We’re so excited to welcome Teneka to the Board!
Teneka is a K–16 education strategist and researcher focused on STEM teacher pipeline development and workforce readiness, with a commitment to building equitable education pathways for underserved communities. She previously served as Chair of the Harlem YMCA's Board of Managers, where she spearheaded the implementation of the Young Professional Committee to expand access to board leadership for early- and mid-career professionals. Teneka is a contributing author to two published books on educational equity. She is a doctoral candidate at Northeastern University, where she also earned her Master of Science in Nonprofit Management and earned a Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies from the College of the Holy Cross.
Teneka believes that the same principles driving her research and civic leadership at home—equitable access, strong pipelines, and intentional investment in the next generation—are the foundation of what girls around the world need to thrive.
