Manny Smith: Transforming Education Access Through Innovation and AI with EdVisorly
Manny Smith, founder of EdVisorly, is transforming the education system by using AI to simplify the transfer process for community college students. His mission? To make higher education more accessible and equitable for all. 🚀
🌟 Monday Movers & Shakers: Manny Smith — Revolutionizing Education with EdVisorly 🌟
This week, we’re highlighting Manny Smith, the inspiring founder and CEO of EdVisorly, a platform designed to streamline the transfer process for community college students aiming to move to four-year universities. With a deep commitment to addressing educational inequality, Manny’s work is reshaping the higher education system by providing students with a clearer, more effective path to their academic goals.
As a first-generation college student and former Air Force officer, Manny understands the challenges many students face when navigating the complexities of higher education. EdVisorly was born from his personal experiences and his dedication to solving systemic issues in education. Manny’s drive is rooted in service and faith, values he honed during his military career and now applies to his mission of making education more accessible. ✨
EdVisorly uses AI technology to help students transfer their community college credits to four-year universities — a notoriously difficult and confusing process. By automating credit evaluations and course audits, Manny’s platform is empowering students to avoid pitfalls and complete their education without unnecessary delays or dropouts. “We aim to disrupt higher education by providing a clear, GPS-like path for students to follow,” Manny explains (Atlantic Daily World) (Haas Podcasts).
In just a short time, EdVisorly has already gained notable recognition, including support from Google’s Black Founders Fund, which has allowed the company to further develop its AI capabilities and continue its mission of empowering students. Manny describes this as a “game changer” for the platform, enabling them to scale faster and improve outcomes for thousands of students (Atlantic Daily World) (Buzzsprout).
Let’s celebrate Manny’s dedication to creating educational opportunities for all and his determination to bridge the gap between community college and university success. 🚀
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