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New York University Profiles

Alumni

Jonathan Cook

Machine Learning, Strategy & Product Operations

Google

Region: Massachusetts, '11

Dr. Jonathan Cook’s love for science led him to TFA, where he taught the subject as a corps member.

Alumni

Nick Melvoin

School Board Member

LAUSD

Region: Los Angeles, '10

Before Nick Melvoin was elected School Board Member in the second largest school district in the country, he was a Teach For America corps member advocating for communities in Los Angeles.

National Board of Directors

Kevin Huffman

Chief Executive Officer

Accelerate

Region: Houston, '92

Kevin Huffman is the Chief Executive Officer of Accelerate, a nonprofit initiative that seeks to embed high-impact tutoring programs in public schools now and for the long term.

Alumni

Anjali Malipatil

Head of Philanthropy

PDT Partners

Region: New York, '06

Anjali Malipatil lauds her time as a middle school science teacher for preparing her for a career as Head of Philanthropy at PDT Partners, a global investment manager that funds strategic grants and projects for nonprofits and schools.

Alumni

Aisha Dennis

Attorney

Federal Public Defender of the Northern District of Texas

Region: Metro Atlanta, '08

TFA prepared Aisha to be a successful attorney. The experience gave her a deep connection to high-needs communities, taught her how to build relationships, and made her a better advocate.