Nicole Moncada with Navigate the Maze to Achievement

SUMMARY

Nicole worked as a Program Development Fellow with Navigate the Maze to Achievement. Navigate the Maze to Achievement prepares talented and highly motivated Black and Latino students for the specialized and selective high school admissions process and supports the students academically and socially while in high school. There, Nicole designed a comprehensive curriculum, outlining holistic support resources for students and their families, and collecting data on New York's top gifted and talented middle schools.

OVERVIEW

• Collaborated with the Executive Director

• Designed a program and curriculum for gifted 3rd and 4th graders

• Maximized the in-class experience for students dedicated to developing holistic resources for families,

• Developed extensive literacy program 

IMPACT

Nicole's work directly impacted 180+ youth.

Sierra Cole with Navigate the Maze to Achievement

SUMMARY

Sierra worked as a strategic communications fellow with Navigate the Maze to Achievement (NTMA). Navigate the Maze to Achievement creates access to NYC specialized and selective high schools for high-performing, underrepresented students. Sierra assisted NTMA in creating and executing a communication plan to reach students, families, and supporters in the most effective ways. She launched NTMA’s social media presence and helped to create various communication templates.

OVERVIEW

• Helped to start NMTA’s social media presence on, Instagram and Facebook

• Created various templates for external communication

• Served as a thought partner to the executive director

IMPACT

Sierra’s work in external communications supported 180+ students and their families.