OUR MISSION
To nurture and guide motivated young people in need to become well-educated, career-ready men and women for others.
OUR DNA
These are the fundamental and distinctive characteristics of our organization.
Academic Focus
We believe in the transformative power of education to develop lifelong learners.
Service and Community Engagement
We believe in the Jesuit-inspired, values-centered hallmark of building “persons for others.”
Family-like Settings to Create a Sense of Belonging
We believe youth derive their energy and sustenance from exposure to nurturing environments.
Long-Term and Comprehensive Commitment
We believe an enduring relationship with youth holds the most promise for attaining positive outcomes.
Faith-Based Values
We believe that a loving God cares about the life of every individual and we manifest this belief.
Voluntary Participant Commitment
We believe in the motivational power of self-selection into the Boys Hope Girls Hope program.
LOCAL IMPACT
In our unique residential program, scholars become a part of our community and, for 5 days a week, live in our dorm-style residence halls. They are surrounded by a community of role-model staff and volunteers that work to provide enrichment and support. Through many different avenues, our program is constantly enriched by the outside support of our volunteers and partners in the surrounding area.
HISTORY
Hope Ignites New York is a proud member of the Hope Ignites Network. Our Network Headquarters, located in St. Louis, Missouri, connects, provides leadership to, and offers signature college-preparatory programming to 16 affiliates. Each affiliate is independently incorporated, governed by its own board of directors, and responsible for its own fundraising. Affiliation and services agreements link the Network to ensure mission and brand fidelity, quality operations, maximum functional capacity, and consistency in training, programmatic standards, and best practices.
OUR TEAM
Hope Ignites New York is made up of passionate, mission-driven individuals. Our New York team and Board of Directors collaborate to ensure mission fidelity, financial stewardship, and transparency. This team is committed to continuous learning, effective programming, diversity, inclusion and improvement through impact evaluation and innovation.
Christina Hall
Lena Washington
Laressa Bordenave
Kevin Smith
MEET OUR BOARD
Our Board of Directors are committed to helping us succeed. Many of our members have a long dedicated history with our organization. They believe in our mission and we are thankful for the time they dedicate to us.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Jean-Philippe Brisson
Partner
Latham & Watkins
John K. Mara
President & CEO
New York Football Giants
Veronica Relea
Partner
Pillsbury Winthrop
Thomas S. Riggs
Partner
Goldman Sachs
BOARD MEMBERS
David Allinson
Partner
Latham & Watkins LLP
Kevin Chau
Managing Director
Merrill Lynch
Qing Chen
Managing Director
Morgan Stanley
T. Troy Dixon
Managing Partner/CIO
Hollis Park Partners
David Flowerdew
Millennium
David Gildea
Trader
Cantor Fitzgerald
Kevin Haskell
Managing Director
BBVA
Jack Plym
Portfolio Manager
Morgan Stanley
Bob Sloan
Managing Partner
S3 Partners
Robert Smith
Director of Facilities Engineering
Bae Systems
Netty H. Tsai
Managing Director
Morgan Stanley
HERE IS HOW YOU CAN PROVIDE HOPE
HERE IS HOW YOU CAN PROVIDE HOPE
