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EMPOWERING

FUTURE LEADERS

ANNUAL REPORT 2017-2018 OUR MISSION

REACH Prep provides access to transformative educational experiences that empower underserved, high-achieving students to graduate from top colleges and emerge as the next generation of leaders.

BECCA DAVIS, RP Cohort 7, at her graduation from Georgetown Law in May 2018.

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Keith D. Grossman Chair

Suzanne Sammis Cabot Vice-Chair

Paul L. Triggiani Treasurer

Carolyn Saunders DEAR FRIENDS, Secretary

Lisa Argrette Ahmad In 2019, REACH Prep kicks off its 25th year, a milestone anniversary that we will celebrate with Maxine K. Armstrong overwhelming gratitude and excitement for what is ahead in the years to come. REACH Prep has been Neil Augustine Alexandre Bettamio committed to guiding academically motivated black and Latino students on a 12-year educational journey Kimberly Clarke from 4th grade through college since our founders admitted the first cohort of Scholars in 1994. During Trish Davies this time, 150 Alumni have graduated from top independent schools and colleges, 90% of whom attained Kim Jeffery Melissa McKeithen their college degree in 4-6 years, far above the national average of 59%. Pamela McKoin Heather Mosley Scott Nelson REACH Prep’s lifelong impact on its Scholars can be found in the classrooms and communities where Betsy O’Reilly they excel as engaged students and active leaders, as well as in the words of our Alumni captured in this Rodman Tilt III Jill Weiss year’s annual report. Our students’ unwavering determination, hard work and strong character coupled Carolyn Wiener with our unparalleled network of support and opportunities have created a powerful and ever-widening ripple effect that continues to transform lives. ADVISORY COMMITTEE We are truly grateful for REACH Prep’s generous donors, partners and friends who have helped our Sarah Burdett Peter Chapman students gain access to and thrive in top educational environments and ultimately develop into exceptional Julie S. Core leaders. It is because of your shared commitment to and investment in our mission that our students Joan W. Duncan Gloria Fernandez-Tearte can continue to achieve unmatched outcomes and inspire future generations. We hope you enjoy the Patsy G. Howard, Founder following pages that highlight what was an exciting year for REACH Prep, and we offer our deepest thanks Jill Olson William Porter for your support of our extraordinary Scholars. Jasmine Posey Peggy Sarkela Deborah F. Stiles With gratitude, Linda Vasu Kirby D. Williams Everett Wilson Deanne H. Winokur Patricia Young, Founder

Keith D. Grossman Gina Lucas Chair of the Board of Directors Chief Executive Officer CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Gina Lucas

2 3 Avery O., RP Cohort 25, utilizing her Chrome- book to take notes in class at Prep Academy, REACH PREP’S Summer 2018. 12-YEAR CONTINUUM PREP ACADEMY

Students begin their 12-year REACH Prep journey at the end of their ADMISSION PREP INDEPENDENT MIDDLE HIGH COLLEGE SUMMER COLLEGE & ACADEMY SCHOOL SCHOOL SCHOOL GUIDANCE OPPORTUNITIES ALUMNI 4th grade year with Prep Academy, a rigorous 15-month academic PLACEMENT SUPPORT SUPPORT SUPPORT program. This intensive, interdisciplinary program is designed to GRADE 4 GRADES 4-5 GRADES 6 & 9 GRADES 6-8 GRADES 9-12 GRADES 11-12 THROUGHOUT COLLEGE prepare students for the academic environment they will encounter when admitted to an . The Prep Academy curriculum mirrors a typical independent school curriculum and is focused on Since its founding in 1994, REACH Prep has directed its targeted efforts to help high- academic preparation and study skills. achieving black and Latino students prepare for success in, and graduate from, top-tier colleges and universities. Our model of rigorous preparation, individualized support and close academic monitoring helps students develop their academic, personal and early professional potential. A student’s REACH Prep journey, with all of its comprehensive components, is a proven way to combat the statistics of historically underrepresented PREP ACADEMY students gaining access to and thriving in independent school and college. High POSITIVE RISK CULTIVATES: HIGH expectations, leadership and giving back are key elements of what REACH Prep expects TAKING EXPECTATIONS from its students through their 12-year experience.

STEAM ELECTIVES Science Latin RP Cohort 25 Technology A REACH PREP Dance students, Abby Arts/Engineering SCHOLAR IS: Swimming A. and Carys K., Math Research in Latin class at Prep Academy, An independent Summer 2018. critical thinker A thoughtful MINDFULNESS problem solver RESILIENCE An effective HUMANITIES communicator SOCIAL- English EMOTIONAL Ancient Civilizations A responsible LEARNING Writing digital citizen Mindfulness Middle School Transition Placement

A REACH PREP SCHOLAR STUDIES:

CURIOSITY COOPERATION

4 5 TJ Ramirez, Director of Middle School Programs, showing support for Raphael M., RP Cohort 23 and ‘25, at King’s lower school production of Aristocats in February 2018. MIDDLE SCHOOL SUMMER & HIGH SCHOOL OPPORTUNITIES

Throughout middle and high school, REACH Prep focuses on providing REACH Prep strives to provide constructive and enriching summer experiences for its ongoing guidance, support and opportunities to ensure Scholars’ success students. Through REACH Prep facilitated programs and summer opportunities offered on their journey to college. REACH Prep attends to the academic and by generous partners, our goal is to provide transformative, and otherwise unobtainable, social-emotional development of each Scholar through year-round advising, experiences for personal growth, early career exploration and academic enrichment. workshops, school visits and access to a variety of enrichment opportunities. Programming is student-centered, and is designed to establish constructive

relationships with all stakeholders in order to create a comprehensive This summer, Luis O. from RP Cohort 18 and The Stanwich REACH PREP’S SUMMER support network in which Scholars can thrive. School ‘19, traveled to Albania, Macedonia, Montenegro PARTNERSHIPS INCLUDE: and Greece with the Student Diplomacy Corps (SDC). Luis, Academic enrichment opportunities along with ten other students from throughout the U.S., Outdoor leadership PARTNER SCHOOLS Overnight camps spent one month overseas exploring anthropology and Pre-collegiate programs Canterbury School human geography in the Balkans, and left with a deeper REACH PREP MIDDLE SCHOOL Service learning level of global awareness. Luis worked with REACH Prep Specialty camps Columbia Grammar and Preparatory School & HIGH SCHOOL SUPPORT throughout the application process and, due to REACH Study abroad programs Convent of the Sacred Heart, NYC Prep’s strong partnership with SDC and our generous Summer internships/employment Ethical Culture Fieldston School donors, we were able to provide financial support to help Fairfield College Preparatory School • Individualized advising • Extracurricular planning & advising Luis attend. Fairfield Country Day School • Grade-specific course review & previews • Access to leadership development Fordham Preparatory School • Collaboration with schools programming & opportunities • Tutoring • Community service The Greenwich Country Day School • Executive functioning workshops • Peer mentorships The Gunnery • ISEE/ SSAT preparation This summer, REACH Prep collaborated with the Mountain Workshop to provide a multi-day Outdoor Leadership Workshop The for REACH Prep’s middle school students. This multi-day workshop King School Academic Leadership included high and low ropes courses, and a hike around Mountain The Lakes Park in North Salem, NY. It taught students to lean on one The Montessori School Achievement Development another and rely on teamwork to complete these challenges, and New Canaan Country School sparked discussion around courage, authenticity and leadership. Northfield Mount Hermon Northwood School Andover Pierrepont School Social- College The Kailah C., RP Cohort 20 and ‘21, Ridgefield Academy Emotional Guidance and Celeste B., RP Cohort 20 and Greenwich Academy ‘22, Rippowam Cisqua School attended Camp Woodstock YMCA in Woodstock Valley, CT. Development This partnership with Camp Woodstock is one of numerous partnerships REACH Prep has with overnight and specialty camps Sacred Heart Greenwich • Individualized college & financial aid guidance in New England. Camp Woodstock is committed to creating an St. Luke’s School • College admission & transition workshops inclusive atmosphere where campers can develop confidence, School of the Holy Child, Rye • Identity & self-advocacy workshops • Financial aid workshops strengthen friendships and connect to the natural world. Through Soundview Preparatory School • Grade-specific transition workshops • College visits & presentations this strong partnership, REACH Prep secures camperships which The • Student check-ins • SAT/ACT preparation lessen the financial burden on students and families. The • Parent workshops & support • Resumé building & networking opportunities Whitby

6 7 We serve Amherst College | Barnard College | Binghamton University/SUNY | Brandeis College | Boston College 100% 90%+ Boston University | Brown University | Bryn Mawr College | Bucknell University | Colgate University 250 of REACH Prep of REACH Prep REACH Prep Scholars are Columbia University | Cornell University | Dartmouth College | Davidson College | Dickinson College students and Scholars graduate Scholars graduate accepted to some of the | Emory University | | Franklin & Marshall College | George Washington University | Georgetown University | Gettysburg College | Grinnell College | Harvard University their families from high school. from college 150 100% Hobart and William Smith Colleges | Howard University | Johns Hopkins University | Lehigh University each year. dynamic and of REACH Prep in 4-6 years. top colleges Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Middlebury College | University | Northeastern young professionals Scholars gain in the nation and around the University | Northwestern University | | Rice University | Rochester Institute of make up our admission to college. world, including: Technology | Smith College | Spelman College | Swarthmore College | Syracuse University | Trinity College Alumni network. Tufts University | University of Chicago | University of | University of Pennsylvania Vassar College | Villanova University | Wake Forest University | Washington University in St. Louis Wesleyan University | Williams College | Yale University REACH PREP

KELLY BOJIC KEVIN COLLADO BECCA DAVIS MALCOLM TAYLOR RP Cohort 13 RP Cohort 13 RP Cohort 7 RP Cohort 10 Greenwich Academy ‘13 Rye Country Day School ‘14 Glastonbury High School ‘08 Horace Mann ‘11 Princeton University ‘18 Hobart and William Smith Colleges ‘18 Northeastern University ‘12 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign ‘15 Georgetown Law ‘18 Boston University ‘16 “ REACH Prep has provided me with “ REACH Prep has helped me in my educational mentorship that has helped me build journey from the very beginning by providing “ REACH Prep is probably one of the best things “ I chose grad school to continue my academic confidence to seize any opportunities that me with an invaluable support system and the that has ever happened to me, coming in growth and learn more about the intersection of interest me or come my way. Starting with necessary resources. In addition to my parents, second only to the amazing parents I was business and advanced mathematics. It was very my experience in Prep Academy many years REACH has been the driving force behind my blessed with. Through them, I learned how difficult, but the grit that REACH Prep instilled ago, I have learned to keep reaching for educational accomplishments, instilling in me the to walk, talk, think, and act like a leader, in me helped me focus and continue through this bigger and better opportunities and have Kelly Bojic value of an education and allowing me to believe and I owe my current lot in life largely to the Becca Davis journey. REACH Prep has always encouraged me to faith in my ability to be successful.” in the significant role that it has and continues to foundation REACH Prep helped me to build.” continue learning and growing, and has nourished have in my success.” a passion for knowledge since my childhood.” Kelly is now an Investment Banking Analyst at Becca graduated with honors from Georgetown Morgan Stanley. While at Princeton, Kelly was a Kevin graduated in May 2018 with his Bachelor’s in Law in May 2018 and is awaiting the results of the After graduating with his Bachelor’s in Mechanical member of the women’s rowing team, she was a Architectural Studies and a minor in Music from Hobart July 2018 California State Bar Exam. She currently Engineering from University of Illinois at Urbana- peer career advisor and a teaching assistant for and William Smith Colleges. Kevin was selected by the works in the Los Angeles office of one of the most Champaign and his Masters in Mathematical Finance numerous courses in Economics and Statistics. City of Geneva, NY to address food security and access prestigious law firms in the world, Quinn Emanuel from Boston University, Malcolm now works as a She has been accepted to the Harvard Business issues in the city’s most impoverished neighborhoods Urquhart & Sullivan LLP. Decision Scientist at Marcus by Goldman Sachs. School’s 2+2 program and is looking forward through the AmeriCorps VISTA program. With a family Malcolm first realized his interest in machine learning to return to school for her MBA to build on her background in the supermarket business, interests in and data science in college and he has worked to foster skillset and position herself as a strong future urban planning and community organizing, and a passion and develop these interests ever since. In his current Kevin Collado Malcolm Taylor business leader. for helping others, Kevin naturally gravitated toward this role at Goldman, Malcolm uses data to derive insights opportunity to make a difference within his community. and inform marketing and risk decisions. 8 9 2017-2018 HIGHLIGHTS & INITIATIVES

Throughout the 2017-2018 fiscal year, as we approached the organization’s 25th Anniversary, REACH FORWARD: REACH Prep focused its efforts on initiatives that will continue to support its critical mission, expand services and create a sustainable plan for the organization’s future. VISION FOR THE FUTURE

WITH THE HELP OF STAKEHOLDERS, including parents, Board Members, Alumni, Scholars, donors, faculty, staff and school partners, REACH Prep engaged in a strategic planning experience over the last year JUNIOR COUNCIL that involved a comprehensive review of our 12-year program model and mission coupled with an articulation of shared hopes and expectations as the organization prepares to embark on its 25th year.

ANNOUNCING A This process included a first-ever Visioning Day open to the community in the fall of 2017, which allowed for guided reflections and dynamic discussions about the past, present and future of REACH Prep. The $2 MILLION organization emerged from this planning process with a clear vision, an updated mission statement, a reaffirmation of our programming efforts, GIFT TO REACH PREP and key goals aimed at amplifying REACH Prep’s effectiveness, influence and outcomes over the next five years, and beyond.

2017-2018 REACH PREP IS THRILLED to announce that this year the ESTABLISHED IN 2017, the REACH PREP’S 2018-2022 STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS JUNIOR COUNCIL organization received a generous gift of $2 million from a first- REACH Prep Junior Council time donor to establish new programs and enhance current enables a new generation Sara Bartow services to support our high school and college Scholars on their of professionals and Co-Chair path to college admission, persistence and completion. philanthropists to promote the Andrew Jones mission of REACH Prep through GOAL: REACH PREP SCHOLARS GOAL: REACH PREP PARTNERS Co-Chair In 2022, REACH Prep Scholars and families have access In 2022, REACH Prep’s educational, funding, and community fundraising, volunteering and This unprecedented gift will help REACH Prep build on and Lauren O’Shaughnessy to the knowledge, resources, and guidance necessary for partnerships are growing in effectiveness and numbers. networking. In its first year, achieve the following goals over the next few years: Event Chair Scholars to persist on their educational journeys and be the group formed a Steering prepared for a global society. By enhancing relationships with current partner independent Committee and named its first Anjelique Parnell, RP Cohort 9 To further improve REACH Prep Scholars’ ability to schools, colleges, and other community organizations, as well • Co-Chairs. In addition to their Secretary achieve college success measured by competitive college Ever dedicated to providing individualized support for as forging new affiliations with these types of institutions, involvement in REACH Prep’s Sam E. Wilson admission options that include strong and viable financial our Scholars and their families, REACH Prep will expand REACH Prep will not only expand educational opportunities annual fundraisers, the group Treasurer aid packages. leadership development opportunities, increase staffing for its Scholars, but will also broaden its pool of potential spearheaded a college care Christine Arzeno dedicated to supporting Scholars, and build a larger network funding resources. To ensure the highest levels of college persistence and package event in December Margo Cole • Susannah Vasu Dacey of robust internship opportunities. completion in 4-6 years through new and increased as well as a “Summer Kickoff” event in June to network and Graci Lockhart Djuranovic support and programming from 9th grade through college. Naomi Dubissette, RP Cohort 10 introduce new friends to REACH Prep. Kristin Hoffmann • To transform our leadership development and early Catherine Polisi Jones professional opportunities for high school and college Liz Losch GOAL: REACH PREP IDENTITY & IMPACT We look forward to many Scholars. Betsy McIntyre In 2022, REACH Prep is known and valued for its societal more exciting opportunities GOAL: REACH PREP ALUMNI David Menard, RP Cohort 7 In 2022, REACH Prep graduates are a part of a strong peer impact and for transforming the lives of its Scholars. and initiatives with the Junior Vanessa Rios, RP Cohort 4 REACH Prep is profoundly grateful for this investment in network of emerging leaders and actively engaged Alumni. Council in the future! Alex Steel Scott our mission and for the ability to deepen and strengthen our Through increased brand awareness, engagement with Skyler Serenbetz commitment to our Scholars. Malcolm Taylor, RP Cohort 10 Recognizing that the achievements of our Alumni reflects local and national organizations, identification of promising Christina Fox Tilt the success of our program, REACH Prep will enhance and growth opportunities and the sharing of best practices, Rodman Tilt III, expand networking opportunities, grow and cultivate a well- REACH Prep will effectively share its mission, successes Board Liaison to the Council connected and engaged Alumni community, and increase and positive impact on a significantly larger scale. Lisa Volling resources devoted to Alumni engagement. Jeff Volling Amanda Wilson 10 11 Jeanne & Darren Fogel Paula J. Simon Leni Klaimitz We are tremendously grateful for Icy & L. Scott Frantz Michele & Scott L. Smith Jennifer & John Klein REACH PREP FINANCIAL STATEMENT Abby & Lloyd Gerry Susan & Marko H. Sonnenberg Olga Kurbanov (Unaudited) the generous contributions Amanda & Samuel Goldworm St. Luke’s School Cindy & Rick Leaman Anna & Scott Greenberg Debbie & Craig Stapleton LogicPrep July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018 The Greenblatt and Greco Families Michael Starr Virginia & John Lyddane received throughout the year from Greens Farms Academy Jeffery Stegenga Justin Maccarone Greenwich Academy Rachel & Alex Stern Andrea Martin July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018. The Greenwich Country Day School Lisa & Scott Stuart Kristina & Andrew Mathias Greenwich Education Group Rama & Toni Subramaniam Charlotte & Edouard Matitia Greenwich Hospital Siobhan Burns & Ralph Sutton Lisa & Jay McDermott Gina Lucas & Charles Guerrero Christina & Rodman K. Tilt, III Lea Medow $50,000+ Barbara & Edgar Harty Hackley School Marilen & Rod Tilt Anne Marie & Douglas Mellert Anonymous Jones Day REVENUE Revenue By Source Sarita & Gregory Hanley Brook & Michael Urban Bets Miller Bridgemill Foundation Isabel & David Lasky The Harvey School Terri Walker Kimberly Short & Richard Morgner The Mandel Family Fund The Leon Lowenstein Foundation Nicole & Larry Heath Barbara & Joseph Walsh, III Julia & Peter Morrow Donated Goods Serenbetz Family Foundation Joanna Schulman Individual Contributions $2,651,165 Wendy & Edward Henderson Valerie & Steven Wayne Ellen-Jane Moss & Services: Jean & Stuart Serenbetz Evelyn & Donald MacKenzie 1% Tiere & Bill Hessert The John S. & Amy S. Patricia & Jeffrey Murphy Foundation Contributions $123,500 Cindi & Warren Serenbetz Christie & Christopher Manning Ellen & Christopher Hoeffel Weinberg Foundation Mandy Murphy Carolyn & Malcolm H. Wiener Edward John Noble Foundation Special Events, net $493,853 Henry L. Hoffmann, Jr. Jill & Jonathan Weiner Peter Niehaus O’Connell Family Foundation, Inc. Gary Holtzer Whitby Anne & David Ogilvy Donated Goods & Services $29,050 $20,000 - $49,999 Jennifer & Paul Pappalardo Individual Patsy G. Howard Amanda & Sam E. Wilson Paula Oppenheim Kimberley & Neil A. Augustine Lisa Donahue & John Patton Contributions: Marta Beltramo & Claudio Irigoyen Elisa & Tom Wilson Beverly & Peter B. Orthwein Foundation 80% Beatriz & Alexandre Bettamio Robert & Nancy Risman Catherine Polisi & Andrew Jones Dee & Pug Winokur Kate & Bart Osman TOTAL $3,297,568 Special Contributions: Susan & Peter R. Chapman Ropes & Gray LLP Events: 15% JP Morgan Private Bank Victoria & James Young Harley & Stephen Osman McKay & Stuart Feldman Rye Country Day School 4% Anne & David A. Juge Cristina & Donald Young Lisa Owens The Patricia S. Heyman Foundation Sexton Family Foundation Alicia Ernst & John Katzman Maria & Ayman Zameli Vanuce & Sergio Pedreiro Meg & Andrew Hobson Mark Somerstein Karen & Dennis Keegan Alex & Mark Zubko Rosa Perkins Esther A. & Joseph Klingenstein Fund Augusto Urmeneta Pauline & Thomas B. Ketchum Gina Pate Pierce & Stephen Pierce The Pinkerton Foundation Shauna & Eric M. Varvel Stefanie & Bill Kies $500 - $999 Bonnie Prasad Lisa-Claire Sigal & Paul L. Triggiani Lisa & Jeff Volling EXPENSES Joni & Kevin Kimberlin Anonymous (2) Sarah & Sean Reynolds Virginia Wellington Cabot Foundation King School Cortney Aggarwal Chris Rile $1,000 – $4,999 The Ruth & Seymour Brian & Hadley Allen Rosa Ortiz & Brett A. Roer Anonymous (2) Program Services $1,457,066 $10,000 – $19,999 Klein Foundation Inc. Chelsey & Frank Altomaro Norman Roth Anonymous (2) Pam Farr & Buf Alexander Sally & Larry J. Lawrence Virginia Bachman Karen F. Royce Management & General $107,122 Lisa Argrette Ahmad & Zubaid Ahmad Lisa & Julian Allen Serena & John Liew Bridget Bartlett Cynthia Russell Peter & Nancy Allatt Foundation Alpert Family Foundation Fundraising $123,211 Steve Lipman Kristen & Richard Beckman Meg & Stewart M. Russell Expenses Peter & Nancy Allatt Alvarez & Marsal North America, LLC Little Wings Foundation, Inc Abby Meiselman & Kenneth Bloom Wendy Sacks Lauren Walsh Aundrea & James Amine Lindley Pless Kathryn Tabner & Michael Boardman Catherine Samuels Asness Family Foundation Melinda Andrade TOTAL $1,687,399 Birgitta & Robert E. Longnecker Cynthia & Brooks Borcherding Kessa Schaeffer Laurel & Cliff Asness Michele & Stephen Antinelli Victoria & Jeffrey Maggard William & Skye Brewer School of the Holy Child Management Kristin & John Clark Helga Kyska & Matias Araujo Liz Smith Mao Cheryl & Matt Brooks Deborah Shabecoff & General: Mark & Trish Davies Carol & Brad Asness The Masters School Carol Burns Kathleen Schoonmaker 7% Dana & Robert Hamwee Nancy & Richard Axilrod Niki & John McCarthy Katherine Clark J. Bradford Smith The Per & Astrid Katherine N. Bartels Melissa McKeithen Carla Coelho Karina & Cory Solomon Heidenreich Family Foundation Jane Condon & Kenneth Bartels CURRENT ASSETS Program Debra & Michael McLaughlin Caroline Shen & Matthew Crakes Lynn Sorensen Services: Per Heidenreich Sara & Philip Bartow Vivek Melwani Jocelyne & David A. DeNunzio Farrel & Steven Starker 86% Cecilie Jedlicka Shelley & Grant Behrman Allan & Vera Merrill Paul Ruh & Marisol Diez de Bonilla Lea & Timothy Stevens The Hennessy Foundation James Berger Cash $257,034 Joyce Zee & Andrew Morgan Carla Dosmond Deighton Cleve Taylor Fundraising: The Jeffery Family Fund Eryn & Michael Bingle Martha Staniford & Matthew Myers Lauren & John Driscoll Andrea Thais Contributions & Grants $27,350 7% Mara & Thomas Lehrman Michelle & John Binnie Patrick J. Nash Nancy A. Duffy Joan Thakor Lone Pine Foundation, Inc. The Honorable & Investments, at fair value $4,613,687 Susan & Scott A. Nelson Julia & Thomas Dunn Wray & Melissa Thorn Leslie & Robert Dahl Mrs. Richard Blumenthal New Canaan Community Foundation Daniel S. Evans Sally & Roger D. Turner Prepaid Expenses $6,525 McDade Family Foundation Brunswick School New Canaan Country School Kathy & Tom Ewald Ed & Cristina Vittoria Dr. Laurence Morse & Eunice & Robert Burnett Security deposit, Richard Northrop Meredith & Brian Feurtado Christine Walker Other: $30,856 Mrs. Pamela McKoin Pat & Gillespie Caffray Amanda & Ned Oakley Gary Findley Dr. Chai Kulsakdinum & Julie Wang equipment, etc., net Heather & Daniel L. Mosley Melinda Carroll The William S. Ogden Family Rachael Foust John L. & Sue Ann Weinberg Pam & Richard T. Niner Tiffany Burnette & Don Casturo Dara O’Hara Hollie & Jack Franke Foundation Jill & Brian J. Olson William L. Chapman Ellen & William Oppenheim Afton Fraser Jean Rose Elizabeth & Edward O’Reilly Karen & Mike Charlton TOTAL $4,935,452 Melissa & Jim O’Shaughnessy Meryl & John French Bob & Alicia Wyckoff Lauren & Patrick O’Shaughnessy Nina Cheigh Gaier & Samuel Palmisano Leslie Lucas & Doug Gallager Patricia & Thomas Young William S. Paley Foundation, Inc. Jana & Marquette Chester Jill & Miguel Patricio Aurelio Garcia-Miro Virginia & Robert Zink Peter M. Sacerdote Foundation Dan & Jill Ciporin Jill Oberlander & Larry Penn Virginia Genereux Carol H. Zuckert Alisa & Curt Brockelman Ann & George Clessas Nancy & Jon Pundyk Eva Giagni Eileen & Steve Simmons Gretchen Carlson & Casey Close Pure Edge, Inc. Beatrice & Anthony Gibney Up to $500 Tudor Foundation, Inc. Karen & Brian Cohn Tenley Reed Sarah & Robert Greenhill Anonymous (7) Kerry & Charles Tyler Judy & Chris Collins Patti & Mark Renton Kristy & Robert Harteveldt Luke Albright Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP Emily & Peter Crisp Alison & Kemberly Richardson Donna & Glenn Hascher Amazon Smile Foundation Jill & Jeffrey Weiss Margaret Sarkela & John W. Curtis Ellen & Richard Paul Richman Stephen & Dale Hoffman Joan P. Andrews Elizabeth & David Daigle Riverdale Country School Linda Holden-Bryant Philip Anker Lucy & Nathaniel Day $5,000 – $9,999 Liz & John Roddy Linda & Paul Huston Vanessa Anom Nancy & Robert Del Genio Maxine K. Armstrong Deborah & Charles Royce Nan & Bill Johnson Carolyn & David Antoine Braiden & Tom Digan Emily & Christopher Burns Joe Sabia Amanda & Kevin Kavanagh Lisa & Douglas Antonacci Gwendolyn M. Parker & For more information, please visit Suzanne & James Cabot Sacred Heart Greenwich Marie-France & Rene Kern Christine Arzeno Joan W. Duncan Conway MacKenzie Carolyn & Andrei Saunders Chi Kim Connan & Andrew Ashforth our website at www.reachprep.org or Judy & Tony B. Evnin The Goodnow Fund Peter & Carol Seldin Allyson Kim Roselaine Aspilaire Fairfield Country Day School call us at 203.487.0750 Anne & Carl Goodnow Albert Shin Tammy & Nicholas Kiratsous Layla & Essa Audi Tracy & Keith Grossman Lisa & William Fallon 12 13 Lourdes Ayala Elizabeth Fogarty Caroline Simmons & Arthur Linares Nicole Reindel, RP Cohort 15 Emily & John Bajus Guilbert Francois, RP Cohort 12 Lincoln Property Company Mary Jo & William H. Riddle, Jr. Laurie Ballantoni Marie-Ange & Fritzgerald Francois Penny & Alexander Liu Aimee Rincon AN EVENING IN THE PARK Susan & Philip H. Bartels Lynn Friedberg Elsa Pineda & Jorge Lopez Melissa Rinzler Evelyn & Marvin Batres Ana L. Gallegos Kelin & Julio Lopez Ana & Steve Ripp , 2017 Simone Becker Courtney & Daniel Galvan Elizabeth Losch Irene & Sidney Ritman Lauren Bellmare Maria Aguilar & Angel Garcia Marianne Losch Maribell Vergara & Jesus Rodriguez Jonathan Edmond, Belly & Body Diana & Eddi Garcia-Sanabria Kristina & Frank Loverro Michelle Rogers Lisa Benmeir Garden Catering Mr. & Mrs. Donald F. Lucey Lourdes Falcon & Rudy Rosales David Max Bichunsky Camilla & Leonardo Gazal Jennifer Lugo Amy Horbar & Allan Ruchman Maritza & Jeffrey A. Block Laura & Tolman F. Geffs, Jr. Suzanne & Stephen Lukens Cynthia L. Russell Zachary Boboth Robin Giacomo Sally and Alexander P. Lynch Mr. & Mrs. Laurence Russian Marco Bohorquez, RP Cohort 13 Melissa & John Gibbons Alexandra and Steve Marks Dorianne & David Samuels Kelly Bojic, RP Cohort 13 Marlene & Alan Gilbert Vera & Samuel Joseph Maximin Krissy & William Schmitz Elisabeth Bojic Karin & Charles Goldstuck Elizabeth Sykes McIntyre Nancie & Mark Schwarzman Sarita & Javier Medina Lylyan & Cassio Seabra Polly Metz Debra & Christopher Seiter Kimberly Fulton & Christian Michalik Skyler Serenbetz “ I am so grateful for all that this program has taught me Moyosore Mickens Maribel Martinez & Samuel Shaffer Melanie & Andrew Milgram Jean & Jeff Shaw to become and showing me that with my confidence and Jessica & Mark Mindich Julia Simmons intelligence, I can help the world become a better place!” Renu Mital Susan & Mason Sleeper — Imani Sherrill, RP Cohort 13, School of the Holy Child Rye ‘14, Ivonne Ciriaco & Carlos Morales Christine & Matthew Smith University of San Francisco ‘18 Elizabeth Morano Maria Martinez & Edwin Sosa Rose & Michael G. Moye Esther Stehmann Elizabeth & C. J. Allan Murphy Betty Steinberg Cathy & Frank Nash Lisa & Stuart L. Sternberg Gestha & Harold Bonnet Isabel Gonzalez Larkin Nash Val & Clifford Storms Alyssa Keleshian Bonomo Sergia Maria Gonzalez Andra & Elliot Newman Jan & Alex Sulkowski & Tom Bonomo Katherine Grace Victoria & Peter Newman Michelle Summers Anne Louise Bostock Doreen & Stephen Griffin Mia & Tyler Newton David Suter Fay & Norman Burger Cecilia & Doug Gschwind Emilie Murphy & Byron Nimocks Matthew Suzuki Saira Burgess Terry Gumz Peter Ihionu & Chidiadi Ododo Eileen & Steven Swerdlick Janet M. Burke Jamie & Emmanuel Hamon Megan & Graham Officer Linda Tait Julie & John Burke Melinda Haschak Jose & Ruby Orozco Amy Tanenbaum Joan Burns Melissa & Carney Hawks Maria & William Orr Amanda & Daniel Tapiero Linda & Mark Camel Judy O. Higgins Kristine & Chip Packard Joshua Marquis Terry, RP Cohort 12 Robert F. Capalbo Mr. & Mrs. Robert A. Hopkins Sophia Paleologou The Junior League of Greenwich CT, Inc. Carolina & Eduardo Cardoso Hopkins School Fran Pastore Marie Thiersaint-Menard Lynn J. Carnegie Horace Mann School Vicky & Carlos Peña Julia A. Thomas Sheena Carpenter Catalina Horak Dora C. Perez Marie Maignan-Thompson Sandra & Michael Caruso Alexandra & James Howe Catherine Perez, RP Cohort 12 Tigernet Systems, Inc. Lucy Cary Julia Hyman, RP Cohort 12 Sarah & Michael Phillips Jacqueline Imbachi & George Torres Michael Chambers Jinny & Jesse F. Sammis, III Sharon & Barnet Phillips, IV Katie & Jean-Michel Tricot Edith Juardo & Raul Chavarria Nancy & Thomas E. Gracie Phillips Alice Tsao SPECIAL THANKS TO Edward Clessas J. Dennis & Bridgette Jean-Jacques Jaclyn Pioli Marcia Tucker OUR CO-CHAIRS Jennifer Clessas Laura & James Jaffe Patricia & Steven Pisarkiewicz Laura Urken Neil & Kim Augustine Rodrigo & Carolina Placido Linda & Terry Cochran Meryl Golden & Paul Jaquiery Jeanette Rosa & Pedro Vega Mark & Trish Davies Cohort 23 Families Rosa Jelley Katherine & William P. Porter, III Fiorella Velasquez Sandra Rodriguez & Carlos Collado Linda Chase-Jenkins Tywanda & Michael Porter, Sr. Petronila Rodriguez & Kervin Ventura Paul & Lisa-Claire Triggiani Kevin Collado, RP Cohort 13 Ellis Johnson Colleen & Richard Columbo Crystal Faith Johnson, RP Cohort 10 Elaine Cooper Mary & Edward C. Jones Angelica Cordova Emilie & Maulik Joshi “ I think I speak for all of the parents of Cohort 24 when I say that Jean & Eduardo Cortes Peggy Kalb I am beyond grateful for all of the dedication and support our Karen Cousin Bryanna & Jonathan Kallman students have received from the REACH Prep staff and faculty at Susan Bevan & Anthony Daddino James Kenyon Christine & Ted Danforth Raymond R. Kepner Prep Academy. The rigor of this program is unmatched, but so is Kristen & Robert DelaMater Chandler Khosrowshahi the amount of support and scaffolding provided to the students.” Susan Delepine Brooke & Christopher Kienle — Nyjha King, RP Parent Carol & John M. Dixon Eileen & John Kim Grace Lockhart Djuranovic Jenna King Nora Dodge Kimberly & Dwight Kispert Gladys Donkor Heather & Gilbert Klemann Rapid Press Sofia & Marco Viola Jody Visage & Stephen A. Duennebier Elaine P. & Gerard A. Klingman Melissa & Penry Price Kerry & Jon Patrick Walk Kathryn Duennebier William Knauer Alberta & Robert Prieto Wendy Walker Liz Duffy Silvina Skverer & Jonas Knoll Pilar Quintero Monica DiSisto Watkins & Danielle & Evan Eason Priya Krishna Beth & Paul Raaen Sulani Watkins Caroline Elwell Allison & Terence Lake Kendra Raine Hilary & Joseph Watson Susan & C. Scott Fahey Carla & Jose Lanuza Antonio Ramirez, Jr. Wanda & Steven Weber Marta Tum & Tomas Fajardo Janine Larkin Shonali Ramnathsing Tracy & Jonathan Wendell Julie & Daniel Faryniarz Yolanda Willmore & Jean Latrille Bertha Ramos Henry Williams Betsy & Mark Feiner Beatriz Carmuega Lattuada Sara Rawson Susan Wohlforth Robert Ferguson Ninette Enrique & Mark R. McLaughlin Lata Reddy Allison & Steven Wolowitz Debbie Fields Andrea Lee, RP Cohort 2 Samuel & Averil Reid Lisa & Christopher Wright Dolores Figueras Andrea & Ari Lefkovits Saskia Reilly Carolyn Ziebarth Jacqueline & Augustin Figueroa Maria Liguori Pamela Reimers

14 15 Matching Gift Companies In Honor of Margaret Sarkela Speakers REACH Prep would like to extend our ANNUAL BENEFIT LUNCHEON Bank of America Matching Gift Susan & Peter R. Chapman Justin Attai, RP Cohort 16 deepest gratitude to Adam Rohdie, Barings Matching Gift Program Catherine Perez President Joanne Berger-Sweeney, Andrea Mann, Cheryl Plummer, Doug

Broadridge Financial Solutions Inc. Trinity College Melillo & The Greenwich Country Day In Honor of Cristina Vittoria Greenwich, 2018 Deutsche Bank Americas Foundation Andre Earls, RP Cohort 13 School for hosting our Prep Academy Andrea Thais Goldman Sachs Matching Gift Asya Evans, RP Cohort 12 program on their campus. Program In Honor of Lauren Walsh Keith Grossman Johnson & Johnson Matching Anne & David Ogilvy Hugh Hildesley, Sotheby’s, Americas Community and Summer

Gifts Program Michael Martinez, Haverford College Partners in Access In Honor of Jill Weiss JP Morgan Chase Foundation Kyle Mason, Cate School Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich Susan & C. Scott Fahey Soros Fund Charitable Foundation David Menard, RP Cohort 7 Brown Ledge Summer Camp Martha & Bart McDade Matching Gifts Ali Morgan, Rye Country Day School Bryant University PWC Leadership

Tudor Investment Corporation Georgia Nelson, RP Cohort 16 Institute Gifts in Memoriam Virginia Wellington Cabot Foundation Sue Saco, RP Cohort 11 Bucknell Academy Summer Experience XL America In Memory of Gloradene Caviness Matthew Suzuki, Rye Country Day School Camp Jewell YMCA Sheena Carpenter YourCause, LLC Joshua Terry, RP Cohort 12 Camp Runoia In Memory of Elizabeth Susan Clessas Carnegie Prep (Lynn Carnegie) Gifts in Honor Ann & George Clessas Colleges & Universities Lorenzo Colón-Munroe, LCSW In Honor of Maxine K. Armstrong Edward Clessas Babson College Exeter Summer Program Susan Bevan & Anthony Daddino Brandeis University Girls Who Code In Memory of Norene Gravinese Brown University Girls With Impact In Honor of Toni Subramaniam & Janine Larkin Bryn Mawr College Global Citizens Initiative Suzanne Cabot Bucknell University Great Books Summer Program William & Skye Brewer In Memory of Nancy Hoffmann Susan & Peter R. Chapman Colgate University Greenwich Education Group In Honor of Jordan Chiappetta Robert Ferguson Columbia University (Vicky Newman) Cynthia & Brooks Borcherding Hampshire College John Austin Cheley Foundation Ana L. Gallegos Henry L. Hoffmann, Jr. Haverford College Johns Hopkins University Center In Honor of Kelsey Gabriel Smith College for Talented Youth Ellis Johnson Eileen & Steven Swerdlick Susan Wohlforth Swarthmore College King Summer Institute In Honor of Camilla Gazal Cristina & Donald Young Trinity College Hunter Klein

Shonali Ramnathsing University of Pennsylvania Cormac Levenson In Memory of William P. Mahoney Villanova University Locust Performing Arts Center In Honor of the Parents Karen & Mike Charlton Wheaton University (Jimmy Locust) of Anne Goodnow Yale University In Memory of John B. McNamara LogicPrep Anne & Carl Goodnow Robert F. Capalbo

In Honor of the Graduating In Memory of O’Neil Medley Classes of 2018 Susan & Peter R. Chapman SPECIAL THANKS TO Kevin Collado “ REACH Prep has been an important part of my life for more than a William L. Chapman OUR CO-CHAIRS decade. I have seen up close what the mission has delivered year after In Honor of Nicole Pura Heath Heather Mosley Jeannette Ayerza Gifts in Kind year. I know that a contribution to REACH Prep promises a great return Catalina Horak Maxine K. Armstrong on investment in the form of unparalleled rates of college graduation Lauren O’Shaughnessy Liz Roddy Kimberley & Neil A. Augustine and changed lives of students, families and communities.” In Honor of Kim Jeffery Suzanne & Jim Cabot Toni Subramaniam Kristy & Robert Harteveldt —­­ Keith Grossman, Chair of the Board of Directors Mark & Trish Davies Lauren Walsh In Honor of Jill Weiss, Lyda Rios & Educational Records Bureau Dani Jimenez National Geographic Encounter Kate & Bart Osman New York Philharmonic Lisa-Claire Sigal & Paul L. Triggiani Meeting & Event Space Long Lake Camp For the Arts In Honor of Gina Lucas WB Mason Sara & Philip Bartow PZ Math Calculus Michelle Rogers Borroughs Community Rustic Pathways Volunteers Center of Bridgeport Scalzi Park, City of Stamford In Honor of Christie Manning Bronx Library Center Bets Miller Ileana Alarcon, RP Cohort 10 Soundwaters Silvana Alarcon, RP Cohort 13 Brunswick School Emma Speer Jessica & Mark Mindich Building One Community Wendy Sacks Center for Strategic Planning Stamford Symphony Linda Cochran Mark & Trish Davies Lisa Striar, PsyD In Honor of Melissa McKeithen Delano Coprue Don Bosco Community Center Student Diplomacy Corp Nan & Bill Johnson Greenwich Academy Shirley Jean-Baptiste, RP Cohort 6 Summer@Brown Program Nate Kelly JP Morgan Private Bank, Summer at Wellesley College Program In Honor of Heather Mosley Greenwich Linda & Mark Camel Kids Tales Inc. Windsor Mountain Summer Camp Finn Donohue King School Lauren Winston, PhD Emily & Peter Crisp Magee King, Sacred Wendy & Edward Henderson Ralph Lamberti YMCA Camp Woodstock Jon Singleton Heart Greenwich YWCA Greenwich Girls Circle Camp In Honor of Betsy O’Reilly Shiv Vaid Heather & Daniel L. Mosley Zaniac Alexandra & Steve Marks Andy Vittoria Mount Vernon Boys & Girls Club Andra & Elliot Newman Brooke Kienle Mount Vernon Public Library Special thanks to the talented Norwalk Public Library, Saskia Reilly Helga Kyska photographers who contributed their Main Branch Dee & Pug Winokur Kelin Lopez work to this Annual Report: Norwalk Public Library, SoNo Branch Olivia Mao Pamela Einarsen In Honor of Patti Renton Lauren & Patrick O’Shaughnessy Maribel Martinez Ben Hider Nancy & Jon Pundyk Riverdale Country School Christopher Morency, RP Cohort 10 Kristyn Miller Rachel & Alex Stern Rye Country Day School Dora C. Perez Chi Chi & Elaine Ubina Sacred Heart Greenwich In Honor of Toni Subramaniam Benjy Renton Stamford Public Library & Adam Rohdie Matt Shapiro Liz Terenzio, Greenwich Academy Design by Dara O’Hara Malcolm Taylor, RP Cohort 10 Ray Villa, Greenwich Academy Sarah Fey Design LLC Andrea Thais In Honor of Sacred Heart Greenwich Nic Vittoria Debra & Michael McLaughlin 16 17 PRESORTED FIRST CLASS MAIL US POSTAGE PAID STAMFORD, CT PERMIT NO. 864

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