I know what it feels like to struggle in school, thinking I wasn’t as smart as everyone else. After failing ninth grade twice, a group of committed teachers refused to let me give up on myself. Today, I pour their passion into motivating other youth around the world through my educational consulting firm and nonprofit organization, Next Level Living. I love the work that LEG UP does because it gives this next generation the belief that they can do great things, along with the resources to make their dreams come true.