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  • Krix Yin

    Krix grew up in Xinjiang, China, and came to the U.S. to earn Master’s degrees in TESOL and Educational Technology. Before joining GO Project in 2021, he worked at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, China Labor Watch, and several schools, where he supported students and families in many different ways. Krix is inspired by GO’s…

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  • Gayle Villani

    Gayle joined GO Project with more than 20 years of experience in education. She began in the classroom with Teach for America and then transitioned to oversee grantmaking and volunteerism for a corporate foundation. Prior to GO, she established partnerships between business leaders and schools at PENCIL. Gayle received a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology…

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  • Scarlett Tang

    Scarlett joined GO Project in January 2025, bringing over two years of experience supporting students’ social and emotional growth. A Licensed New York State School Counselor with a master's degree from Fordham University, she began her career as a Social Emotional Learning Specialist, creating strategies to help students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Scarlett is…

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  • Jessica Sandoval

    Jessica joined GO Project in 2024, bringing more than 17 years of experience in education. Beginning her career as a Teach For America Corps Member, Jessica has taught in several New York City communities and in Belleville, Michigan. Over the years, Jessica has worked with students in Pre-K – 6th grade level, teaching a wide…

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  • Julissa Roxana Lopez-Calderon

    Julissa was born in Brooklyn and raised between Santo Domingo and Harlem. Her own journey of migration and belonging inspired her to dedicate nearly 20 years to walking alongside Latino youth and families in NYC. She got her start at ASPIRA of New York, supporting student leadership and enrichment, and has since led programs in…

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  • Brandon Phillips

    Brandon joined GO Project in November of 2023. Brandon has a passion for providing equitable access to quality education. Starting off in the higher education field at CUNY, Brandon worked to recruit new college students to the ASAP program, connecting them with academic advisors and additional resources. Following that, he worked as a 2nd and…

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  • Sara Palombo

    Sara joined GO Project full-time in 2023 after first serving as a Head Teacher and later as a Campus Operations Coordinator. She began her career through Teach For America, teaching middle and high school science in Providence for six years. During that time, she earned her master’s in teaching and her ESL certification. Working with…

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  • Lara Olivieri

    Lara joined the GO Project in March 2016 and has worked in the finance and accounting field for many years. Her previous employers include Ernst & Young, the Museum of Modern Art, and Humanities New York. She received a Bachelor of Arts from Colgate University and an MBA from Fordham University. She lives in Manhattan…

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