Help Your Teen Envision Their Future

Lots of teens are still figuring out who they are, what they care about, and what they want their future to look like. But many feel pressure to have it all mapped out. That pressure narrows their thinking right when broad exploration matters most.

In this interactive workshop, you'll learn how to shift the conversation from "Where are you applying?" to "Who are you, and what do you value?" We'll walk through reflection prompts, simple exercises, and tools on BigFuture®, including the new Vision Builder. With Vision Builder, teens can build a vision board, put into words what they want for themselves, and see the big picture to guide what comes next. Together, you'll help your teen imagine possibilities before narrowing in on specific colleges or careers.

Register now to attend live, ask questions, and leave with practical next steps to help your teen envision their future and find their personal fit.

Meet Our Speakers

Femi Johnson

Senior Director, College Access, Achieve Atlanta

Femi Johnson is the Senior Director of College Access at Achieve Atlanta, where she leads efforts to help students access, persist through, and graduate from college. A proud graduate of Spelman College, Femi is passionate about educational equity and expanding opportunities for young people. Through her work, she collaborates with school districts, higher education institutions, and community partners to strengthen pathways to postsecondary success. She lives in Atlanta with her husband and remains deeply committed to supporting the next generation of leaders.

Christy Conley

School Counselor, North Oconee High School

Christy Conley is a dedicated and compassionate school counselor who has dedicated her career to nurturing the academic, emotional, and social growth of students. With a heart full of empathy and a passion for learning, Christy is a beacon of support and guidance for both students and their families. Dr. Conley attended the University of Georgia, earning her BA in Psychology. She continued to earn a Master of Education in School Counseling through Columbus State University and a Doctor of Education in Counseling Psychology with Argosy University. Christy has worked as a public school counselor since 2002. In Fall 2005, she joined the North Oconee High School and currently serves as the lead counselor. She is a member of several professional organizations and a regular presenter at regional and national conferences.

Dr. Aleesa M. Reese

High School Counselor, Georgia

Dr. Aleesa M. Reese is a native of Atlanta, Georgia, and a high school counselor entering her 10th year in education and school counseling. She currently serves students at Pebblebrook High School in Cobb County, where she supports academic achievement, college access, and career readiness. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Tennessee State University, her master’s degree in School Counseling from Clark Atlanta University, her Education Specialist (Ed.S.) degree in School Counseling and Education from Georgia State University, and her doctorate in Higher Educational Leadership from Clark Atlanta University. As a BigFuture Expert, she is passionate about helping students and families navigate the college planning process, make informed decisions, and access resources that empower them to plan confidently for their futures. As a proud HBCU alumna and first-generation college graduate, she is committed to expanding educational opportunities and helping students recognize the possibilities available to them.