About the Event:
This event was presented on October 15, 2025, by TFA alumni Jasymne Alexander (Dallas-Fort Worth ’13), Anna Carlson (Phoenix ’12), and Alexandria Grant (Dallas-Fort Worth ’13), in partnership with Mission Collaborative who coordinates the Career Design Program. In this session, participants explored ways to continue making their unique impact on their growing careers through a four-step career planning process that included reflecting on what you’re good at, defining your career criteria, and testing paths for the best fit —all so that you can grow your career of impact.
About the Presenter:
Mission Collaborative is TFA’s partner for the Career Design Program and has been operating this program since spring 2022. The upcoming spring 2026 cohort will be the fifth cohort for the Career Design Program. Whether a participant is in their early, mid, or late-career, the Career Design Program provides the structure and accountability one needs to make the breakthrough progress one may be struggling on their own, while fitting into a busy schedule.
As a special thank you from our presenting partner, Mission Collaborative, they are providing an additional discount to our upcoming Career Design Program starting February 28, 2026.
Apply for the Career Design Program and take advantage of the early bird discount, too. Use Coupon code TFACAS for an additional $25 off for early enrollment.
Session Resources (and recommendations from Speakers & Participants):
- Presentation Deck
- Design Thinking for a Lifetime of Purpose-Driven Career Impact Planning Worksheet
- TFA Career Connect – Teach For America’s exclusive, national career platform for alumni, corps members, and TFA staff to explore connect, network and explore new career opportunities and pathways
- TFA Alumni Hub – a central source for fellowships, events, university partnerships and other resources that can support your design thinking in phases 3 (Testing) and 4 (Launch):
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Presenters
Jasymne Alexander (Dallas – Fort Worth ’13)| Instructional Specialist, College and Career Coordinator, Program Manager @ Mission Collaborative
Jasymne is the Program Manager at Mission Collaborative and a College and Career Coordinator based in the Dallas area with 12 years of experience in secondary education. Throughout her career, she has been committed to empowering students with the soft skills and subject-specific knowledge needed to thrive in the modern workforce. Jasymne’s journey began with Teach for America in Dallas ISD, and since then, she has taken on diverse roles, including teacher, curriculum and assessment writer, lead teacher, and coordinator. In her current position, Jasymne works closely with high school juniors and seniors, guiding them in exploring colleges and career opportunities that align with their goals. Her passion lies in helping individuals navigate key transitions and pursue paths that lead to fulfillment and success. In 2022, Jasymne completed the Mission Collaborative Program, a transformative experience that shifted her career focus from aspiring assistant principal to College and Career Coordinator. Driven by a deep commitment to helping people unlock their full potential, she is dedicated to supporting students as they chart their course to meaningful, rewarding careers.
Anna Carlson (Phoenix ’12)| Program Manager @ Mission Collaborative, Special Educator @ SSARC Springfield Public Schools
Anna is passionate about helping people identify their strengths, make the most of available resources, and find meaning and balance in their careers. A Teach For America alum (Phoenix ’12) and past Mission Collaborative Career Design participant, she has 14 years of experience spanning education, technology, art, and wellness, and draws on this diverse background to guide others in exploring fulfilling learning and career paths. She’s currently partnering with the Apple Community Education Initiative and TFA to run a digital arts and coding club for students in the long-term suspension program where she teaches. In the summer, she also teaches AI/ML with Kode With Klossy.
Alexandria Grant (Dallas – Fort Worth ’13)| Lift Fund Program Manager, Business Support @ LiftFund, Alumna of Mission Collaborative Career Design Fellowship, Program Manager @ Mission Collaborative
Alexandria is the Program Manager at Mission Collaborative and the Program Manager, Business Support at Life Fund. Alexandria is a lifelong learner with a decade of experience in Education, Guidance Counseling, and Human Development. Her career began with Teach for America and evolved into a series of impactful roles. After completing the Program in 2022, she earned a Project Management Certificate and transitioned into Program Management in Lending and Finance. She now consults and advises entrepreneurs and small business owners, providing technical assistance and educational programming to support their growth and bankability. Passionate about servant leadership, Alexandria collaborates with community stakeholders, grant institutions, and corporate partners to enhance access to resources that help business owners create and retain jobs, ultimately putting dollars back into the communities in which they live. As a Mission Collaborative alum and career-changer, Alexandria is dedicated to guiding individuals in career design and helping them pursue more fulfilling and purposeful careers.
About the Career Acceleration Virtual Event Series:
Hosted by the Teach For America Career Center and select partners and contributors, the Career Acceleration Virtual Events Series is offered to our entire network to engage in career accelerating topics to help inspire and support mindsets, knowledge and skills that advance one’s own career. The event series occurs every fall. We are always looking for a range of diverse speakers and topics to engage our alumni and corps member network. If you are interested in becoming a Career Acceleration virtual speaker or presenter, click reach out to us at teachforamerica.org/contact-us