The Youth Career Coach Inc.™ was officially founded and incorporated in August 2009 by Dr. Natascha F. Saunders, MBA, MS, CIC, CDCS, CPCC, a nationally respected expert in career development, experiential education, and vocational services.
While The Youth Career Coach ™ has operated as an official S.Corp since August 2009, our founder has been known as The Youth Career Coach since 2005, when she won Miss Black Rhode Island USA and used her platform to speak at schools across Rhode Island. Starting with engagements at Paul Cuffee Elementary School, Dr. Saunders began coaching youth and spreading career-readiness and job-preparation skills throughout the state.
Over nearly two decades, Dr. Saunders has coached thousands of students, dedicating her days, nights, and weekends to transforming lives through career coaching and youth empowerment.
Our Mission
To empower students, scholars, and young professionals with the clarity, confidence, and skills needed to start, excel, and navigate successful, purpose-driven careers.
What We Do
- Provide personalized career coaching and workshops tailored for high school, college, and graduate students.
- Design and sell comprehensive career development curricula and coaching content.
- Certify educators and counselors through the Certified Student Career Coach (CSCC) program, elevating coaching excellence.
- Partner with educational institutions, non-profits, corporations, and community organizations to expand career access and equity.
By the Numbers
- Thousands of students have been served globally through 1:1 coaching, workshops, and virtual training.
- Speaking to audiences of 100+ at major keynote events across universities, conferences, and community forums.
- Students coached have secured scholarships exceeding $100,000+ and entry-level job offers with salaries surpassing $100,000+.
- Partnered with 100+ educational institutions, organizations, and corporations nationwide and internationally.
- Certified 100+ educators and career coaches to expand our mission and impact.
Our Commitment
The Youth Career Coach™ operates with relentless passion and dedication—working day, night, and weekends—to break down barriers and provide transformative coaching that prepares students for lifelong success.
About Our Founder
Dr. Natascha F. Saunders is the visionary behind The Youth Career Coach™. Her deep expertise, strategic leadership, and unwavering dedication continue to drive the organization’s mission to empower the next generation of career leaders.
