Chanel Johnson
Software engineering and college admissions coach, former Meta engineer
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | College admissionsTech careers |
| Works with | Students, Professionals and Engineers |
| Also coaches | Career coach |
Chanel Johnson is a coach who helps students with college admissions and helps professionals break into and grow in tech. She spent almost five years at Meta and rose to Senior Software Engineer, working on the iOS apps for Facebook, Messenger and Instagram. She got into Brown University on a full-ride scholarship as a first-generation college student. She coaches from her own experience of finding her way with no clear roadmap.
What Chanel helps with
Chanel helps students get through college admissions and helps professionals move into and up in tech careers.
- Navigating college admissions without a clear roadmap
- Breaking into top tech companies as a software engineer
- Reaching the next career milestone in tech
- Building confidence and preparation for big steps
- Applying to college as a first-generation student
Who Chanel works with
Chanel works with students who are getting ready for college and with professionals who want to grow in tech. Her own path started as a first-generation college student, so she knows the challenges of figuring things out without a guide.
Background and qualifications
Chanel was accepted into Facebook University the summer after her freshman year. That launched her tech career. She later became a Senior Software Engineer at Meta, where she worked from August 2020 to January 2025. Her work covered iOS modularity, core app infrastructure and mobile infrastructure integrations across Facebook, Messenger and Instagram. She cut iOS binary sizes by 10% and was rated in the top 10% of Meta engineers in her first review cycle. She earned a full-ride scholarship to Brown University.
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Chanel Johnson reviews
Chanel Johnson has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 5 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
A former Senior Software Engineer at Meta who also coaches college admissions, after earning a full-ride scholarship to Brown University as a first-generation student.
Best for students and early tech professionals who want guidance from someone who has been through both college admissions and a top tech career.
Common questions
How much does Chanel Johnson charge?
Coaching with Chanel runs $70 to $130 an hour. Message Chanel from this page for an exact quote.
What does Chanel Johnson help with?
Chanel Johnson helps with navigating college admissions without a clear roadmap, breaking into top tech companies as a software engineer, reaching the next career milestone in tech and building confidence and preparation for big steps.
Does Chanel Johnson have reviews?
Chanel Johnson has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 5 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Does Chanel Johnson coach on both college admissions and tech careers?
Yes. She helps students with college admissions and helps professionals reach milestones in tech.
How do I contact Chanel Johnson?
Send Chanel a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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