SAAB is a dynamic organization dedicated to ensuring our students have the support needed to excel academically, socially, and professionally. As a national leader that provides the blueprint for institutions striving to create transformative experiences for students.  SAAB works on over 370 campuses in over 41 states with middle school, high school and collegiate students.  

The goals of SAAB, are for all participants on educational campuses to take full advantage of their academic years and to better understand and practice their full responsibilities, rights, and privileges as citizens of this country. Additionally, SAAB works in the community with students in need of guidance and direction. One of our objectives is that all SAAB members will be role models for each other as well as for other young people in the community. It is our hope that SAAB members will be well prepared to enter the work force as professionals and be among the best competing for a meaningful place in their communities and in our society. To achieve these goals and objectives, SAAB will provide educational and cultural activities for its members and others.

SAAB is a values-driven organization that cultivates a culture of engaged students for a community that has been marginalized at best. Our values are the cornerstone for organizational decisions, program development, and strategic collaborations and partnerships. SAAB encourages our participants to embrace our Core Principles of Accountability, Proactive Leadership, Self-Discipline and Intellectual Development in order to exemplify the values that uphold our mission and vision. 

• Excellence
• Accountability
• Leadership
• Self-Discipline
• Service
• Impact
• Inclusion

For participants to succeed, SAAB must work to remove the systemic barriers that limit their growth in academia and the workforce. SAAB believes that mentorship is a key component to tackling those barriers and creating successful pathways to higher education and fulfilling careers. Through SAAB’s mentorship and guidance, participants work together and support each other as they realize and actualize their fullest potential.