Meet The BNB Board of Directors
BNB is a volunteer-led organization with a proven track record of success. Our team members hold leadership positions at top companies like Vera Institute of Justice, Bristol Meyers, Heineken USA, and GE Aerospace, bringing a wealth of experience and dedication to our mission.
In our tenth year, we've awarded over $30,000 in scholarships to 60+ students in the Metro NYC area, achieving a remarkable 100% graduation and retention rate.
As we celebrate this milestone, we're aiming to raise $100,000 through corporate and individual sponsorships to continue supporting even more students in their educational journeys.
Briana is a native New Yorker, based in Harlem. She holds an MBA from Auburn University and dual Bachelor of Science degrees in Applied Math & Statistics and Technological Systems Management with a specialization in Mechanical Engineering from Stony Brook University.
Briana Brown, Founder & Executive Director
Nico is a native New Yorker, based in Washington Heights. They hold an MSc. from the London School of Economics and Political Science in Gender, Media, and Culture, an MA from the University of Liverpool in Research Methods in Sociology and Social Policy, and a BA from the CUNY Baccalaureate Program at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, CUNY, in Psychology of Juvenile Delinquency and International Criminology.
Nico Montano, Grants & Admissions
Nicole is a native New Yorker, based in Jersey City. She is a proud alumna of Stony Brook University. She received her B.S. in Public Health and her Masters of Public Health with a specialization in Community Health and Social Sciences from CUNY Graduate Center School of Public Health.
Nicole Sylvester, Community Partnerships
Nadia is a native New Yorker, based in Jersey City. She received her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Babson College, with a double concentration in Global Business Management and Legal Studies.
Nadia Mendes, Professional Development
Darby is a native of Mount Vernon, New York now living in Stamford, CT. She holds a Bachelors of Arts in Social Work from CUNY Lehman College and is currently finishing a Masters in Social work at The Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College.
Darby Allison-Dugue, Scholar Engagement
Dominick is a New York native currently stationed abroad. He received his Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) in Prescott, AZ, with minors in Aviation Safety and Air Traffic Management.
Dominick Peluso, Operations
Jordan is a native New Yorker based in Mount Vernon. He holds a Bachelors of Arts in Economics and Sociology from Lafayette College.
Jordan Allison, Finance
Angelica is based in Harlem, New York. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations from Hofstra University. Angelica’s graduate study at The New School, where she received an academic scholarship to study Media Management.
Angelica Jackson, Communications
Rushane was born and raised in Duncans, Jamaica and moved to Spring Valley, New York at 12 years old. He graduated from Brown University with a double-concentration in Cell Molecular Biology and Africana Studies on the Pre-med track.