First Book
Nina Silverstein has a diverse and extensive work experience. Nina has worked at First Book since 2017, holding various strategic alliance roles, including Director of Strategic Alliances. Nina also founded their own company, 2B, in 2017. Prior to that, they were a Graduate Assistant at the Robert H. Smith School of Business, University of Maryland, where they assisted in the Dingman Center for Entrepreneurship. Nina also worked as a Summer Executive Associate at M&T Bank in 2016. In 2015, they were a Graduate Assistant in the Office of Business, Logistics, and Operations at the University of Maryland. Before pursuing their graduate studies, Nina was an Educator at Baltimore City Public Schools and a Corps Member/Educator with Teach For America. Nina also served as a Campus Ambassador for the University of Michigan.
Nina Silverstein has a varied education history. Nina first attended the University of Michigan from 2008 to 2012, earning a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree with a major in Political Science and Psychology. During their undergraduate years, they also participated in a Study Abroad program at the Florence University of the Arts in 2011.
After completing their undergraduate studies, Nina pursued further education at the Johns Hopkins University School of Education from 2012 to 2014. Nina obtained a Master of Science (M.S.) degree with a specialization in Education.
In 2015, Nina enrolled at the University of Maryland - Robert H. Smith School of Business, where they studied for two years and obtained a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree. Their focus during this time was on General Management and Social Entrepreneurship.
In 2019, Nina attended a short course at the Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management. This course, the Allstate Foundation Nonprofit Management Essentials Online Connections Course, provided their with additional knowledge and skills in the field of nonprofit management.
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Education transforms lives. First Book is building a world where every child has access to a quality education. We work to remove barriers to education and level the playing field for kids in need. At the heart of our work are the 575,000 members of the First Book Network, the largest online community of educators and professionals dedicated to children in need across North America. This Network is the key to creating systemic change. We conduct research studies that aggregate their voices to identify barriers to equitable education and inform strategic solutions. To address their needs, we provide free and low-cost books, resources and access to leading experts. We use aggregated buying power to influence what is published or created to support this underserved community. Founded in Washington D.C. in 1992 as a nonprofit social enterprise, First Book is dedicated to eliminating barriers to learning and inspiring young minds. Learn more at firstbook.org and visit our award-winning eCommerce website at fbmarketplace.org.