Board of Directors

The Urban Assembly Board of Directors is made up of a diverse group of professionals committed to improving the landscape of public education in order to increase opportunities for all students that open new avenues for social and economic mobility.

With the support of our Board of Directors, the UA is ensuring that our proven model for increasing the academic achievement of underserved students continues to grow in New York City and beyond.

Khalida Ali, Vista Equity Partners

Rev. Jacques DeGraff, New York Theological Seminary

Jane Martinez Dowling, KIPP NYC

Roger F. Harris, Roger Harris Educational Consultants LLC

Simeon Iheagwam, NOEMIS Ventures

Angie Karna, Nomura Securities

Kristin Kearns-Jordan, Jordan Family Foundation

John Kneisley, Prospect Capital Management

Scott Landis, The Landis Group

Meisha Ross Porter, Bronx Community Foundation

Dianna O'Doherty, Profit Line

Tara Ramirez, Educator

Abby Jo Sigal, NYC Mayor's Office of Talent and Workforce Development

James Stone, New Mountain Capital