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Ms . Nicole Ransone - New Executive Director of Horizons at Saint David ’ s
Ms . Nicole Ransone was named Executive Director of Horizons at Saint David ’ s in December and started in her new role on January 17 , 2023 . A purpose-driven youth development professional and dedicated education leader , Ms . Ransone has extensive experience in out-ofschool time ( OST ) and summer camp programming . A first-generation student who has directly benefited from the resources provided by community-based organizations , her own background informs her commitment to advancing equity for traditionally under-resourced youth causes . A native of Mount Vernon , NY , she earned both her Master ’ s in Education and Bachelor of Arts from Stony Brook University . Ms . Ransone holds certificates from the Goddard Institute for College Access Counseling , and she has trained extensively with Ramapo for Children and the Partnership for Afterschool Education ( PASE ). Throughout her career , Ms . Ransone has worked to create educational and youth-driven communities that provide space for all members to be seen ; and supply them with the tools for success , thereby encouraging organizational growth and prosperity . As the Assistant Clubhouse Director at The Boys ’ Club of New York
( BCNY ), she monitored all programming . As an Education Director for the Club , she developed engaging curriculum to support the academic advancement of BCNY members from second grade through post-secondary levels . This extensive background and experience will serve Horizons at Saint David ’ s well . “ I have dedicated the last 10 years of my life to delivering quality programming to boys and young men in the East Harlem community ,” she shared . “ I am beyond excited for the opportunity to continue on that path and partner with the families of Horizons at Saint David ’ s to provide a dynamic learning and transformational life experience . I am thrilled to be a part of the continuum of support that connects Horizons ’ members to the broader community and helps them achieve their full potential .” In announcing Ms . Ransone ’ s new position , Dr . O ’ Halloran , President of Horizons at Saint David ’ s , also recognized all who participated in the search and interviewing process , especially the search committee composed of Andre Del Valle , Allegra Kelly , Chris O ’ Malley , Amy Wolf , and chaired by Julie Sykes , and to Cassie Scarano and Kirstin Griffiths of Koya Partners for their guidance .
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