Prismatic transforms classrooms into personal development labs, empowering youth to build thriving adult lives.

Illuminating potential, cultivating resilience

the problem

79% of young adults are classified as lonely or socially isolated.

This leads to a decline in mental health, academic performance, physical health and earning potential.

our mission

Through engaging, student-centered social and emotional learning experiences, Prismatic programs combat the downstream impacts of social isolation, driving employability, resilience, and social connectivity.

The best part? Reconnecting with ourselves, each other, and our future is super fun. 

what we do

We create and lead student centered programs, professional development, and events, employing research-based strategies to…

Bolster Emotional Health

Digital detox, self-care, mindfulness…we turn buzzwords into meaningful, transformative practices that mitigate mental health decline today and into adult life.

Strengthen Social Bonds

We give teachers and students the social and emotional skills to build deeper, more transformative relationships. 

Unlock Career Potential

We empower youth to build hopeful futures through EQ training, mentorship, and exposure career pathways.

the result?

93% of our students report improved relationships with peers and adults in their lives.

Our in-school programs boast an 82% classroom engagement rate, nearly twice the national average.

100% of our students experience a 10% increase in confidence from start to end of programming.

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our scope

Prismatic partners with communities, schools and workplaces. We serve young people from under-resourced communities across middle school, high school, college and early career.

our scope

800+

students

15

schools

who we serve

87%

of our students live in communities that have a higher unemployment rate than their state's average.

85%

of our students attend public schools that are made up of a majority of Black and Hispanic students.

  • “Prismatic definitely has helped me throughout my collegiate years because it gave me the confidence to reach out and develop relationships with other career mentors even after the program.”

    Nakeva, SY21 Prismatic Student

  • “I learned that knowing your fear and your weakness, that makes you a stronger person. And knowing what you're confident doing will help you be successful in life and face more of your fears.”

    Denise, SY24 Prismatic Student

  • “I've learned about the experience they had with their jobs. Some panelists have a job that I want - to be an accountant. I learned what they had to go through, their experiences, and how they felt throughout their job.”

    Mauricio, SY24 Prismatic Student

  • “From the volunteers, I learned how to really connect and how to socialize with people. It’s helped me connect with other students about our career paths.”

    Jasmine, SY24 Prismatic Student

  • “You have to give yourself respect and you have to respect others. You might disagree with others, but you’re not the only one going through hard times.”

    Ivan, SY25 Prismatic Student

  • "...For someone like me, from a low income family...to get the opportunity other kids don’t have through this program is amazing."

    Afua, SY20 Prismatc Student

our partners

Our partners fuel our impact with program collaboration and funding support.

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