The Girls of Legacy Annual Spring Luncheon and Coaching Development Session brought together our students for an impactful, hands-on learning experience centered on one of the most critical life skills: communication. Led by Cherie B. Mathews, the session focused on both verbal and non-verbal communication and how these skills directly influence opportunities, relationships, and long-term career success. Rather than a traditional lecture, the experience was intentionally designed to be...

At our core, I believe every young person deserves access to opportunity, guidance, and a safe space to grow—regardless of where they start. I’ve seen firsthand how unclear the path forward can be when resources are limited and support is missing. Too often, potential goes untapped simply because no one stepped in. That’s why we built LaunchPad – The Center. As Co-Founder, my commitment is to create a place where youth and young adults are not just supported, but truly seen, equipped, and...

Principal and Assistant Principal of North East High School in Austin meet with Maria Hernandez (long standing community partner of LaunchPad) and Rebecca Contreras and Crystaline Lopez to discuss YEW Mentoring Forum event in October 2026. We are excited to officially announce the launch of the first-ever Young Enterprising Women Mentoring Forum in Austin , coming this October in partnership with Young Enterprising Women, LaunchPad, and Northeast Early College High School . Recently, we had a...