This morning, our team joined educators at Leaders of Excellence, Advocacy and Discovery (LEAD 359), a NYC public school in Geographic District 7, for a community breakfast and conversation centered on relationship-building and school-community engagement.
Representing the company, Eli Pizarro met with school staff to introduce our work and, more importantly, to listen. These smaller, local conversations matter because they help us stay grounded in what educators are experiencing in real time: what’s working, what’s missing, and where communication and documentation can better support schools, families, and partner organizations.
We supported the gathering as a sponsor as part of ongoing outreach across New York City’s public-sector and education community. The intent isn’t to “drop in” once and disappear. It’s to show up consistently, learn directly from the people doing the work, and build trust over time. For us, community engagement means being present before there’s a contract on the table, understanding context, and earning the right to be helpful.
As we continue outreach across the Bronx and the broader city, our focus remains the same: relationships first, clarity always, and follow-through every time.
