I’m writing to ask for your personal contribution to an organization that’s been a big part of my and Sushil’s life for nearly a decade.

THE MISSION

Minds Matter empowers low-income, high-achieving high-school students in NYC to gain admission to college and succeed in building a career. 

Who are these students?

• $35K average family income  

• 95% identify as a racial or ethnic minority

• 99% are the first in their family to go to college

THE RESULTS

The organization consistently delivers outstanding results for our students during the college application process and is continuing to expand programming to help them land their first job.

• 100% of Minds Matter students are accepted to a 4-year college or university

• 45% attend highly competitive colleges (like Brown, Georgetown, Cornell, and MIT)

• 90% graduate from college within 4 years

OUR INVOLVEMENT

Dedicating our time to Minds Matter has been one of the most rewarding things that Sushil and I have done together.

• Years 2015-2017: We mentored twins every Saturday who’ve since graduated from Cornell University and Barnard College and remain our close friends (see a picture of us below!)

• Years 2018-2020: We ran on-site programming at a school in Harlem supporting 100+ students and 200+ volunteers participating in the program

• Years 2020-2022: We helped expand the program to support students beyond their high school graduation through the early challenges of going to college

• Years 2023+: I recently joined the Minds Matter Board with a focus on strategic direction and securing resources to ensure the continued growth of the organization