Makira (Kira) Burns is a passionate advocate for social justice and youth empowerment. After struggling to find financial aid for college as a first-generation and low-income student, Kira won over $50,000 in independent scholarships and secured competitive internships each year of her academic career. She has experience assisting students achieve the same success. Through collegiate and post-grad career development, she is committed to providing students with the resources and guidance they need to thrive.