Literacy Inc.
Valete Graham is an experienced Institutional Giving Manager who has worked with various organizations such as Literacy Inc., Story Pirates, Trinity Boston Connects, The Classical Theatre of Harlem, Stoked Mentoring Inc., Neighborhood Initiatives Development Corporation, Free Arts NYC, New York Road Runners, and Royal Media Group. Valete has a background in grant writing, fundraising event production, communication, and program management. With a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University at Albany, Valete has a strong foundation in developing partnerships, crafting compelling asks, and engaging in strategic planning to support organizational goals.
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.