Meet a Digital Learning After School Innovator: Yvonne Martínez Brathwaite

“We were able to create a space where people could safely share their struggles, while also giving them concrete strategies and space to think about how to make these collaborations work.”

Yvonne Martínez Brathwaite, Director of Programs at Global Kids, develops, supports and oversees over 20 school and center-based programs as well as special domestic and international initiatives, ensuring high program quality. She is committed to GK’s mission to develop youth in underserved communities to become global citizens. Prior to GK she managed and provided professional development and capacity building services for 19 years at Partnership for After School Education (PASE). Yvonne earned a BA from Wesleyan University and an MPA from NYU. In 2013 she received the Adam Solomon Award for Excellence from Tanenbaum Center for her commitment to fostering and creating equitable and inclusive learning environments.

Evidence

• Yvonne on Twitter @BrathwaiteYM
• Yvonne’s LinkedIn profile
• GlobalKids.org
• Five Steps to Encourage Global Citizenship
• Download Yvonne’s photo

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