About us

We make real-world learning
easy for teachers and
meaningful for students.

We make real-world learning easy for teachers and meaningful for students.

Our mission

To prepare every student to thrive in work and life through real-world learning.

Our vision

A world where every student leaves school ready for life.

Our promise

We make it easy for schools to offer flexible, real-world learning that counts toward graduation.

How we do this

Students

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Students

Start with students. We make choices that help students learn and help teachers teach. We keep the real-world learning experience at the center of our decisions.

Ownership

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Ownership

Own the outcome. We take responsibility for solving the problem and improving the result. We choose what is best for the whole team and the organizations we serve, even when it means giving up a personal win.

Reliability

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Reliability

Follow through. We do what we say we will do and we do it on time. People can count on our work because we are steady, prepared, and consistent.

Simplicity

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Simplicity

Keep it clear. We communicate in a direct and easy way. We design steps and systems that anyone can understand on the first try. When things feel complicated, we simplify them.

Meet our team

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Matthew Moheban

Co-Founder, CEO

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Joseph Moheban

Co-Founder, COO

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Jennifer McCormick

Director of Partnerships

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Rachel Cotten

Growth and Experience Lead

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Maddie Biggerstaff

Special Projects Manager

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Stefani Marjanovic

Work-Based Learning Manager

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Tijana Miloshevska

Operations Manager

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Mirna Kuvalja

Customer Support Lead

Meet our team

Why we started 220

All students have potential.
What many don’t have is exposure.

Students benefit from opportunities to explore careers and practice the professional skills they will use after graduation. These experiences help them discover their interests, build confidence, and begin shaping a future they are excited to pursue.

Brothers Matthew and Joseph Moheban were fortunate to experience many of these opportunities growing up. Mentors, coaches, family members, and experiences outside the classroom helped them explore their interests and develop skills that shaped their paths. Over time, they realized that not every student has access to those same opportunities.

They created 220 Youth Leadership to help expand those opportunities for more students. The name stands for Second (2) to (2) None (0) and reflects a simple belief: every student deserves the chance to build their own second-to-none future. For us, second to none means helping students become more than they thought they could be. Through real-world learning, students gain the clarity, confidence, and practical skills they need to pursue a future they are excited about.

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