Meet Our Founder

Alystar Sacks, CEO


I help young professionals who want to change the world define and land their dream jobs.

I know the feeling - you graduate from school, excited to make a difference in the world, but you have no idea where to begin finding your dream job. You’re not even sure what your dream job is, exactly.

That's exactly why I founded Aspire Brighter: to help the next generation of change-makers get clear on their goals, feel genuinely supported in their job search, and build careers they're actually proud of.

Young professionals are my absolute favorite people to work with, and I've spent decades in the nonprofit sector doing just that: designing leadership programs, mentoring cohorts, and walking alongside people at every stage of their early career journey.

I've taught at universities, presented at organizations of every size, and even worked with elected officials on policy advocacy at the state, national, and international levels. But honestly? The work I love most is the one-on-one stuff: helping you figure out your next move.

I'm based in the San Francisco Bay Area, and I work virtually with clients across the country and around the world. Wherever you are in your journey, I'd love to help you take the next step.

I'm a formally certified Senior Professional Career Coach through the International Association of Career Coaches, and I hold an MSc in Public Policy and Philosophy from the London School of Economics as well as a BA in Sociology from UC Santa Cruz.

When I’m not busy nerding out on career development, I spend my time hiking and camping with friends, cuddling with my cat, and re-watching the best episodes of Parks and Recreation for the thousandth time.

I’m proud to run a woman-owned business and cannot wait to support you in achieving your brightest dreams!

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