New York Associate Board

The Associate Board brings together emerging leaders who are committed to advancing Teach For America New York's mission of expanding educational opportunity for all children. Through fundraising, advocacy, and community engagement, members help expand TFA's impact across 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

We help build sustained support for Teach For America New York through:

  • Events that bring together leaders, advocates, and supporters who are committed to expanding educational opportunity across New York.
  • Fundraising that supports Teach For America New York's work with corps members, alumni, students, and school communities.
  • Volunteer and engagement opportunities that foster meaningful connections to TFA's mission and impact.

Become an Associate Board Member

Associate Board members support Teach For America New York's work in a variety of meaningful ways, including:

  • Investing their time, expertise, and ideas through quarterly meetings, volunteer opportunities, and annual events.
  • Committing to fundraising (or giving) $2,500 to directly support Corps Member programming.
  • Leveraging their networks to connect TFA New York with individuals, organizations, and opportunities that strengthen our work.​

How to Apply

The next window to apply for TFA NY Associate Board membership is August 15 - September 15, 2026. To apply, please send a statement about your motivation to join and a link to your resume/LinkedIn page to Farihah Shameem (farihah.shameem@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

GSV Ventures

Lucy Baldwin

Greater Chicago

19

Thomson Reuters

Christopher Chen


Monarch Alternative Capital

Kevin Chen

Bregal Sagemount

Brooke Fuller

Robinson & Cole LLP

​​​Sabrina Galli

Eastern North Carolina

14


Anchorage Capital Advisors

Eric Hubey


Board Co-Chair

ExpandED Schools

Ashley Johnson

Cleveland

14


Linkedin

Brooke Kahn

New York

12

Jefferies LLC

Jaspinder Kanwal


EQT

Jeffrey Luo


Akin Gump Strauss Hauer and Feld LLP

Caitlin Olwell

Chicago

09


Board Co-Chair

Lowenstein Sandler LLP

Kelsey Repka

Mississippi Delta

11


Daikin Comfort

Andrew Senter

Bay Area

10


Dream Machine Innovation Lab

Sierra Stone

Phoenix

17

Morgan Stanley

William Villarina


Black Diamond Capital Management

Jared Yaghoubin