Bottom Line names Kamari J. Brewer to lead Houston expansion, advancing opportunity for degree-aspiring students. Bottom Line Media HOUSTON - Bottom Line, a national nonprofit dedicated to supporting degree-aspiring high school students particularly those from low-income backgrounds to get into college, graduate, and launch successful careers, announced Kamari J. Brewer, LCSW-S, CFRE as the Founding Executive Director of Bottom Line Houston. A respected leader with more than 20 years of experience building high-impact programs and partnerships, Brewer will lead Bottom Line's expansion in Houston, bringing its proven, research-backed advising model to students navigating today's complex higher education landscape. "Kamari is the kind of leader who doesn't just build programs, she builds pathways and possibility," said Steve Colón, CEO of Bottom Line. "Her deep roots in Houston and track record of scaling transformative initiatives make her the ideal person to lead this next chapter. We're excited for the vision and momentum she will bring to students, families, and partners across the city." Houston is home to one of the youngest and most diverse populations in the country, yet significant gaps in college completion and career outcomes persist. While 88% of students graduate high school, fewer than one-third complete a postsecondary degree within six years, and only 20% earn a living wage. Bottom Line Houston aims to help change that trajectory by providing consistent, one-on-one and hybrid advising from high school through college and into career. Brewer brings a strong combination of strategic leadership, community connection, and program innovation. Her experience includes leadership roles at Atlas Scholars, The Council on Recovery, The Posse Foundation-Houston, and Baylor College of Medicine, where she developed and scaled programs serving youth and families across the region. "I'm honored to lead Bottom Line Houston at such a pivotal moment for our city and our students," said Kamari Brewer. "Houston is rich with talent and potential. I believe deeply in what's possible when students have access to consistent guidance, strong relationships, and clear pathways forward. I'm excited to partner with this community to ensure more students not only access college but thrive through graduation and beyond." Bottom Line Houston will begin serving 180 high school students in its Access program in spring 2026. The expansion is supported by a $1.4 million, three-year commitment from the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation and investments from The Jerry C. Dearing Family Foundation, alongside a growing network of local partners. Under Brewer's leadership, Bottom Line Houston will focus on building strong school and college partnerships, deepening community engagement, and delivering coordinated support across Houston's college access ecosystem. Organizations interested in partnering with Bottom Line Houston or learning more about its programs can contact [email protected].

Bottom Line and Get Schooled, two leading college access nonprofits, have merged to create one of America's largest postsecondary access organisations supporting low-income young people. The partnership combines Boston-based Bottom Line's research-proven, one-on-one advising model with Seattle-based Get Schooled's tech-enabled resources. Bottom Line CEO Steve Colón will lead the merged organisation, whilst Get Schooled Executive Director John Branam becomes Chief Transformation Officer. Get Schooled will continue operating under the Bottom Line banner. Bottom Line's randomised controlled trial showed participants are 13% more likely to enrol in four-year colleges and 23% more likely to earn bachelor's degrees within four years. Get Schooled received over 116 million views during the 2024-25 school year, serving primarily historically underserved populations aged 16-21.