We’re a nonprofit dedicated to transforming the futures of underrepresented students. By building a powerful network across non-target universities, we deliver mentorship, training, and career opportunities that empower diverse talent to excel in the world’s most competitive industries.
What Do We Do?

Goals & Future Initiatives
By 2027
150
Student
Placements
500+
Student
Placements
120
Underrepresented Universities
1.7K+
Underrepresented Universities
30
HBCUs
107+
HBCUs
20
Partner
Companies
100+
Partner
Companies
About the Founder
The founder of Propel2Excel, Inc. began his college journey at Boston College but transferred to UMass due to financial challenges, earning a degree in Business Management. While at UMass, he secured offers from Amazon, Meta, and Microsoft, ultimately joining McKinsey & Company's strategy consulting practice. While at McKinsey & Company, he saw firsthand the gap in opportunities between Ivy League and state school students. Determined to bridge this gap, he helped dozens of friends secure roles at top firms like Google and JPMC. Today, as Founder & CEO of Propel2Exel, he connects talented students from non-target schools to life-changing career opportunities.
MEET OUR TEAM

Sébastien N. Francois
CEO & Founder

Ada Onyekaba
Chief Operations Officer

Fatimah Onanusi
Executive Assistant

Iamka Martinez @ AWS
Corporate Partnerships

Maryam Tello
Tech Lead

Kayin Ivery
Community Manager

Morgan Young
Social Media Manager

Brittany
Fundraiser