Who We Are

Nation's First: Founded in 1983, the Upward Bound program was the nation's first such program targeted specifically for students with disabilities. Its objectives are to provide students with the access to educational opportunities and to increase their number in postsecondary education while simultaneously developing the skills needed to be independent, contributing individuals. The program is funded by the United States Department of Education and conducted under the auspices of New York University's Metropolitan Center for Urban Education.

Upward Bound is represented in Washington by The National Council of Educational Opportunity Associations (NCEOA). This council represents Americans who must overcome class, social and cultural barriers to succeed in college.

Staff

Patricia Ryan- Director

Marilyn Sommer - Assistant Director

Phaedra Tucker - Administrative Assistant, is currently enrolled as a Master's student in the Silver School of Social Work, received her BA in Creative Writing from New York University. An administrative assistant for Metro Center for the past ten years, she has assisted the directors of Upward Bound, the Extended Day Program, and LPP program. She also serves as a liaison between tutors, counselors, and staff of Upward Bound, Tutoring Program, and LPP. Before coming to New York University, she served as an administrative assistant for Edelman Worldwide Public Relations.