NEWARK — When Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg announced in 2010 that he would be donating $100 million to Newark schools in a matching grant, many in the city expressed skepticism about how the money would be spent. Now, two years…
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In the role of President and CEO, Kimberly is in charge of all facets of grant making, accounting, finance, human resources and operations. Kim joined FNF after serving as Vice President of Finance & Operations at the Newark Charter School…
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In 2010, Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg announced a $100 million donation over five years to help the Newark Public Schools in New Jersey (assuming that another $100 million in matching funds could be found). From that contribution, the Foundation for…
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Whitney Tilson is the Founder and Managing Partner of T2 Partners LLC and the Tilson Mutual Funds, vice chairman of KIPP Academy Charter Schools, co-founder of the Initiative for a Competitive Inner City, and a director of Democrats for Education…
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Mayor Cory Booker is serving his second term as mayor of Newark. Mayor Booker previously served as Councilman for the Central Ward. In 2003, he founded Newark Now, which serves as an intermediary organization that partners with municipal government, residents,…
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Jen Holleran is the executive director of Start Up: Education and is an educator with more than two decades of experience. Prior to her position with Start Up, Jen was the Director of New Leaders for New Schools, a program…
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Enrico Gaglioti is the head of Equity Sales in North America for Goldman Sachs. He is a member of the Board of Trustees of Don Bosco Prep, a college preparatory high school for young men, dedicated to empowerment through high…
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