NYC Outward Bound Schools
Hannah Read is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in program design and development, particularly in the education sector. Currently, as the Senior Manager of Program Design at NYC Outward Bound Schools, Hannah coaches school leaders and teachers in New York City public schools, focusing on strategic planning and continuous improvement to enhance student belonging and engagement. Previous roles include Director of Corporate Partnerships & Donor Engagement, where Hannah managed corporate partnerships and revitalized the junior board, and Engagement Officer for Corporate & Individual Partnerships at Greenwich House. Additional experience includes positions as Development & Special Events Manager at Seeds of Peace and Development Intern at Gibney Dance. Hannah holds a BA in Gender and Women's Studies from Connecticut College.
NYC Outward Bound Schools
NYC Outward Bound Schools transforms schools and changes lives, with a focus on serving students from historically underserved communities. We partner with public schools to help them deliver demanding and engaging academics, and build positive and supportive school cultures, generating significant achievement gains for thousands of NYC students each year. Our educational approach and strategies are implemented school-wide in our Network Schools which use the EL Education model, emphasize college access and preparation, and leverage our leadership and wilderness programming. We also broaden our impact by bringing our approach and proven best practices to students and teachers beyond our network through our Adventure & Team Building programs and Select Strategies professional learning services. Founded in 1987, NYC Outward Bound Schools was the first independent urban Outward Bound organization in the United States. Over more than 30 years, we have helped to bring out the best in more than 100,000 students, preparing them for success in college, careers, and citizenship.