Amy Giacometti is a global strategist, mentor, and founder of The College Coach. With a background spanning corporate strategy, humanitarian work, and community leadership, Amy has dedicated her life to helping students and young leaders find clarity in their journeys. From serving as the Director of Big Brothers Big Sisters in Collier County to building her own admissions coaching program, she is passionate about making education and mentorship accessible, personal, and purposeful. Humans of Fuzia is featuring Amy to spotlight her inspiring approach to one-to-one mentoring and her vision of empowering the next generation. Her story will resonate with our 5 million community members who believe in He for She and She for She, showing how guidance, compassion, and vision can change lives.
Q: Amy, could you tell us about The College Coach and how the idea came to life?
Amy: The College Coach is a concept I created to help students approach their future like companies do. In my corporate strategy career, I worked with organizations to define their mission, vision, and strategies. I realized students could benefit from the same structured approach. I guide them—sometimes as early as middle school—to think about what excites them, what they’re good at, and how they want to contribute to the world. Then, together, we create a roadmap for their academic and extracurricular choices so that by the time they apply to college, their journey feels authentic and aligned with their true selves.
Q: That’s such a thoughtful perspective. How do you work with students in practice?
Amy: My program is one-on-one, personalized for each student. I use a workbook with fun activities that help them discover their voice, mission, and passions. Over the years, it becomes a flexible strategy and plan that evolves with them. I also ensure they don’t overload themselves, but instead focus on meaningful courses and activities that reflect who they are. By the time they reach senior year, they already have a mission statement that ties their story together.
Q: Alongside The College Coach, you also lead Big Brothers Big Sisters in Collier County. What drives your work in mentoring?
Amy: Mentorship has always been a huge part of my life. I’ve benefited from great mentors, and I believe everyone deserves that kind of guidance. At Big Brothers Big Sisters, we’ve impacted millions of children through one-to-one mentoring. I’m passionate about expanding that circle so every young person has someone to guide them—and so that mentors also support one another. Mentoring creates connection, confidence, and opportunity, which is something the world needs now more than ever.
Q: Your career has spanned corporate strategy, entrepreneurship, and humanitarian work. How has this shaped your vision?
Amy: Each experience taught me something different. At Princeton, I was inspired by the idea of serving humanity. At Goldman Sachs and later in corporate strategy, I learned structure and execution. Owning a restaurant taught me about community and connection. And through humanitarian projects, like redistributing unused medical products globally, I realized how practical action can change lives. Now, with mentoring and education, I see it as a way to bring all those experiences together—to create both impact and opportunity.
Q: Every inspiring journey has challenges. What has been your biggest challenge with The College Coach?
Amy: My biggest challenge is balancing passion and practicality. I naturally want to help and often give my time and expertise freely. But I also know financial resources are essential to scale impact. So I’m learning to bridge that gap—ensuring I can support my family while also expanding my mission of one-to-one mentoring. It’s an ongoing balance, but I believe clarity and compassion will guide me through it.
Q: Finally, what message would you like to share with our readers?
Amy: I’ll borrow a quote that inspires me deeply: “Do what you love.” When you align your passion with your purpose, everything else falls into place.
Amy Giacometti’s journey reminds us that education is not just about reaching a destination, but about building a path true to oneself. Her story is a testament to the power of mentorship, vision, and compassion—values that our community at Humans of Fuzia celebrates every day.
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