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Project Success in the News
Media Inquiries: Project Success is open to requests from media seeking expert commentary on current trends in youth development programming, K12 education, or stories about the incredible students and families we work with daily across our Workshops, Arts, Expeditions, and Institute programs. To request an interview or a site visit, contact Caitlin Mensing, Director of Administration.
Project Success Blog
Check out the latest stories from Project Success about our programs, outcomes, and impact!
Thank you to Sponsors of our 21st Annual Fielding Dreams Event
On May 9, Project Success will hold its 21st  Annual Fielding Dreams Event. Fielding Dreams is our partnership with the Minnesota Twins that…
Volunteer Spotlight: Elizabeth’s Journey with Project SuccessÂ
At Project Success, our volunteers are vital for our work providing programming for 16,000+ students and their families annually. Our…
From Momentum to Impact: Project Success in Mankato
What began as a dream to expand programming to have more impact for more students and families became reality in…
A Week in Motion: The Impact of One Week at Project SuccessÂ
At Project Success, every week is filled with opportunities for students to dream big, ignite possibilities, and grow exponentially. This…
Protecting the BWCA: Students Learn, Lead, and Take Action
For more than 20 years, thousands of Project Success students have explored the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCA) as…
Empowering Students: Honoring Dr. King’s Legacy Through Action
As part of this year’s celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Project Success proudly partnered with the Science Museum…
Lights, Camera, Action: Students Learn About Videography at Day of Film Workshop
This past weekend, aspiring filmmakers from Minneapolis high schools gathered for an exciting one-day workshop hosted by Project Success in…
2024: The Start of a New Partnership with Mankato Area Public Schools
2024 was a milestone year for Project Success as we celebrated 30 years of impact and a new partnership with…
The Power of the Arts: A Reflection on Our Fall Theater Experiences
This fall, Project Success and our theater partners helped connect more than 5,000 students and families to the transformative power…
Vikings’ Ty Chandler chooses PS for NFL #MyCauseMyCleats
In honor of the NFL’s annual My Cause My Cleats initiative, Vikings players, coaches, and staff wore custom-painted kicks at…
Fall Programs in the Project Success Institute
Through Project Success Institute programming, students build critical life and career skills that enrich their independence and cultivate creativity and…
PS Musicals – Join Us For a 2024-2025 School Year Show
Project Success produces Middle School Musicals annually at Andersen, Anwatin, Northeast, and Sanford Middle Schools. Through our middle school musicals,…
Project Success Spokespeople
Media Inquiries: Project Success is open to requests from media seeking expert commentary on current trends in youth development programming, K12 education, or stories about the incredible students and families we work with daily across our Workshops, Arts, Expeditions, and Institute programs. To request an interview, quote, or a site visit, contact Caitlin Mensing, Director of Administration.
Adrienne Diercks
Founder and Executive Director
adrienned@projectsuccess.org612.874.1777 More about Adrienne Diercks
Laura Garcia
Senior Director of Programs – Minneapolis
laurag@projectsuccess.org612-876-3907 More about Laura Garcia
Dr. Elia Dimayuga-Bruggeman
Senior Education Advisor
eliab@projectsuccess.org612.876.3916 More about Dr. Elia Dimayuga-BruggemanAsset Library & Policies
About Project Success: Since 1994, Project Success has been connecting students to their purpose through a proven methodology of experiential learning called DIG (Dream. Ignite. Grow.) Project Success motivates and inspires each student in every school we serve to dream about their futures, help them create a plan to get there, and give them the tools and support they need to achieve their goals. Project Success has grown to serve more than 16,000 students annually in all Minneapolis public middle and high schools and now growing in the Mankato Area Public Schools district. Project Success has served 225,000+ students and counting: alumni who have a deeper understanding of themselves and an authentically personal vision of their future. To request use of Project Success logo, images, or b-roll, please reach out to info@projectsuccess.org.
Student Safety & Support: Project Success abides by the duty of care to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people. Consent to interviews and photography is a critical component of our Student Safety and Support policy. Project Success requires the parent of any student under 18, or a student who is over 18, to sign a consent/photo release form before granting an interview or being photographed.