Empowering teachers and students for a brighter future.
Carlos Guillen
Having grown up in poverty and experienced firsthand the life-changing impact of mentorship, I am deeply committed to fostering a culture of mentorship in all environments that engage with young people, especially those at risk. I believe that mentorship is not merely an act of guidance but a mindset and approach that should permeate schools, communities, and businesses.
With fatherlessness standing as one of the greatest social challenges facing at-risk youth, I see mentorship as a powerful tool to ameliorate its impact on young people, our communities, and our culture at large. My mission is to inspire and cultivate environments where mentorship is a foundational value. By embedding this culture into every interaction, we can transform how young people are supported, encouraged, and empowered, ultimately changing the trajectory of their lives.
Founder and Educational Leader
Professional Development
We provide expert professional development for educational leaders, teachers, and support staff, equipping them with the tools to foster a systemwide mentorship culture. By empowering educators to build and leverage meaningful relationships, we create environments where at-risk students can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Additionally, cultivating a healthy mentorship culture brings deeper meaning to educators' work, fostering greater professional joy and fulfillment.
Program Development and Implementation
Guide teams through design and implementation of programs that support at promise students. Through implementation science approach. Embedded into a healthy Tier 1 structural support for students. Tier 1 programs centered around mentorship.
Keynote Speaker
Motivational presentations designed to empower educational staff, administration teams, and students from an expert with 25 years of experience mentoring adults and students alike. Powerful personal story overcoming poverty and gang culture. Fostering hope and equipping audiences with tools to empower others.
“Simply put, Carlos Guillen is an extraordinary leader who transforms the lives of our most vulnerable youth through love, compassion, and powerful mentorship. He is the promise of what true leadership in education looks like.”
— Dr. Sam Buenrostro, Superintendent
“By believing in the potential of even the most challenged students, Carlos Guillen transforms classrooms into launching pads—where high expectations and new environments help them rise above circumstances and rewrite their futures.”
— Dr. Reggie Thompkins, Superintendent
Contact
Feel free to contact us with any questions.
carlos.guillen.consulting@gmail.com