Our KIPP Forward and College & Career Counseling teams ensure that all KIPP DC alumni have the tools, support, and confidence needed to pursue the paths they choose – college, career, and beyond. We are proud of the work they do to support the success of our alumni and champion all paths toward success that our alumni take to create the future they want for themselves and their community
We wanted to introduce (or for some re-introduce) them to you as they do amazing work to help our students and alumni grow and thrive as they obtain degrees, open businesses, earn trade certifications, and most importantly, have the ability to lead fulfilling lives.
Julia Hellmich
Role
Managing Director of KIPP Forward
Alma Mater
Cornell University
Advice to current students or KIPP Alumni
Dream big! And ask for help…life is better when you go through it with others.
Hannah Copperman
Role
Director of College & Career Counseling
Alma Mater
Advice to current students or KIPP Alumni
Apply to any and all opportunities! You never know what will want or what will work out. Keep your options open!
Imani Josie
Role
College and Career Counselor
Alma Mater
Advice to current students or KIPP Alumni
Take advantage of your seminar courses, talk to your advisors/counselors and ask questions! Seize all opportunities, especially those away from your hometowns and neighborhoods, now is the time to explore, do it!
Anthony Guyton
Role
Alma Mater
Advice to current students or KIPP Alumni
Be yourself. It is the best way to find out what you love and what you want to do and will bring you a community of people who support and appreciate you for you.
Courtney Riley
Role
College and Career Counselor
Alma Mater
Advice to current students or KIPP Alumni
Wherever you go try to build and maintain a strong support system of relatives, friends, teachers, mentors, coaches, etc. It’s always good to have a group of people you can turn to when you need help or advice.
Jasmin Orellana
Role
Alma Mater
Advice to current students or KIPP Alumni
Shakiya Booker
Role
Alma Mater
Advice to current students or KIPP Alumni
Get involved and take advantage of all the opportunities available to you when you graduate high school. You never know what you will learn about yourself, who you’ll meet, or what doors may open!
Sydne S. Kersey
Role
Alma Mater
Advice to current students or KIPP Alumni
Trust Yourself! You know who & what you want to be. The first step is believing in yourself, believing that it can be done. Next, is lining up all the pieces so that you can see that it is possible!
LaMika Carroll
Role
Alma Mater
Advice to current students or KIPP Alumni
Set your vision, determine and engage your resources, and commit yourself to the task of being your best YOU and success will naturally follow.
Cortney Johnson
Role
Alma Mater
Advice to current students or KIPP Alumni
It is okay to not have the answers or to admit a struggle. I think as hard as it can be, transparency with advisors, professors, and others around you can help to get you on a better path.
Enku Castellanos
Role
Alma Mater
Advice to current students or KIPP Alumni
Be open minded, try new things, meet new people, and stick it out!!! It will all be worth it and you will learn so much about yourself and what you want out of your college experience and life!
Delaney Hinnant
Role
Alma Mater
Advice to current students or KIPP Alumni
TAKE UP SPACE! Your voice and presence is needed in every room that you’re in
