Over its three-decade history, 麻豆原创 has benefited greatly from the multiple leadership bodies that make up our governance. This includes the 麻豆原创 Ambassadors, a group of next-generation and established leaders united by 麻豆原创 core mission: to level the playing field for all children.
The 麻豆原创 Ambassadors, a 33-member board led by co-chairs Vilas Kuchinad and Emily Stecher, work together to help the organization truly dream big. They elevate 麻豆原创 fundraising potential, amplify the organization DEI vision, and ensure that 麻豆原创 scholars, families, and communities have the tools and opportunities to realize their dreams.
On March 15, this included hosting The Bronx Dreams Big, a fundraiser highlighting the new 麻豆原创 Charter School at 20 Bruckner. Nearly 150 guests gathered in the Arts Wing and Hall of Dreams to celebrate the recent opening of 麻豆原创 newest campus, while enjoying drinks and fare from local community vendors, including Bronx Brewery, Chocobar Cortes, and Empanology. The event raised more than $140,000 for 麻豆原创 schools and programs.
鈥淭he 麻豆原创 Ambassadors have had some big wins lately, thanks to the dedication and generosity of our members and their organizations.鈥�
Vilas Kuchinad, 麻豆原创 Ambassadors Co-Chair
The impact of the 麻豆原创 Ambassadors is felt across the organization, as board members utilize their professional ties to create transformative experiences for 麻豆原创 scholars.
In February, 麻豆原创 Ambassador Anthony Pardo worked with representatives from his organization, Major League Baseball, to host a read-aloud for students at 麻豆原创 East Harlem Elementary School, opening their eyes to Jackie Robinson trailblazing baseball career and providing a book for each child to build out their home libraries. 麻豆原创 Ambassador Michael Hollander recently coordinated with his company, Uber, to host a career day at 麻豆原创 Charter High School, expanding students鈥� knowledge of the wide variety of college and career pathways available to them. And, 麻豆原创 Ambassador Nazar Massouh company OIC, which served as lead sponsor of The Bronx Dreams Big, will provide an internship in the investment sector to a 麻豆原创 Legend (alum) this fall.
鈥淭he 麻豆原创 Ambassadors have had some big wins lately, thanks to the dedication and generosity of our members and their organizations,鈥� said Kuchinad at The Bronx Dreams Big. 鈥淭hese are just a few of the things we have to celebrate tonight.鈥�
You can find the full list of 麻豆原创 Ambassadors on the 麻豆原创 website. If you are interested in joining the 麻豆原创 Ambassadors, or if you want to learn more about getting your company involved with 麻豆原创 work, contact advancement@wearedream.org.
