In January 2016, two non-profit veterans, Romi Lassally and Patrick McCabe, saw the opportunity to transform outcomes with targeted support—to take the foster youth that were motivated, ambitious, and tenacious enough to make it to college and ensure they had the resources, relationships, and opportunities they needed to succeed there and in all facets of life. Romi and Pat believed that if every college student impacted by foster care had the kind of support they needed, when they needed it, they could be successful and have a shot at pursuing a future brighter than their past. Initially leveraging their own personal and professional networks, they began to close the opportunity and network gap their students faced.

Encouraging others to start opening their own networks as well, the RTS network began to grow exponentially, creating a deep bench of caring and connected professionals across all industries and at every level of the career ladder.
In January 2022, RTS expanded to include low-income first-generation college students. Along with students impacted by foster care, these first-gen Scholars have unique access to a diverse group of thought leaders, innovators, and passionate professionals who offer advice, opportunities, and a community of support.

Today, our mission is to inspire college students in underserved communities to unlock their potential by providing them with the coaching, connections, and community they need to launch their careers and thrive.

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Romi Lassally

This department provides guidance and support for individuals seeking career advancement and employment opportunities.

Career Development

This department oversees financial management and operational efficiency to support organizational goals.

Finance and Operations

This department oversees the planning, coordination, and execution of summer programs.

Summer Programs Management

This department ensures effective leadership and strategic direction for the organization.

Governance and Oversight

This department oversees scholarship initiatives and the administration of scholarship programs.

Scholarship Management

This department facilitates student representation and participation in organizational decision-making.

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Career Development

Finance and Operations

Summer Programs Management

Governance and Oversight

Scholarship Management

Student Governance

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Ready To Succeed

Org chart

Teams

Career Development

Finance and Operations

Summer Programs Management

Governance and Oversight

Scholarship Management

Student Governance

Offices

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