Mission

Student Leadership Network supports young people growing up in diverse underserved communities gain access to higher education, helping them fulfill their dreams. Student Leadership Network believes in the potential of all students and is cultivating a generation of young people empowered to lead. The organization works with every student, developing their abilities to achieve their educational ambitions. Its three-decade track record demonstrates higher college enrollment and graduation rates, significantly surpassing national benchmarks. Student Leadership Network advances educational equity by increasing access to higher education in under-resourced public schools nationwide through two models:  The Young Women’s Leadership model elevates practices in girls'+ schools that lead to success and ultimately change the face of leadership. It is currently being implemented at 24 schools nationwide and impacts 12,300 students. The co-ed CollegeBound Initiative model develops college-going school cultures — creating high expectations and viable pathways for post-secondary success. It is currently being implemented at 50 schools nationwide and impacts 37,350 students. Student Leadership Network students are prepared to thrive, not only in school but in life. Higher education yields greater economic mobility, deeper civic engagement, and improved health. Communities are lifted, and the country is stronger. When all students succeed, we ALL succeed.