Breakthrough Stories
Highlighting bright spots in our Breakthrough community
Cyrus Attia, MD Joins Breakthrough New York’s Board of Directors
Breakthrough New York is excited to welcome Cyrus Attia, MD to its Board of Directors. Dr. Attia’s appointment grows Breakthrough New York’s Board of Directors to 24 members, 33% of whom share the background and experiences of its students as either persons of color...
Jean-Pierre Jacquet Joins Breakthrough New York’s Board of Directors
Breakthrough New York is pleased to welcome Jean-Pierre (JP) Jacquet to its Board of Directors. Mr. Jacquet’s appointment grows Breakthrough New York’s Board of Directors to 24 members, 33% of whom share the background and experiences of its students as either persons...
Keshawn’s Journey: A Student Becomes the Teacher
The alum discusses how the college success program provided a unique teacher-training guide. When students enroll in Breakthrough New York as 6th graders, they are often at a pivotal moment in their lives. They are developing study habits to set them up for success in...
Breakthrough Hosts Academic Enrichment Fair for 1,400 Families
Breakthrough New York hosted the 2nd Annual Getting Ahead! Academic Enrichment Program Fair last month. The virtual fair featured over a dozen organizations that provide tuition-free educational programming to youth across NYC. This fair supports Breakthrough New...
Shelbi & Tylyce: A Dynamic Duo
The pair started with college on their mind and ended with a mentorship that meant so much more. At Breakthrough New York, relationships are more important than ever in encouraging students on their pathways to and through college. In 2020, we launched our college...
Drew Phillips Joins Breakthrough New York’s Board of Directors
Breakthrough New York is pleased to welcome Drew Phillips to its Board of Directors. This brings the number of board members to 23. “Drew’s passion for our 10-year commitment to students combined with his extensive previous board leadership experience make him a...
