Literacy Inc.
Laura Walsh is currently the Chief Program Officer at Literacy Inc. Laura previously held positions such as Dean of Culture and Senior Manager of Elementary Programs at DREAM (formerly Harlem RBI). Laura also worked as a Program Manager at Reading Rescue and served as Program Director Teen Pregnancy Prevention at Grand St. Settlement. With a strong educational background including a Master's in Education and experience in managing education programs, Laura has demonstrated expertise in literacy intervention and program management.
Literacy Inc.
“When a child reads, a community succeeds!” Right now, 3 out of 4 students living in poverty leave 3rd grade reading below grade level. This can translate into a lifetime of struggle. To change this, Literacy Inc. (LINC) employs an innovative strategy that unlocks the power which already exists within every community. LINC builds partnerships between families, educators and community stakeholders, creating neighborhood networks that surround children with books and fun, skill-building reading opportunities. LINC grows the early habits of reading that are vital to ensuring a child’s future success, in school and beyond.