Igniting potential, empowering excellence: Celebrating minority students’ achievements, strengthening family bonds, and inspiring a brighter future.
The Mulzac Family Trailblazers Award (MFTA) is a beacon of opportunity, shining brightly for deserving students who dare to dream big. This esteemed program is dedicated to leveling the playing field, ensuring that every candidate has an equal chance to succeed. By granting recipients the means to pursue their academic aspirations, we empower them to unlock their full potential and forge their own paths to greatness. Inspired by the trailblazing spirit of Lieutenant Colonel John I. Mulzac, a pioneering Tuskegee Airman, and Captain Hugh Mulzac, a groundbreaking African American merchant marine captain, this award embodies their unwavering legacy of determination, resilience, and service, igniting a new generation of leaders, innovators, and change-makers.
In tribute to the remarkable legacy of Lieutenant Colonel John I. Mulzac and Captain Hugh Mulzac, we’re proud to launch a scholarship program that will change the lives of five exceptional students each year, empowering them with the tools and support they need to thrive in a Private or Boarding school that ignites their passion for learning. By providing financial assistance and comprehensive educational consulting services, we’ll help these students unlock their full potential and achieve their dreams, celebrating their successes and sharing their inspiring stories with the world, and ultimately, creating a lasting impact on their educational journey, empowering students, transforming lives, and fueling the passion of young minds to soar to greatness!
With over two decades of experience in education and admissions counseling, Jeff Knox is the trusted educational consultant for students and families, both in the DC Metro Area and around the globe.
Jeff founded Moxie College Counseling to help families manage each moving part of the admissions process. His resourceful and customized approach to high school planning and college admissions motivates students to boldly develop their plans and execute real action. Along with his team, Jeff continually monitors the ever-changing admissions landscape so that he is always ready to recommend accurate, effective, and meaningful guidance. Relying on his experience and continuous research of college admissions requirements, programs, and trends, he suggests colleges that will appropriately complement each student’s specific strengths and personal preferences.
Jeff has worked both in college admissions and as a high school and middle school English teacher. Through his previous work at the University of Pittsburgh’s Office of Admissions and Financial Aid, he has observed the college admissions process from the inside and uses that knowledge to help his students stand out in a compelling and genuine way.
His writing on admissions has been featured in the Washington Post and has been quoted in The Atlantic and Washington Monthly. Additionally, he is a former member of the University of Pittsburgh’s Admissions Advisory Board, serving as a consultant to help admissions officers understand what to look for in promising applicants. He is currently the chairman of the board for Story District, a Washington, DC nonprofit arts organization named the “gold standard” in storytelling by the Washington Post.
Jeff holds a Master of Art in Secondary Education, a Bachelor of Science in Public Health, and a Bachelor of Art in English Writing from the University of Pittsburgh. He subsequently completed post-graduate coursework in special education and holds an endorsement in gifted education from the University of Virginia. He is a voting member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC), the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA), and Higher Education Consultants Associate (HECA).
Henry C. Mulzac III is the Founder and Principal Education Consultant of Henry Charles Consulting. Established in 2018, his firm guides families through the complex private, boarding, international, and college-preparatory admissions processes. With over 18 years of experience, Henry operates at the intersection of independent school leadership, enrollment strategy, and student advocacy.
Henry began his career in independent education at The Potomac School in McLean, Virginia, where he spent a decade serving in multiple roles, including middle school history teacher, advisor, athletics coach, and Associate Director of Admissions.This multidimensional background allows him to expertly advise families on school selection, application strategy, and athletic placement, ensuring students find environments that transform their confidence and trajectory.
An active leader in education, Henry also serves on the Board of the Small Boarding School Association and holds professional affiliations with EMA, IECA, and NACAC. Beyond consulting, he is an invited speaker on leadership, identity, and family legacy. He draws deep inspiration from his family’s distinguished history, including his grandfather, a Tuskegee Airman, and his great-uncle, a pioneering merchant marine captain.
Holding a master’s degree from Georgetown University and a bachelor’s degree from the University of Maryland, Henry remains dedicated to helping students make informed, values-driven decisions to help them thrive.
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