Braven and SFSU: A Bold Partnership Transforming College-to-Career Pathways

Two visionary leaders in higher education—Aimée Eubanks-Davis, Co-Founder and CEO of Braven, and Dr. Lynn Mahoney, President of San Francisco State University—join host Jeff Olivet, Executive Director of the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness, for a timely and inspiring conversation on the future of college and career pathways.Together, they examine how the partnership between Braven and San Francisco State is reimagining higher education as a true engine of economic mobility—particularly for first-generation and low-income students. The discussion explores the evolving role of higher ed, the growing importance of real-world skills and social capital, and the leadership required to advance equity and innovation in today’s institutions.This episode is a powerful reminder that talent is everywhere—and that expanding opportunity is not optional, but essential.