Jalaya Allen on Connecting Opportunities for College Students

Jalaya Allen shares how Campus Connex connects college students with paid projects, helping them build valuable skills and gain real-world experience while pursuing their education. As a senior at Norfolk State University, a student-athlete, and the oldest of seven siblings, Jalaya reflects on how her experiences shaped her mission to create opportunities for others. She also discusses into the challenges of starting a business with no prior knowledge and the lessons she’s learned from stepping out of her comfort zone.