Casey J. Cornelius' TRiO Programs

For many, attending college is the goal. It is the end-result of years of preparation, sacrifice, and purposeful efforts. 

You are here! 

But where do you want to go? 
What’s the vision? 
What’s your process of getting there?

For Casey Cornelius, college-going was not an expectation. His guidance counselor prepared him “college isn’t for everyone” as he barely graduated from high school. Despite his best hopes, he was rejected by every college to which he applied.

Yes. Every single one.

Casey is now a leading national voice in personal development and has worked to make the process of getting from where you are (here) to where you want to be (there) simple. He breaks down the ways in which our long-term vision of success, habits, and daily practices can be aligned to ensure we reach our full potential. 

It all comes down to choices.

This isn’t just a theory; Casey has used this formula to achieve extraordinary results for more than 25 years! He is the first in his family to attend college, the first to graduate, and holds a Bachelor and two Masters degrees. He is a member of his Fraternity’s Hall of Fame, the creator of the Cornelius Scholarship for First-Generation Students, a Distinguished Alumnus from the University of Toledo, and winner of national and international awards and recognition for his educational content creation. 

Denied and Distinguished equips audiences and organizations to build momentum toward their desired vision through purposeful, daily steps. Insightful, passionate, and often-humorous, Casey weaves a message which inspires audiences to act!