One Bead's mission is to close the opportunity gap in Boston.
At One Bead, we unlock potential in young students by introducing them to diverse professionals in school, online, and in the community. Each interaction sets students up for future success by encouraging them to expand their horizons and envision themselves in similar positions of power and influence. We currently serve:
7
SCHOOLS
35
CLASSROOMS
500+
STUDENTS
Learn more about our programs:
In Schools
Our in-school programs bring community leaders directly into the classroom, offering students the chance to explore various career paths and cultural perspectives.
Online
One Bead's virtual interview series serves as an extension of in-school programming, providing students with weekly opportunities to meet local leaders on Zoom.
In the Community
From career expos to school field trips, we are always looking for new ways to engage students beyond the classroom.
Why it matters
This year, One Bead partnered with the diversity council within the Boston Pediatrics Combined Residency Program to bring physicians into schools.
One physician reflected on her experience, writing “While Boston has a diverse group of professionals, sometimes, we are not as visible in comparison to the masses. Seeing people who look like you and doing what you aspire to do is invaluable […] this was reinforced after talking with an 8th grader who aspired to be a doctor but had no idea about the path and came away from our discussion with an appreciation and understanding of all the things you can do in medicine.”
Donating to One Bead is one of the best investments we make in the community.
Dahiana Duarte Pena
Eastern Bank Employee & One Bead Board Chair
I really enjoy having leaders come in because students learn more and engage more. I also learn more about my students during the Q&As.
Heidi Achour
Boston Public School Teacher
I’ve gotten the opportunity to collaborate with OneBead twice now, and though the experiences were completely different, they were genuinely so wholesome.
Eliana Escobar
Local Leader
One Bead helped my daughter to feel confident in herself. It also helped her to have a vision of the future and to want to be a community leader.
Parent
Community Partners
