
Nithin Jilla
Executive Director
Dream for Schools
Irvine, CA USA
“The people around me have always put me on my true north, on my path.”
Dream for Schools
Irvine, CA USA
“The people around me have always put me on my true north, on my path.”
Executive Director
I run a nonprofit that encourages students to pursue careers in STEM.
The busiest times of year for me are when our programs are in session. When one of these programs is kicking off, I go to the office, and check-in with my team. I have meetings with donors, school districts, superintendents, teachers and students to find out what is working and what is not. It's a lot of liaising with the different stakeholders.
Here's the first step for college students
Reach out to your support system. Friends, family, teachers, mentors, etc. Everyone has somebody they can talk to for guidance. Find that person(s) and ask for help if you need it. The people around you know you...they will help you get to your true north.
"I don't know if this is something I'm going to enjoy."