Executive Director, 82nd Street Academics

Who We Are 

82nd Street Academics is a long serving, community organization, based in Jackson Heights, that serves to complement public education in the Western Queens area of New York. We opened our doors as a summer school program in 1974 before adding an after school achievement program in 1997 and eventually becoming incorporated as a nonprofit in 2003. 82nd Street has built a strong community presence and now has multiple sites throughout Queens serving over 1,000 students. 

We pride ourselves on being a complement to public education and are committed to ensuring that our students, regardless of home language or other societal barriers, have access to quality higher education. 

We believe that our organization’s growth has provided both opportunities and challenges. As we move into the next phase of leadership, we are looking to revitalize the organization through strong non-profit management to set the stage for...