Guiding Paths.
Growing Potential.
Empowering Purpose.
Meet Emphani
Attorney, advocate, and pathways coach — Emphani bridges opportunity and impact, from Detroit classrooms to corporate boardrooms.
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What our clients are saying
Demari
“Working with Emphani was truly life-changing. She helped me craft a powerful personal story, stay organized through every deadline, and approach each application with confidence and clarity. Because of her guidance, I earned the Gates Millennium Scholarship for a full ride through my PhD and was accepted to every school I applied to, receiving over $500,000 in total scholarship offers. Emphani’s mentorship goes far beyond advising for college; she helps you believe in yourself and your potential. I couldn’t recommend her more highly.”
Chanda
“Emphani helped my two sons get into their dream universities. I became familiar with Emphani and her college advising services in 2014, when my eldest son aspired to attend the University of Michigan. Emphani worked with him to ensure his application was stellar, and the following year, did the same for my youngest son. With confidence, I can attest that Emphani was a valuable asset to have throughout the college advising process and would recommend to any parent who desires extra assistance navigating the space with their children.”
Penny
“If you have a high school senior or junior, please check her out. With her coaching and guidance my child was accepted to every university applied to with numerous scholarships and finally landing at BGSU with a full ride on the President’s Leadership Program. As a parent I had no idea where to begin or how to coach my child into her college career. Even now EmPWRD is still a strong influence in my daughter’s life as she navigates at U of M in her master’s degree program. There are so many opportunities out there and this will be the best investment you will sow into your child’s life.”
Rae
“As my college advisor, Emphani was the most supportive and skilled counselor I could have wished for in high school. She constantly encouraged me to aim higher, dream bigger, and believe in possibilities I didn’t even know existed for myself. She guided me through the entire college application process with patience, insight, and unwavering support. As a first-generation college student, I didn’t have much knowledge about how to choose a school, complete the FAFSA, apply for scholarships, or secure funding. She walked me through every step. She helped me build my class schedules, find meaningful summer internships each year, and even after I finished my degree, she continued to push me to set my sights higher for my next steps. Because of her guidance and encouragement, I became a recipient of the Jean Fairfax Tuition Scholarship, the Kristin Brender Four-Year Gap Scholarship, and a Five-Year Telluride House Scholarship, which covered full room and board. With her support, I earned a full ride to the University of Michigan–Ann Arbor and was able to graduate from one of the best universities in the state with no debt and a career in my field. She is still my go-to person for every education-related decision, and she has never let me down. I am forever grateful for her impact on my life, and I recommend her wholeheartedly to any student or family seeking a knowledgeable, encouraging, and truly invested education counselor.”
Camille
“Back when I was a High School Principal, Emphani was our College Advisor. I wholeheartedly can vouch for her skillset, compassion, and laser focus on helping achieve students dreams. If you have a High School Senior, reach out to her ASAP!”
DeLorean
“Working with Emphani as I navigated my college application process was nothing short of amazing. Not only did she help me navigate the vast amount of school options that I had, she helped me find the proper funding and resources when I finally decided on a college. Emphani took the reins on helping me strengthen my applications, and doing so fueled my mission to attend the University of Michigan. I couldn’t have done this without the help of Emphani and EmPWRD.”
Kyrsten
“Working with Emphani during my senior year of high school made me feel confident in my abilities as an applicant. I was able to work with my mentor to develop my applications and have a strong second opinion when I needed it most.”
Tamyra
“Emphani helped me navigate applying and getting through college as a first gen. I learned how to fill out my FAFSA and complete college applications. I received help with formatting my resumes and how to utilize my awards and experiences in high school/college to my advantage. Emphani also empowered me to reach out to financial and academic advisors to advocate for myself.”
DeLon
“I had the privilege of having Emphani as my college advisor during my senior year of high school, and our relationship has continued to grow over the past ten years. She was instrumental in helping me recognize that college was within my reach, ultimately guiding me to earn a full-ride scholarship to Michigan’s top university. When I decided to pursue a legal career, she supported me through the LSAT, law school applications, and bar preparation. Emphani has remained one of my strongest advocates throughout my academic and professional journey.”
