Who We Are
At Cortelyou Educational Foundation, Inc., our journey is fueled by the belief that every child deserves an opportunity to thrive, regardless of their background or circumstances. Founded with a vision to empower young minds, our story begins with a commitment to educational enrichment that transcends boundaries.
Our Leadership
Cortelyou Educational Foundation, Inc.’s board of directors consists of leaders in the Educational and Corporate sector, with over 40 years of experience. All members share the same desire to give back to our community by shaping our leaders of tomorrow.
Our team has envisioned a nurturing space where children flourish intellectually, emotionally, and creatively. Their guidance is instrumental in shaping our programs and initiatives, steering us toward the pursuit of excellence in educational support services.
![Untitled CortelYou Members in a meeting](https://cortelyoufoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Untitled-scaled.jpeg)
Our Team
Behind every success story are the dedicated individuals who make it possible. Our team comprises educators, mentors, and specialists deeply devoted to nurturing young talents. From experienced STEM instructors to passionate performing arts mentors, each member brings expertise and a shared commitment to helping children unlock their full potential.
![Leonie Francis-Bryan](https://cortelyoufoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Nonprofit-Website-9-1.png)
Leonie Francis-Bryan
President
![Sophia Francis](https://cortelyoufoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Nonprofit-Website-10-1.png)
Sophia Francis
![David Bryan](https://cortelyoufoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Nonprofit-Website-7.png)
David Bryan
Vice President
![Nicholas Tsirigos](https://cortelyoufoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Nonprofit-Website-6-1.png)
Nicholas Tsirigos
![Garneth Francis](https://cortelyoufoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Nonprofit-Website-6.png)
Garneth Francis
Treasurer
![Kathleen Paglia](https://cortelyoufoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Nonprofit-Website-3.png)
Kathleen Paglia
![Courtney Adams](https://cortelyoufoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Nonprofit-Website-9.png)
Courtney Adams
Secretary
![Cassandra Louie](https://cortelyoufoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Untitled-2-3.png)
Cassandra Louie
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