Ayana Bartholomew

Ayana Bartholomew currently serves as a Senior Advisor at Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors and holds the position of Board Member at the Smith College Club of New York City. Prior experience includes working as a Program Analyst focused on equitable systems at Carnegie Corporation of New York and as a Program Officer at Robin Hood, specializing in early childhood initiatives. Ayana has an extensive background in education and student affairs with roles at CUNY K16 Initiatives, where responsibilities included directing the Peer Enabled Restructured Classroom and managing various educational programs, among others. Additional experience includes positions at Good Shepherd Services, AED, Pratt Institute, and Huntersure LLC. Ayana Bartholomew earned a Master's degree in Urban Education from The Graduate Center, City University of New York, and a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics from Smith College.