BOSS Connected is the long-term infrastructure behind the BOSS mission—a lifelong community of BOSS alumni and the network of students, professionals, mentors, and friends who share a commitment to expanding access, opportunity, and economic mobility. Together, members leverage their relationships, experiences, and success to transform potential into possibility, possibility into achievement, and achievement into opportunity for those coming behind them.
BOSS Connected is led by Jaylin Franklin, a BOSS alumnus whose journey reflects the very mission of the organization. From a 6th-grade participant to college graduate and technology professional, Jaylin now leads efforts to connect alumni, students, and professionals through mentorship, networking, workforce development, and opportunity—transforming individual success into collective impact.
Areas of Focus
Mentorship & Leadership
Connect with experienced professionals, receive guidance, and develop the skills needed to lead in school, work, and life.
Career & Workforce Development
Access internships, job shadowing, career exploration, professional networking, and workforce readiness opportunities.
Professional Networking
Build meaningful relationships with alumni, corporate partners, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders across a variety of fields.
Community & Service
Give back through mentoring, volunteering, speaking engagements, and helping create pathways for the next generation of BOSS students.
The Long-Term Vision
The vision of BOSS Connected is simple: create a self-sustaining ecosystem where students become graduates, graduates become professionals, professionals become mentors, and mentors become investors in future generations. In doing so, BOSS Connected helps transform potential into possibility, possibility into achievement, and achievement into opportunity for those coming behind.
Ready to Get Connected?
Join a growing community of alumni, students, professionals, mentors, and leaders committed to expanding access, opportunity, and economic mobility.
Relationships become opportunities. Opportunities become outcomes.
Also see our Leadership Team and our Board of Directors.