Courtney Riley is a dedicated servant-leader and mission-driven educator currently serving as the Assistant Director of College and Career Counseling at KIPP DC College Preparatory. Originally from the DMV, she has worked at several universities, colleges, high schools, and nonprofit organizations in the area. With over 12 years of experience in college access and success, secondary education, project management, coaching, teaching, and consulting, Courtney finds joy in helping young people establish and reach their academic, career, and personal goals. She is dedicated to working with stakeholders to ensure students are prepared to pursue their passions and actualize their purpose. Courtney holds a Master of Education from the University of Maryland College Park and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the University of Wisconsin - Madison. Outside of work, she enjoys leading and mentoring youth at church, spending time with family and friends, traveling and going on adventures, reading, singing, and playing tennis.