“Your next step doesn’t have to be perfect, it just has to be yours.”

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“Your next step doesn’t have to be perfect, it just has to be yours.” *

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Co-Founder, Chief Financial Officer

Director of Student Relations

Breanna Cotton brings academic excellence, creative expression, and student-focused leadership to her role as CFO and Director of Student Relations at Empowered to Achieve. She holds a bachelor’s degree in chemistry, works as a certified pharmacy technician, and is deeply committed to helping students navigate their educational paths.

Breanna’s experience as a college counselor and student mentor sets her apart. She has helped dozens of students evaluate academic goals, course selections, and transfer pathways, a passion rooted in her own experience serving in student liaison roles at CalPoly Humboldt State University. She is currently applying to colleges in hopes of becoming a full-time student recruiter and transfer advisor.

In addition to her academic and professional work, Breanna is a skilled dance instructor, having taught liturgical dance and performance to youth and young adults. Her unique blend of structure, mentorship, and compassion makes her a vital voice in every student's Empowered to Achieve journey.