of high school.

Ashton found a music program at Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC) that felt like the right fit.

Rashaud Barrow is a proud graduate of Uncommon Leadership Charter High School, Class of 2024, and a first-year student in the Culinary Arts program at Kingsborough Community College.

Mackenzie, a determined biology major on a pre-nursing track, returned to college for the Fall 2024 semester with a renewed sense of purpose.

Zacchaeus Greene, a Sophomore at Denison University, is charting a remarkable path defined by curiosity, community, and academic ambition.

Brielle Velez, a proud graduate of Camden Prep’s founding class, is currently making waves at Vanderbilt University.

Mekhi's journey stands as an inspiration to students everywhere: you don’t have to choose between your passions—sometimes, the most impactful path is the one you create yourself.