Mya Grimes is a student leader, student-athlete, and author, as well as the founder of Triple Threat: Earnings, Enrichment, and Extracurriculars, a global initiative rooted in lived experience that empowers students to take control of their futures and approach their college journeys with intention. A senior at Jackson State University, Mya centers her work on access, alignment, and intentional growth, emphasizing that opportunity alone is not enough without the knowledge, confidence, and discernment to navigate it. Through her leadership, athletics, and campus involvement, she has developed a deep understanding of the realities students face as they balance academics, work, leadership, and personal purpose.

Mya is the author of Triple Threat: An Interactive Guide to Maximizing Earnings, Enrichment, and Extracurriculars, a resource that helps students rethink how they approach opportunity and view college as a connected journey rather than a collection of isolated achievements. Through her writing, speaking, and global initiative, she has connected students to scholarships, paid experiences, internships, and leadership opportunities while promoting opportunity literacy and self-advocacy. Recognized for her impact on youth development and student empowerment, Mya’s work challenges narrow definitions of success and equips students with the clarity, tools, and confidence to move with purpose and alignment throughout college and beyond.

For more info on Mya Grimes, visit www.myagrimes.com and follow her on instagram ⁨@myaagrimes⁩ for the latest updates.

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