Age: 29
BS Behavioral Health Counseling ’11
Owner, Jason Varney Photography
My Greatest Accomplishment
In the past few years, a few come to mind. I started a business in the recession, and helped it to grow over 500 percent in revenue since 2008. The Red Kite Project shows organizations — some clients include SEPTA, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Apple Inc. and American Red Cross — how to improve the resilience of their workforce through workshops and counseling. Since signing SEPTA as a client five years ago, our services have helped to reduce assaults against drivers and passengers by 65 percent. Apple called us innovators in our industry.
How Drexel Helped
Drexel taught me methods for behavioral and organizational change that have helped my clients to rise above their obstacles, and put me miles ahead of my company’s competitors. I was given tools in my undergraduate years that many of my colleagues didn’t get until their doctorate education. I am forever grateful to Drexel for how prepared I was to apply what I learned to any environment.
Where I’ll Be In Five Years
Red Kite Project will be continuing to establish itself. We tripled our client base this year, and signed a five-year contract this summer. Our financial future looks bright as long as we use our ethics to guide us, and follow our mission of helping individuals to lead healthier and more productive lives.