ABOUT

Leading with Purpose

Ondréa L. Burton
Founder & CEO, Always You

Coalition Builder. Strategic Architect. Relentless Force for Systems Change.

Ondréa L. Burton is a powerhouse commanding systems change at scale.

A former Senior Advisor in the U.S. House of Representatives, she brings a rare combination of strategic policy insight, trusted credibility, and lived experience as a mother of a young adult with support needs.

From that personal journey, she created Always You, a pioneering, outcomes-driven model operating from college campuses that redefines how individuals are supported and positioned for sustained advancement.

Ondréa is known for her executive presence and undeniable momentum. She galvanizes stakeholders across sectors with strategic clarity, turning bold ideas into scalable solutions.

Always You is the blueprint for culture shift.

Ondréa L. Burton is the architect.

OUR MISSION AND VISION

Our Shared Values: DREAM

MISSION

To transform how individuals engage with education, employment, and community life by designing systems that expand access and create purposeful pathways.

VISION

To build a future where individuals have what they need to shape their own path, supported by systems built for stability and progress.

Our Shared Values: DREAM

D — Dignity Without Exception
Dignity is the foundation. It does not waver. It is owed to every person in every space at all times.

R — Rights That Deliver
We ensure rights are protected through action. Opportunity must be accessible, attainable, and enforceable.

E — Empowerment That Elevates
We equip individuals with what they need to rise. Education, technology, and direct support are deployed with precision.

A — Advocacy That Demands Change
We confront systems. We shape policy. We lead with courage to make choice and integration non-negotiable.

M — Meaning That Endures
We create lives filled with purpose. Every experience is designed for lasting impact.

Always You.

Always You: The Vision. The Standard. The Impact.

At Always You, we’ve built a holistic, future-focused model that expands access, strengthens systems, and creates space for every individual to move forward with purpose.

Our work begins with intention and expands into systems, partnerships, and possibilities that change lives.

Through collaboration with government leaders, educators, innovators, financial institutions, and community partners, we are creating a unified ecosystem where individuals are seen, equipped to lead, and empowered to make their mark.

the meaning behind our name

Leading with Purpose

OUR MISSION AND VISION

Our Shared Values: DREAM

Our Shared Values: DREAM

Our Shared Values: DREAM

Our Shared Values: DREAM

Our Shared Values: DREAM

Always You: The Vision. The Standard. The Impact.

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