EJ Carrion is the #1 Amazon Best Selling author of Accelerate Your Success: How to Create a Future and Stand Out When College is Not Enough. EJ started SSA after working with Teach For America assisting counselors on the south side of Chicago. Recognized as a dynamic speaker for young people on student success, EJ has spoken to tens of thousands of students. EJ’s childhood dream is to become a platinum rapper. One of his raps was used by ESPN.

Michael Benko started Student Success Academy when he was in college. He comes from a family background that has started and operated successful companies. He is in charge of making sure all the talent in the room works at their fullest potential. His daily operations include staff management, product fulfillment, financials, and paying attention to detail.