About
Preparing youth for what comes next.
Our Story
Why The Kollective Effort exists.
Talent is everywhere. Access is not. Too many young people grow up without seeing the rooms, careers, and places that could change their lives.
The Kollective Effort was built to close that gap by combining philanthropy, leadership development, and education with real experiences that prepare youth for the world beyond school.
Founder
Jeremy Hills
Entrepreneur, former University of Texas football player, performance coach, and founder and CEO of The Kollective. Jeremy knows firsthand how mentorship and exposure can redirect a life, and he founded The Kollective Effort to make that access available to the next generation.
Mission
To prepare youth for real-world challenges through philanthropy, leadership development, and education.
Vision
A generation that has seen what's possible and is ready to pursue it.
Our Approach
Prepare. Expose. Connect.
Prepare
Leadership, education, and wellness that build readiness for life.
Expose
Travel and professional environments that expand what youth believe is possible.
Connect
Mentors, partners, and community that open the next door.
Leadership
The people behind the work.
Founder
Jeremy Hills
Board of Directors
Michael King · Brandon James
Advisory Board
Jim Gonzalez · Kristina Chung