New York Associate Board

We are a group of passionate individuals committed to creating positive change within the movement for education equity in New York City.
TFA New York Board member Linnea Conrad Roberts with Associate Board members at our annual benefit dinner.

About Us

Since 2007, the Associate Board has rallied support among New York City’s champions and raised nearly one million dollars to support Teach For America New York corps members, alumni, and students. 

What We Do

Our sights are set on building sustainable support for Teach For America New York through

  • Events that spread awareness about the need for better education for all kids in NYC, regardless of zip code.
  • Fundraising that directly supports better education for kids in NYC who need it the most!
  • Volunteer experiences that offer an opportunity to make a difference in a child’s life.
  • New members and new friends! Learn more about joining below.

Become an Associate Board Member

Associate Board members formally agree to take their passion for education equity to the next level through the following activities:

  • Investing your time and ideas through biannual meetings, volunteer opportunities, committees, and annual events.
  • Committing to fundraising (or giving) at a Member ($1,500) or Leader ($2,500) level or higher for NYC’s educators and kids. 
  • Connecting TFA NY with people and organizations in your networks to help bring us closer to reaching our goals.
  • Educating yourself and advocating to your peers about how we can improve the education outcomes for low-income communities in NYC.
  • Volunteering your time to opportunities that impact kids in our city.

How to Apply

The next window to apply for TFA NY Associate Board membership is August 15 - September 15, 2024. To apply, please send a statement about your motivation to join and a link to your resume/LinkedIn page to Merritt Peck at Merritt.Peck@teachforamerica.org.
Associate Board members come together in celebration and camaraderie to commemorate a year of impact at the annual benefit dinner.

Meet Our Associate Board Members

Alumni Chair

CEO Connection

Jason Beck

Fortinbras Enterprises LP

Brad Bisca

Vornado Realty Trust

Brian Cantrell

Monarch Alternative Capital LP

Kevin Chen

M.A. Candidate, Stanford History

Zach Cherian

Imagine Learning

Lucas Cocco Delgado

Massachusetts

19

Google

JR Fujimoto

Louisiana

08

Stealth

Elizabeth Grabowski

Programs Chair

KQUIKA

Selah Hampton

Success Academy Charter Schools

Brad Hanson

Dallas-Fort Worth

18

Anchorage Capital Advisors

Eric Hubey

ExpandED Schools

Ashley Johnson

Cleveland

14

Jefferies LLC

Jaspinder Kanwal

Bregal Sagemount

Stephanie Li

64 Squares

Yin Lin

New York

11

Lazard

Alex McEnroe

Warburg Pincus

Zack Milles

PayPal

Amy Pinkus

Bay Area

17

Lowenstein Sandler LLP

Kelsey Repka

Mississippi Delta

11

Daikin Comfort

Andrew Senter

Bay Area

10

Chan Zuckerberg Initiative

Angela Shin

Bay Area

13

Development Chair

Baker & Hostetler, LLP

Victoria Stork

Mississippi

11

Carta

Kavya Tewari