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Learn with passion. Live with purpose.

Empowering teens to find their purpose, build confidence, and lead with courage — for themselves, their families, and their communities.

83
teens empowered
across 4 cohorts
25
mentors partnered
professionals & alumni
15
leadership positions
held by alumni
1,188
volunteer hours
in 2025 alone
What makes us special

Synergy in motion.

Our identity is built on cyclical collaboration — guidance and individual potential converging to create constant momentum.

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Mission

To inspire and empower teens to discover their purpose, grow as leaders, and thrive academically and personally — through mentorship, career exploration, emotional support and family partnerships.

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Vision

A future where every teen, regardless of background, is equipped with confidence, skills and support to pursue meaningful careers, uplift their families, and leave a legacy of service.

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Purpose

To create a supportive ecosystem that nurtures teens' academic growth, emotional well-being and leadership potential — empowering them to design their own paths.

Empowering teens to discover their purpose, build confidence, and rise as leaders who positively impact their families, schools, and communities.

Ivan M. Quiquia, MBA
Chief Empowerment Officer · CEO
The people

Meet our team

Ivan M. Quiquia, MBA

Chief Empowerment Officer

20+ years in education leadership. Founded our mentor pipeline with Orlando Health.

Evan Quiquia

Founder & President

Empower Teens started as Evan's senior project. He still leads cohort design today.

Nicole Piña Fernandez

Vice President

Oversees curriculum, outreach and our growing chapter at UCF.

Our journey

An incomplete circle.

The path is structured, but the destination belongs to each teen.

2018

A senior project

Evan Quiquia launches Empower Teens as a community service initiative.

2021

First full cohort

12 teens complete the inaugural 10-week leadership cohort in Windermere.

2023

Orlando Health partnership

Career-pathways program adds shadowing opportunities at OH facilities.

2026

Breaking Thru launch

Mental-health initiative for the next generation rolls out March 31.