Mentorship & Guidance
Consistent, human-centered mentorship that helps young people build confidence, strengthen identity, set goals, and develop a clearer sense of direction.
Pathway to Purpose Project
Helping young people discover who they are—and who they can become.
Transformative mentorship, education, experiences, and human connection designed to help youth build confidence, discover purpose, and imagine a meaningful future.
Our Mission
Purpose begins when a young person feels seen.
We serve at-risk youth by providing transformative services, experiences, mentorship, and education. Our mission is to guide young people in discovering and developing their purpose, equipping them with the skills, support, and inspiration to lead meaningful, impactful lives.
Our vision is a future where every young person—regardless of circumstance—has access to caring mentors, meaningful opportunities, and the belief that their life has direction, value, and possibility.
Our Story
See Pathway to Purpose in action.
Meet the people, experiences, and purpose behind P2P.
Why We Exist
We create the kind of spaces where young people can grow.
Growth rarely happens because someone was simply told what to do. It happens when young people experience belonging, encouragement, challenge, creativity, and genuine connection. P2P brings those elements together through programs and experiences that make purpose feel real.
We meet youth where they are, help them recognize their strengths, and surround them with people who believe in what is possible.
What We Do
Experiences built for the whole young person.
Our programs are designed to strengthen identity, confidence, creativity, emotional wellbeing, and the relationships young people need to thrive.
Creative & Purpose-Building Experiences
Hands-on activities, art, reflection, books, and conversations that invite youth to explore their strengths, imagination, values, and future.
Wellbeing & Self-Discovery
Calm, supportive experiences that create space for reflection, emotional awareness, connection, and learning tools for navigating life with greater intention.
More Than A Program
Memories can become milestones.
We believe a meaningful experience can change the way a young person sees themselves. That is why P2P creates moments of joy, exploration, creativity, learning, and connection—not as extras, but as part of helping youth expand what they believe is possible for their lives.
See Our WorkOur Team
Built with heart. Led with purpose.
Pathway to Purpose Project is shaped by people who believe deeply in showing up for young people with consistency, dignity, creativity, and care.
Carlos Vasquez
Co-Founder
Carlos Vasquez is a speaker, mentor, and transformational leader whose life story embodies resilience, growth, and purpose. Through his work with youth and leaders, 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
Co-Founder
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 young people feel seen, supported, and inspired.
Isabella Hutcheson
Deputy Director
Isabella Hutcheson has been with Pathway to Purpose Project (P2P) from the start. She has led key initiatives to help the organization grow and plan meaningful events. She also creates the gifts and experiences our youth receive—because she’s passionate about serving others and helping children in ways that truly make a difference.
P2P Team
A shared commitment to showing up.
Our team brings together lived experience, compassion, creativity, and a belief in the potential of every young person we serve. We are building a community where youth can feel supported while discovering the strengths and possibilities already within them.
Moments of Purpose
What P2P looks like in real life.
Connection, creativity, mentorship, reflection, laughter, and new experiences. These moments are the work.
Get Involved
Help us create more moments that matter.
Your support helps us create mentorship, educational opportunities, transformative experiences, and environments where young people can discover their purpose.