Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Vance was one of two siblings raised by his mother in a single parent household, where they grew up on the government welfare program.

As a graduate from Temple University, Vance knows how fortunate he is to be where he is today, and is dedicated to helping youth find their pathways early in life and equipping them with the necessary tools to be successful.

Since 1995, Vance has worked in the field of human resources. In April of 2002, he joined “Qualcomm”, and Vance was a key partner in the creation of Qualcomm’s Workforce Development Labs. 

Qualcomm’s Workforce Development Lab program partnered with various organizations offering experiential learning through workforce exploration and training in the areas of Resume Writing, Interview Preparation, Job Search / Networking, Professional Communication, Career Exploration and Mindfulness to youth from under-served areas throughout San Diego County.

After seeing the success of this program, the impact it’s had on the students, and the impact it's had on him personally, he knew that providing guidance to students would always be a big part of his future.

His life’s goals are to provide students with the necessary tools to be successful. With a focus on career exploration, he is dedicated to helping students find their pathways early in life, and he has a keen ability of supporting and guiding students as they navigate through the complexities of this world.

With 20 years experience in Recruitment and 10 years Career Coaching, he has a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Temple University, a Master of Arts Education (Counseling and Guidance) from Point Loma Nazarene University, and he holds certifications in Strong Interest Inventory, Mindfulness, and is StrengthsFinder trained.