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THE 1954 PROJECT

2022

LUMINARY

Nikole Collins-Puri

Former CEO

Techbridge Girls

About the Leader

Nikole is a visionary leader with over 20 years of experience in education, tech, and philanthropy.


About the Work

Techbridge Girls designs and delivers inclusive, culturally-relevant STEM professional development and curriculum for educators and professionals, creating a future in STEM that promotes access, belonging and persistence for underrepresented youth.

THE 1954 PROJECT

Investing in Durable Leadership & Institutions

The 1954 Project identifies visionary education leaders whose work is strengthening Black communities and invests in them and what they are building with significant, flexible capital and long-term relationship.

 

Named for the year of the Brown v. Board of Education decision, The 1954 Project honors that promise by backing leaders closest to the work with resources that follow their vision. 

This is philanthropy shaped by trust in leaders and commitment to what they’re building.

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Kingmakers of Oakland

Choquette Peterson

The RISE Center for Liberation in Early Childhood Education

Samantha Williams

Birmingham Promise

Alexandra Bernadotte

Beyond 12

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