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MEET OUR
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Literacy Academy Collective’s Board of Directors is a dedicated group of leaders committed to advancing literacy for underserved students. With expertise in education, policy, and community advocacy, they guide LAC’s mission to break the cycle of illiteracy, focusing on students at the intersection of race, poverty, and disability. Their strategic oversight supports the growth of LAC’s schools and programs, ensuring equitable, science-based literacy education for all.
Jeannine Kiely
Member of Executive Committee of Community Board 2 Manhattan
Ingrid Bateman
Former Treasurer & Board Chair,
Classical Charter Schools
Dr. Meisha Porter
Visiting Senior Fellow,
Center for Educational Innovation
Andy Rafal
CEO, OLI Systems
Dr. Jamie Williamson
Head of School, The Windward School & Executive Director, The Windward Institute
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