Even the playing field

We're creating a pipeline of student athletes from the black & brown community into STEM fields

How are we creating equitable outcomes?

Through our 4 tier system we Assess student strengths, we Discover their ability to impact, we Expose them to various paths, and then Accelerate their ability to succceed.

The athLEDA ARISE Way

ASSESS

Assess your strengths to unlock your leadership style

We customize a career preparation and development plan specific to your strengths and skills. Topics include resume building, cover letter writing, networking, interview preparation, and salary negotiation.

DISCOVER

Discover your ability to make an impact

Through coaching and mentorships, we discover, analyze, and optimize your individual impact using data-driven analytics to elevate your brand, harness your emotional intelligence, and empower your sense of belonging on your path to success.

expose

Expose you to potential career paths that complement who you are

We help you transition from the field of play to the boardroom through networking opportunities, workshops, career panels, upskilling, social support, as well as coaching and mentorships. Through this process, we piece together potential career paths that complement your interests and skills.

ACCELERATE

Accelerate your ability to lead and succeed

We connect you with internships and job placements with trusted organizations that are committed to the athLEDA ARISE way.

WHY?

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Less than 1%
OF ALL D1 BLACK AND BROWN WOMXN ATHLETES RECEIVE STEM DEGREES

WHY?

Black & Latinx
‍Communities, respectively make up only 9% and 8% of the current STEM workforce

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WHY?

Only 10%
of all college students have mentors

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WHY?

89% of mentees
Become a mentor for others, later in life

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Your gift of $170 will elevate 1 of 300 womxn as we shatter 268

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Support Our Cause:
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Provide personal and professional upskilling, grants access to mentors,
and supplies industry exposure to our network of student-athletes

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How to get involved

Students

Apply to join our community of emerging professionals.

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