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Our Team

A team of extraordinary educators who believe in the genius of our scholars, and are fiercely committed to developing their practice, fostering joy, and delivering exceptional outcomes.

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Chief Executive Officer

Maryann Li

CEO

Executive Team

Gina D'Addario

Chief of Staff

Danique Day

Chief Officer, Brooklyn Ascend High School

Dana Evans-Muller

Chief Operating Officer

Tahiri Jean-Baptiste

Chief People and Schools Officer

Katherine McGrath

Chief Strategy Officer

Robert Price

Chief Financial Officer

Principals

Cheryl Blair

Principal in Residence, Canarsie Ascend Lower School

Hannah Chapman

Principal, East Flatbush Ascend Lower School

Kaylee Ebanks

Principal, East Brooklyn Ascend Lower School

S'Ken Evans

Principal, Flatbush Ascend Lower School & Flatbush Ascend Middle School

Kathariena Gittens

Principal, Bushwick Ascend Lower School

Chatia Hill

Principal, Cypress Hills Ascend Lower School

Jamilia Kelly

Acting Principal, Central Brooklyn Ascend Lower School

Rachel Mills

Principal, Bushwick Ascend Middle School

Axel Nda

Principal, Cypress Hills Ascend Middle School

Danielle Pena

Principal, Brooklyn Ascend Lower School

Aldwin Villanueva

Principal, Brownsville Ascend Lower School & Brownsville Ascend Middle School

Christopher Zilinski

Principal, Canarsie Ascend Middle School and Central Brooklyn Ascend Middle School

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