Forbes – Tom Vander Ark
““We empower kids to find and pursue their own education and career path, and provide them with the support and tools they need to get there,” said Jean Eddy, CEO of American Student Assistance (ASA). ASA, like KnowledgeWorks, Strada, Lumina, and College Spark, was launched as an impact investor after selling a portfolio of student loans. The Boston nonprofit spent the last two years reinventing how they approach young people — committing to helping students know themselves, know their options, and make informed choices.” (more)