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GJA's Associate Board of Trustees
The George Jackson Academy Associate Board is an engaged group of young professionals committed to supporting the mission of GJA through volunteerism, fundraising, and advocacy. Members of the Associate Board play a vital role in expanding the school’s reach and impact by using their skills, networks, and resources to further our mission of providing a high-quality education to boys from underserved communities.
The Associate Board has hosted many initiatives over the years. From a wine & cheese night, to a pickleball tournament, to breakfast events for the students, the Associate Board has creatively interacted with the students while creating new friends of the school.
If you're interested in joining or learning more about their initiatives, read below for more info!
Common Initiatives
AB Breakfasts
Every year, the Associate Board will host a breakfast for each grade. It gives members a chance to mingle with one another and gives the students some insight into why people support the school and what that looks like. Students of GJA really look forward to the event and often ask teachers and admin when it's going to happen!
High School Placement Involvement
The Associate Board also serves as a valuable source of volunteerism and insight as our 8th graders prepare for the competitive high school placement process. AB members have the opportunity to participate in Mock Interview Day and provide helpful feedback for students honing their interview skills.
GJA Basketball Team
GJA launched its inaugural basketball program in the winter of 2025 in large part thanks to the fundraising efforts of the Associate Board! We look forward to continuing to support the popular program and finding additional ways to make an impact in the lives of GJA students.
If you're interested in joining the Associate Board, email Brenna Thornton at bthornton@gjacademy.org
Meet the Associate Board
Jasen Blakney
Director, Bridgeway Advisors
Charles Boardman
Private Wealth Advisor, Capital Group
Sasha Croak
Global Manager, Sustainable Category; AB InBev
David Febrillet '11
Partner, IronArc Ventures
Keanu Hypolite
Founder, KRH Equity
Dominick Jimenez
Contracts, Anthropic
Duncan Lechner
Private Wealth Advisor, Morgan Stanley
Henry Millison
Senior IU Engineer, Citadel Securities
Prachi Prasad
Sustainability Platform Specialist, Watershed
Greg Ransom '10
Consultant, Aon
Christian Rivera '08
Senior Attorney, The City of New York
Lázaro Sánchez '08
Director of Customer Success, Togetherhood
Israel Sanchez Leon '10
Community Organizer, Community Service Society of New York
Brian Sarfo '09
Counsel, City Council
Carl Shuck
Vice President, Houlihan Lokey
Andrew Squire
Principal, Apollo Global Management
Miguel Tejeda
Managing Director, Motive Partners
Sasha Twardowski
Associate, Ardea Partners
Mallika Walia
Associate Director, Oscar Health