For Anthony King, education has always been about more than classrooms—it’s about access, exposure, and empowerment. As the Founder and CEO of The Student Stakeholder (TSS), Anthony is reshaping how young people in Central Ohio view their own potential. A former teacher and high school administrator, he has built an organization dedicated to connecting students with real-world opportunities, mentorship, and professional growth.

September 26-28, 2025 From September 26–28, 2025 , in partnership with The Student Stakeholder LLC , 19 AMP students  had the incredible...

August 26, 2025 On September 25, 2025, the Columbus Chamber of Commerce  hosted its 101st Annual Clambake & Lobster Feast , and Lead The...

September 24, 2025 On September 24, 2025, Marissa Pierce and her team represented Lead The Way at an impactful event hosted by CSH. The...

For TC Turner, serving as a Post-Secondary Advisor at Lead The Way is a mission rooted in lived experience, resilience, and a desire to show up authentically for students. With a professional background in social services and the legal system, TC’s journey has given him a deep understanding of both the challenges young people face and the opportunities that can change their lives.

September 22, 2025 On Friday, September 19, 2025 , Lead The Way  proudly partnered with Felice Thomas  and the Faith Thomas Foundation...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Frederick Lee Jr.  Partnerships & Development Coordinator Lead The Way Learning Academy...

At Lead The Way, our partnerships are built on more than collaboration—they’re built on shared vision, deep trust, and a commitment to walking alongside young people as they prepare for the future. Few partners embody this more than Caroline “Inspires” Bennett, the Founder and CEO of Caroline Inspires LLC.

For Marissa Pierce, Lead The Way’s Compliance Chief, the journey into youth development wasn’t one she originally planned on—but it has become a life-giving passion and career. A 39-year-old mom of two, Marissa carries with her over 15 years of experience in early childhood development as a teacher, mentor, and community partner. Since 2017, she’s been working in workforce development, combining her professional expertise with a personal mission: to ensure young people are eq

August 19-22, 2025 From August 19 – 22, 2025 , Lead The Way staff gathered for our annual Staff Retreat, a week filled with growth,...

August 16, 2025 On August 16, 2025, through our valued partnership with The Student Stakeholder LLC , our AMP youth had the incredible...

August 13, 2025 Lead The Way Learning Academy, in partnership with Caroline Inspires , proudly hosted the final event in our CTRL + ALT +...

August 9, 2025 Lead The Way was honored to participate in West High School’s Back-to-School Bash, a celebration designed to prepare...

August 8, 2025 This week, Lead The Way Learning Academy proudly celebrated our End of Year Summer Awards Ceremony , concluding our 2025...

August 6, 2025 On August 6, 2025 , our summer entrepreneurship cohort proudly hosted their very first Lead The Way Pop-Up Shop  at the...

July 19, 2025 Lead The Way Learning Academy was proud to join the Knowledge is Power Career Fair , hosted by the Faith Thomas Foundation....

July 17, 2025 On July 17 , Lead the Way had the privilege of connecting with neighbors and partners at the Linden Community Event and...

July 16, 2025 This summer, students from our Entrepreneurship and Event Planning cohort had the exciting opportunity to attend the Jazz...

July 9, 2025 Wow — what an incredible turnout! 🎤✨ The July 9th Open Mic was yet another unforgettable night filled with energy,...

“When I was your age, I wondered if I was good enough. I doubted myself. I felt like my dreams were too big. But I kept going—and I want...