Achievement First Brownsville Elementary School’s Board of Directors is a talented and experienced group of professionals. The Board's strong expertise in multiple fields—education, community development, business, law, youth programming and finance—allow it to provide strong governance and oversight of the school. The Board includes members who have a deep understanding of the Achievement First model.

Officers

Kelly Wachowicz, Chair
Vice President of New Business Initiatives, iStar Financial

Lee Gelernt, Secretary
Deputy Director, ACLU Immigrants’ Rights Project

Chrystal Stokes Williams, Treasurer
Director, American Express Company

Directors

Elgina Brooks, Parent Representative
Parent Leadership Committee, Achievement First Brownsville Elementary School

Vanessa Jackson

Max Polaner
Chief Financial Officer and Chief of Staff, Achievement First

Amy Arthur Samuels