Our Mission
At Athlete2Career, our mission is to empower collegiate athletes, by providing the tools and support they need to transition successfully from their athletic careers to the professional workforce.
About us
Based in Erie, Pennsylvania, Athlete2Career is a nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting collegiate athletes in making a smooth transition from athletics to professional jobs. We acknowledge that student-athletes acquire important skills that are very transferable to the workplace, including discipline, leadership, perseverance, time management, and teamwork.
By offering individualized career help, such as resume construction, one-on-one coaching, networking opportunities, and job search advice, we hope to empower athletes. To make sure that every student-athlete has access to the tools and networks they require to succeed after their sports career, we work with colleges, companies, and business leaders.
We at Athlete2Career are committed to helping student-athletes reach their greatest potential by giving them the self-assurance and resources they need to be successful in whichever career path they decide on.
Meet our team
Lillie Fritz
Co-Founder
Meet Lillie Fritz, a pre-law and accounting student at Gannon University with a strong passion for leadership, collaboration, and continuous development. As a dedicated student-athlete, she brings a disciplined approach to time management and teamwork. Her academic experiences and internships have helped her cultivate problem-solving skills and a commitment to excellence. She is excited to contribute to projects that prioritize growth, integrity, and innovative thinking.
Jillian Heinrich
Co-Founder
Meet Jillian Heinrich, a management and accounting student at Gannon University. Being a student-athlete has helped her build teamwork, discipline, and time management skills, all of which are essential for professional success. Jillian is passionate about helping fellow student-athletes navigate their future paths and prepare for successful careers.
Colin Izbicki
Co-Founder
Colin Izbicki is a student at Gannon University who enjoys looking at the numbers behind decision making. With his background in finance, he focuses on making well-informed decisions and strives for efficiency. Outside of his studies, Colin is an avid golfer. He joined GamePlan because he wants students to make informed decisions that will set them up for a future career.
Hayle Cornelius
Co-Founder
Meet Hayle Cornelius, a health science student at Gannon University with a strong passion for improving community well-being and volunteer work. Through her experiences volunteering with individuals affected by Parkinson's disease and helping school-aged children with homework, she has developed strong communication, empathy, and problem-solving skills. She is excited to apply her knowledge to projects that promote health equity, patient care, and educational support.
Lauren West
Co-Founder
Lauren West is a student athlete at Gannon University, pursuing a legal studies major while participating in division II lacrosse. After college, she hopes to continue her academic career in law school. Her time as an athlete has helped her develop skills such as, time management and organization, as well as working in a team environment. She has a strong passion to help others and do what is necessary to succeed and is extremely excited to contribute to GamePlan.
contact@athlete2career.com
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