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Paige’s Story
Paige, a bright third grade student on the autism spectrum, sat at home for nearly two months waiting for a school placement that would meet her needs.
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Who We Are
Junior Board
Junior Board
The mission of Advocates for Children of New York (AFC)’s Junior Board is to support and promote the critical issues and efforts of Advocates for Children in a variety of ways, including:
- Serving as an advocate for quality and equitable public education;
- Providing input on AFC’s positions and raising visibility for the organization;
- Connecting resources (both financial and in-kind) to the organization;
- Organizing a variety of fund-raising projects that focus on the vital work of AFC;
- Making current and future New York City leaders aware of AFC and our programs.
Members
Alena Perszyk (Co-Chair)
Covington & Burling LLP
Alexandra Rodrigues (Co-Chair)
Arcallon, Inc.
Jackie Kahan (Treasurer)
Foley Hoag LLP
Jennifer Park (Membership Chair)
Morgan Stanley
Jill Steinman (Secretary)
Reevemark
Amy Cooperstein
Epstein Becker Green PC
Jeremy Goldberg
Squarepoint Capital
Andrew Hall
Polsinelli, P.C.
Andy Laine
CUNY Law student
John Nardi
Meta
Dolly Thomas
New York City Health & Hospitals – Queens
If you are interested in joining Advocates for Children’s Junior Board, please submit a completed application [PDF] and an updated copy of your resume to afcmembership@gmail.com.
If you have additional questions, contact afcmembership@gmail.com.