We had the good fortune of connecting with Colleen Mier and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Colleen, how does your business help the community?
Foundation For C.H.O.I.C.E. creates opportunities for a college education through professionally supported relationships, inspiring the student to make positive choices for their future. Since 2014, Foundation for C.H.O.I.C.E. has provided direction to underserved high school students through the agency’s proprietary college and career readiness program, to support them in successfully navigating the transition into early adulthood and establishing a path toward reaching their potential.

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
I began my professional career as an elementary school teacher. I firmly believed I would retire as an educator. I love working with students of all ages. I worked through new administrators, districts, schools and positions. I spent 20 years in schools. Then an opportunity came to educate in a different way. I was asked to work with Foundation for C.H.O.I.C.E. The agency creates a framework for success by matching underprivileged students with a volunteer mentor for a one-on-one relationship that lasts 27 weeks during each school year. Foundation For C.H.O.I.C.E. mentors students to turn education into endless possibility. I could not be happier working with these students and this Foundation!

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
My husband who helped me see my potential.

Website: foundationforchoice.org

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-foundation-for-c-h-o-i-c-e-/

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