Grant Recipients

NYGEAR UP Grants can be awarded to community-based organizations, school districts, community colleges, colleges and universities, as well as State Partners. The current NYGEAR UP grant was awarded to three community-based organizations, two community colleges, and five school districts. The current NYGEAR UP grant cycle runs from 2022 - 2029.

Binghamton City School District

  • Project Director

    Kyle Skinner

  • Project Coordinator

    Ryan Wells

College Bridge Café

  • Executive Director

    Kevin Anthony

  • Project Manager

    Brenda Diaz

  • Coordinator

    Anthony Topas

Jamestown Community College

  • Program Director

    Nichole Segrue

  • Associate Program Director

    Erin Carutis

Nassau Community College

  • Grant Director

    Justin Williams

  • Grant Advisor

    Nsikak Ekong

Newburgh City School District

  • Director of Grants

    Kevin Rothman

  • Program Coordinator

    Sharif Washington

Ossining City School District

  • Project Director

    Maria-Angelica Meyer

  • Project Coordinator

    Wendy Trager

Schenectady City School District

  • Project Director

    Dr. Leah Kedley

  • Project Coordinator

    Leah Hall

Syracuse City School District

  • Director of Grants

    Rachel Breslin

  • Project Coordinator

    Brandi Williams

Team First, Inc.

  • Executive Director

    Yvette Morgan, PhD

  • Data Specialist

    Ayanna Dewer

  • Evaluator

    Lily Hung, PhD.

Urban League of Rochester

  • Executive Director

    Taurean Uthman

  • Project Coordinator

    Christina Thadsamany

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