Yleana Leadership Foundation
Education Administration ProgramsNew York, United States2-10 Employees
The Yleana Leadership Foundation operates in the education administration space with a focus on breaking the cycle of entrenched poverty by increasing access to more selective colleges for students from predominantly BIPOC backgrounds. Its programs aim to improve college persistence and graduation rates while securing better financial aid, thereby reducing student debt and enhancing post-graduation earnings. The organization collaborates with high schools and community-based organizations in Baltimore, the Boston/North Shore area, New York City, and Philadelphia to support students' preparation and persistence throughout the college journey. Based in the United States, Yleana runs a summer camp experience at Colgate University and Mount Holyoke College that blends college access activities, intensive SAT preparation, and development of college persistence and real-world skills, all within a framework that emphasizes mentorship and holistic growth. The initiative is structured around eight pillars designed to create a supportive, inclusive environment focused on the whole person and their path to higher education and beyond.