Yvonne Martinez Brathwaite

Chief Program & Policy Officer at Red Hook Initiative

Yvonne Martinez Brathwaite has spent her career in the field of youth development. As an executive leader at Global Kids, her work focused on global education, social justice, and human rights programs across NYC for youth in underserved communities. Prior to joining Global Kids, Yvonne managed and provided professional development, coaching, and capacity-building services for nearly 20 years at the Partnership for After School Education (PASE). She started her career working directly with youth, running social service and leadership development programs. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Wesleyan University and a Master of Public Administration from New York University. Yvonne was awarded the Adam Solomon Award for Excellence by Tanenbaum Center which recognizes education leaders who are committed to fostering and creating equitable and inclusive learning environments. She volunteers her time at International School of Brooklyn as Board of Trustees Vice President and has actively worked to strengthen the school’s DEIB practices. A native New Yorker, Yvonne was raised in East Harlem and has lived in Brooklyn for nearly 30 years!

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  • Chief Program & Policy Officer

    Current role

  • Chief Program & Policy Officer

  • Interim Executive Director

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