CHristianna mcafee

SPEAKER | MENTOR | TRANSITION STRATEGIST

I've always believed that education doesn't have to happen in a classroom.
Most of what actually changes people never does.

SPEAKING & MODERATION

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HEAR ME OUT…

From university auditoriums to the Texas Capitol, I speak on transitions, leadership, civic engagement, and student excellence. I meet every audience where they are and leave them with something they can use.

500+

MLK Day Celebration
Texas State Capitol

GUEST SPEAKER · 2026

400+

John Lewis Day of Action in austin, texas

GUEST SPEAKER · 2025

200+

Red & White Day at the 
Texas State Capitol

MODERATOR · 2025

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  • Student transitions and building beyond academics

    Leadership, civic engagement, and Black student excellence

    Navigating higher education with intention

    Career readiness, networking, and professional presence

    Scholarship access and financial preparation

    Experiencing neurodivergence as the Smart Girl

  • Keynote addresses

    Panel moderation

    Workshop facilitation

    Orientation and welcome programming

    Academic conferences and community events

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STUDENT TRANSITION PLANNING

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It's Okay…

Not knowing where to start is usually where we all begin. So, I work with students at every stage of transition, not just the obvious ones.

Everything I do is rooted in my 360 Insight Approach, combining your personal narrative with research-backed assessments to build a transition plan that's yours to keep long after our work together ends.

Who this is for

  • High school students applying to college · Major selection · Undergraduate planning · Middle school early builders

  • Law school · MBA · Medical school · Other professional programs

  • College to workforce · Career changes · Professional repositioning

  • High school graduates entering the workforce directly · Anyone navigating a major next step outside a traditional academic path · Personal direction and growth

What people come to me with

No idea what school to apply to or how to stand out in the process
Unsure what major to choose or what to actually do with it
A resume that's weak, empty, or has never been touched
A LinkedIn profile that doesn't exist or isn't working
No system for finding or applying for scholarships
Nothing differentiating them outside of grades
Interview anxiety with no real practice
Parents who want to start early but don't know how to guide their student

What you’d leave with

Every client leaves with a written transition plan and a recommended timeline built around their specific goals before our first working session even begins.
Depending on your goals, that also includes:
 A college application strategy and essay direction
A major selection framework built around your actual life
A built or fully revised resume
A LinkedIn profile ready to use
A scholarship search system and rhythm you keep long-term
An extracurricular roadmap (starting as early as middle school)
A mock interview with written feedback
CliftonStrengthsⓇ 34 assessment and integration into your plan

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HOW IT WORKS

STEP 01
Free 30-minute consultation

We talk about your story, your goals, and what's in the way. By the end I have everything I need to build your plan.

We talk about your story, your goals, and what's in the way. By the end I have everything I need to build your plan.

STEP 02
Written transition plan

Before we meet again, I build your personalized roadmap — your goals, your narrative, and the exact steps to get there.

Before we meet again, I build your personalized roadmap — your goals, your narrative, and the exact steps to get there.

STEP 03
scheduled
sessions

We work through your plan together. You build real skills. You leave with something that holds up long after we're done.

We work through your plan together. You build real skills. You leave with something that holds up long after we're done.

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ABOUT

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I grew up in Southeast Texas, Nobody handed me a roadmap… but

I went to UT Austin on a full ride, earned three degrees, studied at Oxford University and in Japan on scholarship, worked at the Texas State Capitol, and built nonprofit organizations that are still running without me.

Along the way, I helped students get into schools they didn't think were possible, find money they didn't know existed, and build systems before they ever needed it.

I am currently a JD Candidate at Texas Southern University's Thurgood Marshall School of Law, expected May 2029. The work continues.

I do this because I know what it's like to be capable yet have no idea what comes next. That space doesn't have to last as long as it did for me.

how i’ve helped before…

  • "Christianna helped me with college applications and scholarships, which led to me getting into my dream college while also having money that helped pay for it."

    — Jadyn M.

  • "Working with Christianna gave me the space to grow my confidence as a leader and trust my own ideas. She entrusted me with planning I didn't think I was ready for — and set me up to succeed. From one event alone we raised $2,000+ toward a future initiative."

    — Christiana O.

GET IN TOUCH

Let's figure out what you need…

Fill out the form and I'll get back to you within 48 hours. Whether you're booking a speaking engagement or starting a consultation, it begins here.

consulting@christiannamcafee.com