Meet The Team
Student Experiences

Nashlya
12th Grade
Brighton, NY
"This program was helpful in both my personal and professional life. I am now better with time management and can manage sports, work, and school all at once."

Zenabe
11th Grade
Bronx, NY
"I learned how to write a college essay and a professional resume through my mentor, which I believe is important for my professional development."

Jesette
11th Grade
Queens, NY
"From my mentor, I learned that self-care is very important and that I will have someone to go to no matter what. I became a little more confident when thinking about the college application process"

Jasmin
12th Grade
Queens, NY
"My mentor was always supportive and helped me along the way. I can use the methods that was taught to me to be organized and be a better version of myself."

Evan
9th Grade
Manhattan, NY
"My mentor helped me take care of myself and gave me tips. I was taught time management skills that helped me be on top of my school work."

Amber
10th Grade
Brooklyn, NY
"I learned a lot about college and things I need to do to prepare for it. My mentor taught me a lot about student loans and dorming on campus."

Kerrin
11th Grade
Brooklyn, NY
"My mentor and I had a session that focused on self-care and wellness and I was able to improve my sleep schedule and take steps to procrastinate less."

Samiya
10th Grade
Brooklyn, NY
"HEROES has been a great, helpful resource for development because I have noticed a growth in my knowledge in a professional setting."

Meerab
9th Grade
Brooklyn, NY
"I feel more confident in many topics that I previously had a hard time understanding, such as the college application process. I learned many valuable things from my mentor, such as internships, scholarships, college careers, resumes, mental health awareness, etc."