We are Hope Ignites New York
Hope Ignites New York helps motivated high school students rise above disadvantaged backgrounds. Our goal is to graduate young people who are physically, emotionally, and academically prepared for post-secondary education and productive life, breaking barriers so they can become community-minded leaders.
Hope Ignites firmly believes that young people have the power to overcome adversity, realize their potential, and help transform our world. They create these successes when we remove obstacles, support and believe in them, and provide environments and opportunities that build on their strengths.
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.
See how Hope Ignites is prioritizing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
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.
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
