


Associates Board Chair Spotlight: Shannon McDonald
Shannon McDonald has been with Breakthrough New York (BTNY) since 2018, starting as a volunteer and, in 2022, stepping up as chair of the Associates Board. Over the past few years, Shannon’s leadership has helped the board grow in size, community, and impact. She’s...
Alumni Spotlight: Karen Li’s Breakthrough Story
Breakthrough New York profoundly emphasizes community, viewing it as essential to fostering a sense of belonging and collective empowerment among our students, families, volunteers, and staff. For Karen Li (Yale University, Class of 2023), that sense of community...