Salvadori Center

Thanks to the visionary support of the William G. McGowan Charitable Fund, our STEAM programs in Northeastern Pennsylvania are reaching more students than ever! ?? After supporting three of our after-school programs last year, the McGowan Fund increased its commitment in 2024-2025, expanding our reach to three after-school sites and two summer programs, impacting over 1,000 students. William G. McGowan Charitable Fund, we are grateful for your partnership in bringing academic STEAM education to Pennsylvania! ?? About the William G. McGowan Charitable Fund: The William G. McGowan Charitable Fund has, since its inception, maintained a vision to impact lives, to create sustainable change, and to empower future generations to achieve their greatest potential. The Fund brings that vision to life through grant-making efforts in three program areas: Education, Human Services, and Healthcare. They prioritize programs that have demonstrated success, have measurable outcomes, plans for sustainability, and aim to end cycles of poverty and suffering. Resolute in the belief in the power of partnerships or collaborative efforts to maximize impact, the Fund embraces opportunities to work with other partners across their key program areas, looking for funding opportunities that share their philosophy and exploring the possibility of joint projects with other nonprofit organizations. The Fund is managed in accordance with values deeply held by its benefactor, William G. McGowan. Among these are ethical leadership and the belief that every life has equal value. For more information, please visit https://lnkd.in/dFQydbbm.

We’re excited to share the progress of our NYCHA STEAM Innovators Program in partnership with the Public Housing Community Fund!??? ? Our students have completed the design phase of their community centers, and now, we’ve begun bringing their vision to life! From sanding and painting to building furniture, each step is helping us create a space that will positively impact New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) student residents and their entire community. This transformation wouldn’t be possible without the support of the Public Housing Community Fund, the NEW YORK BUILDING FOUNDATION INC, and the dedicated volunteers from Turner Construction Company: ? Adam Bukberg Zachary D. Landtroop Stephanie Cantos Jared Senius Rowan Mohamed Paul Martinez Hillary Abordo Samantha Yeung Dabiana Begum ? Thank you for your time, hard work, and commitment! Stay tuned for more updates—and for the upcoming ribbon cutting!??? ? #NYCHASTEAM #CommunityImpact #ThankYou

We sold out for the fall!?Don’t miss out on booking for the Winter and Spring! Book a STEAM program for your students today. Learn more at www.salvadori.org/programs.

Salvadori students from The Hanover School District visited Johnson College with L.R. Costanzo Co., Inc. ??? ? Guided by Senior Project Engineers Stephen Peterson and Candy Fry, students toured the brand-new Saldi Hall.?During their visit, they learned about the construction and design of the building. They also explored coding and worked hands-on with Ozobots. ??? ? In addition to the tour, students learned about different career pathways through college courses offered in the industry, helping them envision future possibilities. ? Overall, it was great day filled with learning and excitement for what’s ahead! ?? ? #STEAMEducation #CareerDevelopment #FutureLeaders #ProjectBasedLearning #StudentSuccess

Your contribution to our Annual Appeal allows Salvadori to continue bringing crucial STEAM learning to?students in New York City and Pennsylvania. Make a donation here: https://lnkd.in/en3pZrbF ?

Every year, we aim to provide resources that support student learning and professional development. Check out our updated list of organizations that fund schools and teachers: https://adobe.ly/3ZVTHmQ ?

Salvadori programs are underway ?? ? Our STEAM educators and team have been working hard to prepare, and we’re excited for a new year of STEAM! ?? ? #SalvadoriPrograms #STEAMEducation #StudentSuccess #ProjectBasedLearning

For #WorldArchitectureDay, we are highlighting Salvadori’s own, Julianne Geary!?Julianne, or Juli, has been a part of the Salvadori family since 2014.?As a Materials and Supplies preparator, she plays an integral part in ensuring that Salvadori Educators have the supplies they need to teach our hands-on, project-based STEAM curriculum.??? ? Juli’s dreams of being an architect started in high school.?She knew she wanted to be in NYC because of its proximity to a variety of amazing architecture. Therefore, she attended City College and earned her Bachelor of Architecture degree.?While studying at CCNY, Juli brought her growing knowledge of architecture to Salvadori to?aid in inspiring the next generation of architects.?After a brief hiatus from Salvadori, Juli has rejoined the team as a consultant, bringing her expertise to help design curriculum, train new staff, and produce new materials. ?? When asked about a project dear to her heart, Juli describes being part of a team of interns at Terreform ONE + Planetary ONE that imagined a self-sustaining working waterfront as an incubator for new technology at the Brooklyn Navy Yard.??? Happy World Architecture Day to Juli, and all who contribute to the industry. ?? ?

We’re excited to introduce and welcome our newest Board Members! We look forward to the professional contribution and expertise they will bring to our mission. Join us in welcoming: Amy Meichner, Executive Vice President of Human Resources at Brookfield Properties Chen-Huan Liao, Partner at RAMSA | Robert A.M. Stern Architects Lauren Schmidt at KPF Oneil Gayle, PE, CEM, CBCP, CEA, LEED AP, Chief Executive Officer at Loring Consulting Engineers, Inc. Melanie Mac, Senior Executive Director, Office of Student Pathways at NEW YORK CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS We can't wait to see the continued impact with you all joining our leadership! ??

For Hispanic Heritage Month, we're highlighting Thalia Navedo, Project Accountant at Shawmut Design and Construction. ?? Born and raised in the Bronx to Puerto Rican parents, Thalia’s career journey goes from Criminal Justice studies to Forensic Finance. With her variety of experiences in different industries, she started as a Financial Project Administrator at Shawmut in 2018. Thalia’s work ethic, resilience, and adaptability led her to being promoted to Project Accountant in September 2024. Thalia now manages a $200M portfolio, overseeing projects from inception to completion. ?? Aside from her role at Shawmut, Thalia has generously volunteered for several of Salvadori’s programs, including career days - sharing her knowledge and experiences with students, and our Annual Student Design Charrette, working with students to complete a design challenge. After leaving a classroom of predominately Spanish-speaking students in the Bronx, students were inspired by Thalia’s story and marveled over seeing someone that looked and sounded like them. ?? She also volunteers for other organizations including Summer Search, another student-focused organization. Her passion for giving back continues to make an impact on the community. ?? Thalia’s academic achievements are also impressive. While attending University at Albany, she earned over 10 awards and scholarships, and volunteered for influential political campaigns. Her commitment to service is inspiring. Thank you, Thalia, for your dedication and for being a great example of Hispanic excellence and a wonderful mentor to Salvadori students! ???? #HispanicHeritageMonth #HispanicExcellence