THE CHANGE AGENT INSTITUTE IS HIRING MALE MENTORS NOW
The Change Agent Institute is a two-year fellowship program that hires high-performing college students to mentor high school students while developing their own leadership skills. You will complete this program equipped to create new pathways for success, amplify your legacy, and inspire high school students to reach their fullest potential.

WHAT IS A CHANGE AGENT?
A Change Agent is a promising young adult who works with students from across the country from their electronic devices. Student Success Agency is the first agency to represent students instead of celebrities and athletes. SSA hires Change Agents to mentor and coach high school students. Outside of working with students, Change Agents will receive coaching and development in several areas needed for you to self-actualize your fullest potential.
Who are we looking for?
What are the expectations?
LEARN HOW AGENT NAHAL MADE A DIFFERENCE
Student Success Agency is the first agency that represents teens instead of celebrities and athletes. We provide families and schools personal agents so students can receive advising for college admission, scholarships, and career success. You will be in charge of a group of students who you will help achieve their dreams by connecting with them one-on-one from your computer and phone around your schedule.
Student Success Agency is a startup environment that is pioneering a new way we support students beyond the classroom. We have been in operation since September 2012 and have been recognized by the First Lady for our work in education. We have also received the Impact Award for most disruptive startup in education and recently Forbes 30 Under 30 in Education. We have been invited to speak at SXSW, TEDx, as well as the White House. This is just the beginning… and we want you to be a part of the story.
In order to be a fit, you must be passionate about helping other people succeed. We are in the business of helping teenagers become GREAT. You have to love people and truly want to make an impact. Your work will change students’ lives forever and you will see the growth in your students for years to come.
MEET YOUR COACHES

Rubi Herrera Franco
Rubi Herrera Franco is a passionate education equity advocate, national speaker, and dynamic leader dedicated to advancing educational opportunities and resources for students across the United States. As the Head of Student Services at Student Success Agency, Rubi oversees and expands key student services, including mentorship and academic support through Agents and Specialists, as well as initiatives focused on safety and student wellness.
Rubi is also the co-founder of UndocuCarolina, an equity initiative aimed at increasing visibility, support, and resources for students affected by undocumentation. UndocuCarolina provides comprehensive educational training for educators throughout North Carolina to foster a more inclusive learning environment. Rubi’s work is centered on creating safe, empowering spaces for individuals to explore their identities, find their voices, and inspire positive social change. With a deep commitment to youth advocacy, she strives to equip the next generation with the tools and confidence to make a lasting impact on the world.
A first-generation college graduate, Rubi is a proud LatinxEd fellow and double alumna of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she earned her Master of Social Work degree. She has been honored with the UNC Martin Luther King Jr. Award and the Chancellor’s Frank Porter Graham Award for her unwavering commitment to promoting human rights and advancing equality, dignity, and community.

EJ Carrion
EJ Carrion is an education entrepreneur who builds social impact companies to level the playing field and create more equitable opportunities so that organizations, communities, and institutions develop systems of prosperity for all.
He is the founder and CEO of Student Success Agency, one of the fast-growing EdTech companies in America, transforming how school districts, higher education, and companies prepare and support future talent in a post-pandemic world.
EJ was a special guest at the White House during the Obama/Biden Administration through Michelle Obama’s Reach Higher Campaign and was recognized by the U.S. Department of Education for his company’s innovative approach to increasing access to vital services such as academic tutoring, college advising, and mental health support for underserved students.
EJ is a first-generation college student who received the prestigious Bill and Melinda Gates Scholarship and is an ambassador for mentorship after one of his speeches about his stepdad got picked up by Goalcast and hit over thirty-five million views on Facebook.
He has presented to audiences in 46 states and around the world with the goal of being mind-expanding, dynamically enthusiastic, and a human possibility pusher for the audiences he has the privilege of engaging.

Hannan Yahya
Hannan Yahya is a passionate advocate for educational accessibility and a first-generation college graduate from the University of Southern California, where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering with a focus on Electrical Engineering.
As a recipient of the prestigious Gates Millennium Scholarship, Hannan completed her degree debt-free, and further honed her leadership skills as a USC Brittingham Social Enterprise Lab Scholar, working alongside social impact entrepreneurs.
With a deep belief in the transformative power of education, Hannan is committed to advancing Educational Technology and Digital Support systems to better serve students across the country. Currently, as the Student Services Operations Manager, she leads efforts to ensure students receive top-tier academic support through the Specialist Program while fostering motivation and success through the work of our Agents.
AGENT DEMOGRAPHICS
35% are/were first-gen college students
32% speak a second language
56% hold a bachelor’s degree
42% are studying or working in a STEM industry
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Have a question or want to help us support students?
Email us at rubi@studentsuccess.co for more information.
