Co-founded by Carlos Vasquez & Shirin Hejazi

A beautiful, grounding space for healing, purpose, and transformation.

We serve at-risk youth and formerly incarcerated individuals by providing transformative services, experiences, mentorship, and education. Our mission is to guide them in discovering and developing their purpose, equipping them with the skills, support, and inspiration to lead meaningful, impactful lives.

Carlos and Shirin serving the community
Rooted In
Healing, dignity, and human connection.
Built For
Transformation that lasts beyond the moment.
Our Story

Two people, one shared calling: to help others heal, rise, and remember that their past does not define their future.

Pathway to Purpose Project was born from a shared belief that every life carries value, every story can be redeemed, and every person deserves support on the journey toward purpose. Through mentorship, compassionate service, and meaningful experiences, Carlos and Shirin created this work to serve people who are too often overlooked yet filled with extraordinary potential.
About Us

A nonprofit devoted to helping people rediscover their worth, reclaim their future, and walk toward purpose with dignity.

Mission
We serve at-risk youth and formerly incarcerated individuals by providing transformative services, experiences, mentorship, and education. Our mission is to guide them in discovering and developing their purpose, equipping them with the skills, support, and inspiration to lead meaningful, impactful lives.
Vision
We envision a world where at-risk youth and formerly incarcerated individuals are seen, supported, and empowered to live meaningful, impactful lives rooted in healing, responsibility, and purpose.
Areas of Impact
YouthMentorship, guidance, and life-giving support
ReentryCompassionate support for rebuilding lives
ImpactTransformative experiences rooted in hope
Carlos Vasquez

Carlos Vasquez

Carlos Vasquez is a speaker, mentor, and transformational leader whose life story embodies resilience, redemption, and purpose. Through his work with youth, leaders, and formerly incarcerated communities, he helps people believe that real change is possible and that a meaningful future can be built one intentional step at a time.

Shirin Hejazi

Shirin Hejazi

Shirin Hejazi is a compassionate advocate and co-founder devoted to serving others through care, vision, and human connection. Her heart for people and commitment to creating meaningful experiences help shape Pathway to Purpose Project into a place where healing feels personal, dignified, and real.

Programs & Services

Thoughtfully designed offerings that meet people where they are and walk with them toward who they can become.

Youth Mentorship

Youth Mentorship

We create transformative mentorship experiences that help young people build confidence, strengthen identity, and begin to see a future filled with purpose, discipline, and hope.

Purpose in action
Formerly Incarcerated Support

Formerly Incarcerated Support

We support formerly incarcerated individuals through encouragement, education, meaningful experiences, and human connection that affirm dignity and open the door to a new chapter.

Purpose in action
Books, events and transformative experiences

Books, Events & Transformative Experiences

From community events to speaking engagements, book-centered conversations, and restorative gatherings, we create spaces where healing, reflection, and growth can take root.

Purpose in action