Stories of Success
Alumni Leaders, Educators, and Change-Makers…
BUT FIRST, THEY WERE BREAKTHROUGH PARTICIPANTS
In its 40 year history, Breakthrough has served nearly 40,000 program participants.
Our network of alumni spans several generations of college graduates who are now educators, leaders, and change-makers across many private and public sector industries. Meet a few of them below!

Chris Lee – Actor/ Performer/ Singer/ Songwriter

Chau Ngo – Program Director, Breakthrough Manchester

Aditya Kaddu – Founder & CEO, Edstruments

Heavyn Lee – Analyst, Harvard Undergrad CBE

Kevin Xiong – Commercial Director & Chief of Staff, Cedar

Gricelda Ramos – Foreign Service Officer, US Department of State

Ez Gadson – Chief Partnership & Strategy Officer, Treadlines Colorado

David Jernigan – President & CEO, Boys & Girls Club Atlanta

Ieesha Collins – Managing Director, ConnextMSP

Angela Duckworth – Founder & CEO, Character Lab
These alumni stories are a small sample representing thousands of amazing Breakthrough alumni across the country. Check back frequently for more stories. To submit a story highlighting a Breakthrough alum you know, contact us at communications@breakthroughcollaborative.org