Empower the next generation
Find diverse inspiring professionals from around the world trained to share their stories with youth
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Todaydream Foundation

Our mission is to empower the next generation by providing the largest community of diverse inspiring professionals ever assembled who we train to share their stories and lessons with youth.

We call these professionals DreAmbassadors®—and they look like the students they reach.

Here’s what we do for students

Here’s what we do for professionals

Students Impacted in

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Testimonials

Female Student
Female StudentGrade 7
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The experience was very engaging and eventful.
Marvin F.
Marvin F.Grade 11
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Very engaging and inspiring
Karma S.
Karma S.Grade 11
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I feel like this gave me motivation to find my purpose in this world and what I'm meant to do. It made me want to work toward all of my goals, not just my biggest one.
Jaelon
JaelonGrade 11
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I very much enjoyed you speak. It really motivated me and encouraged me to keep going.
Female Student
Female StudentGrade 9
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This impacted me by showing me that anything is possible.
Female Student
Female StudentGrade 7
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The session showed me how I should pursue my dreams no matter what anyone thinks.
Madyson W.
Madyson W.Grade 8
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This session impacted me by showing me you can come from anywhere doing anything and still can be the best possible version of yourself. Anything is possible no matter what.
Autumn S.
Autumn S.Grade 8
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It was amazing to listen to you.
Courtni H.
Courtni H.Grade 8
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It motivated me to do things I think I can’t do. I also learned that black people can get into colleges that most black people don't get into.
Ayden T.
Ayden T.Grade 8
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It was a great experience. I would recommend it to a lot of my friends.
Destinee S.
Destinee S.Grade 8
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This session motivated me to work harder at school.
Archie P.
Archie P.Grade 8
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I loved it.
Ja’Riyah T.
Ja’Riyah T.Grade 8
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This section impacted me because it showed me to know what I want before I do something.
Antoine G.
Antoine G.Grade 8
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I believe the session impacted me positively. I say this because I feel more determined in what I want to pursue in life.
Ja’Marion M.
Ja’Marion M.Grade 8
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The session taught me how to do what I want to do. It also taught me that I can only get good things if I put work into it.
Makiylah J.
Makiylah J.Grade 8
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One way this has impacted me is because it made me look deeper inside of myself. Another way this has impacted me is by making me see the world in another way.
Isaiah B.
Isaiah B.Grade 8
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This session made me think about what I need to dream about.
Tamiyah C.
Tamiyah C.Grade 8
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This experience was very helpful and useful for life.
Davonte T.
Davonte T.Grade 8
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I felt amused because he told a very good story about how he became the person he is today.

Dream Alliance packages

BRONZE

Impact Partner
  • Sponsor 1 school (up to 2 sessions per month) = up to 500 students reached per year
  • Recognition on the Todaydream Foundation website ―Supporters section

SILVER

Dream Weaver
  • Sponsor 1 school (up to 4 sessions per month) = up to 1,000 students reached per year
  • Everything in BRONZE
  • Exclusive updates on program development & impact

GOLD

Dream Champion
  • Sponsor 2 schools (up to 4 sessions per school per month) = up to 2,000 students reached per year
  • Everything in SILVER
  • Inclusion in marketing materials and events

PLATINUM

Legacy Builder
  • Sponsor 4 schools (up to 4 sessions per school per month) = up to 4,000 students reached per year
  • Everything in GOLD
  • Seat on the Todaydream Advisory Board (if desired)
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Join us in the Dream Alliance and empower students to cultivate their passions, unlock their potential, and achieve their dreams.

Supporters

Chicago Public Schools

Chicago Public Schools

Chicago Public Schools

Chicago Public Schools

Chicago Public Schools

Chicago Public Schools

Why Now?

The urgency of our mission stems from the affirmative action decision racial wealth gap stark disparities in opportunity

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About

My name is Chika Okafor and I’m the Founder and CEO of Todaydream. Too many students still don’t see enough examples of people who look like them in professions they want to be—with lives they want to have. At Todaydream, our mission is to empower these students by providing schools the largest community of diverse inspiring professionals who we train to share their stories and lessons with youth. My own story shows the importance of our work. I’m a graduate of Stanford for college, Yale for law school, and Harvard for my PhD.

I’m also a proud alum of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) system for elementary, middle, and high school, and after college, I worked twice as an employee of that same school system.