About Us
OUR MISSION
Project Pay It Forward inspires the youth to make a positive change by applying their special skills, unique talents and passions to make a difference in their community.
WHO WE ARE
Project Pay It Forward is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization operated for educational purposes.
WHAT WE DO
Project Pay it Forward encourages paying it forward and promotes positive youth development through easily accessible character education, resources, video, interactive platforms, grant opportunities, community events and more! Learn More
THE BENEFITS
Project Pay It Forward programs help individuals gain a sense of belonging, instill a sense of community as well as promote the spirit of paying it forward and giving back, so that the community as a whole can benefit and thrive. Learn More
OUR TEAM
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
BOARD MEMBER EMERITUS
Joyce Kong
A Founding Educator of Millennium High School, Joyce Kong has taught students in Pre-K through 12 in New York City Public Schools since 2000.
- EDUCATION COMMITTEE CO-CHAIR
BOARD MEMBER
Anna Rivera de Martinez
Anna Rivera de Martinez’s education experience brings over 30 years working directly with middle school and high school students.
- Nonprofit Board
- Educator
BOARD MEMBER
Nicole Mahool
Nicole Mahool is Dean of Students at Urban Assembly School for Global Commerce, and has 13+ years of experience as an education professional.
- COMMUNITY LIAISON
BOARD MEMBER
Wanda Samson
Wanda Samson supports disadvantaged families through placement into housing and guidance to improve their economic security.
- COMMUNITY LIAISON
ADVISORY BOARD
ADVISORY BOARD
Allan Luks
Allan Luks is Founding Director of the Fordham Center for Nonprofit Leadership at Fordham University. A leading expert on volunteerism and named "Nonprofit Leader of the Year" by Crain's New York Business Magazine, he has directed major nonprofit institutions for four decades.
- FOUNDING DIRECTOR AT FORDHAM UNIV
- AWARD-WINNING NONPROFIT LEADERSHIP
- AUTHOR & PUBLIC POLICY MILESTONES
Lucia Kaiser
Kaiser is a two-time Emmy Award-Winning Producer whose years of experience scaling the heights of the entertainment industry has won her the respect, accolades, and camaraderie of socialites, business moguls, and celebrities who share her passion for affecting positive change.
- POINTS OF LIGHT AWARD
- U.N. YOUTH ASSEMBLY KEYNOTE SPEAKER
- PIONEER OF THE ARTS AWARD
ADVISORY BOARD EMERITUS
Dr. Stephen Post
Stephen G. Post, Ph.D. is a renowned public intellectual, speaker, professor of preventive medicine, and best-selling author. He is Founding Director of the Center for Medical Humanities, Compassionate Care, and Bioethics at Stony Brook University School of Medicine.
- FOUNDING DIRECTOR AT STONY BROOK UNIV
- NONPROFIT FOUNDER
- BEST-SELLING AUTHOR
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