The Red Hook Initiative believes that social change to overcome systemic inequities begins with empowered youth. In partnership with community adults, The RHI nurtures young people in Red Hook to be inspired, resilient, and healthy, and to envision themselves as co-creators of their lives, community and society.

Community & Lifestyle

Red Hook Initiative

Red Hook Initiative's headquarters in Brooklyn, NY, United States

Michael Partis

Lisa Hartland

Maddy Jenkins

Aphia M.

Karen V. Ross

Michael Lopez Jr.

Saara Nafici

Jennifer Wheary

Brandon Holley

Nanda Prabhakar

Gregg Bishop

Millicent A. Comrie

Maria Mottola

Chris Cardona

Michael Lee

Thomas L. Mcmahon

Eden Wurmfeld

Rebecca Kirszner Katz

Boe Terry

Amanda Sue Nichols

Janice McGuire

The Education & Youth Services team at Red Hook Initiative provides comprehensive support to young people in the Red Hook community through a variety of programs. This team focuses on academic advising, workforce development, college access, and life skills training, empowering youth to overcome systemic inequities and become active co-creators in their community.

Education & Youth Services

The Directors Team at Red Hook Initiative is responsible for strategic leadership and oversight across all programs and operations. This team collaborates to ensure the organization's goals of empowering youth and fostering community resilience are met, leveraging their collective expertise to guide program development, community partnerships, and organizational culture.

Directors Team

The Administrative and Support Team at Red Hook Initiative ensures smooth organizational operations by managing facilities, maintaining office resources, providing reception services, and assisting with data, evaluation, and communications tasks. This team supports the overarching mission by enabling all departments to function efficiently and effectively.

Administrative and Support Team

Adolescent Program Team 

The Counseling and Wellness team at Red Hook Initiative provides mental health support and wellness programs to empower youth in the Red Hook community. Through individual and group counseling sessions, they address emotional and psychological needs, fostering resilience and overall well-being among participants.

Counseling and Wellness

The Farming and Community Coordination team at Red Hook Initiative manages urban farming projects while fostering community engagement. Led by directors and farm coordinators, the team oversees the cultivation of local produce, conducts educational workshops, and connects residents with resources to promote food security and community resilience.

Red Hook Initiative

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Board & advisors

Teams

Education & Youth Services

Directors Team

Administrative and Support Team

Adolescent Program Team

Counseling and Wellness

Farming and Community Coordination

Offices

Red Hook Initiative

Org chart

Board & advisors

Teams

Education & Youth Services

Directors Team

Administrative and Support Team

Adolescent Program Team

Counseling and Wellness

Farming and Community Coordination

Offices

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