Robyn Brady Ince
Executive Director, NCLC
Ashaki Larkins
Associate Director, NCLC
Ashaki Larkins is the Associate Director of the Newark City of Learning Collaborative. Ashaki joined the University from Mayor Ras J. Baraka’s Office of Comprehensive Community Education, where as Policy Advisor, she led the identification and implementation of policy priorities for the office, including a city-wide Children’s Cabinet. Ashaki has extensive experience with improving social c...
View BioDaphne Alva
NCLC Communications & Marketing Program Coordinator
Daphne Alva is the Communications & Marketing Program Coordinator of the Newark City of Learning Collaborative. Daphne earned her Bachelors in Communication in 2017 from Rutgers University and is currently pursuing her Master of Communication and Media at Rutgers University, School of Communication & Information. She joined the University from the #1 Education Franchise where she led...
View BioDanielle Cohen
Strategic Partnerships Manager
Danielle Cohen is the Strategic Partnerships Manager for NCLC. In her role, she is responsible for coordinating various aspects of NCLC's programming and supporting the Collaborative's executive leadership. Prior to assuming her current role, Danielle was Coordinator of Public Programs & Special Projects at the Eagleton Institute of Politics, Rutgers University-New Brunswick. She has exte...
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Program Manager, College Pathway Initiative
Kimberly Ledgister serves as the Program Manager for the College Pathway Initiative (CPI). Kim has over 8 years of experience mentoring, teaching, and supporting youth through dynamic community focused programs. She currently oversees CPI, a college readiness program that supports Newark students through three critical developmental phases: high school graduation, the transition to college, and ul...
View BioBernie Lombardi
Program Associate, College Pathway Initiative