GO Project

GO Project is thrilled to announce Christine Anderson as the new Co-Chair of our Board of Directors! We are so grateful for the dedication and many years of service of Melanie Whelan, who previously served as Board Co-Chair and will remain on the Board and co-lead GO’s next strategic plan. Thank you, Melanie, for your commitment to GO’s mission and for helping us serve hundreds of students each year.

Working alongside Board Co-Chair Marlaine Olinick, Christine will guide our Board and Staff as we continue to serve NYC public school students in need of academic intervention.

A passionate advocate for education, Christine serves as Global Head of Corporate Affairs at Blackstone, overseeing Public Affairs, Marketing, and Sustainability functions. She serves as the primary spokesperson for the firm, advising Blackstone’s senior leaders and business groups, as well as companies across Blackstone’s portfolio on communications strategy. She oversees the firm’s global marketing function, including its extensive private wealth marketing platform to engage individual investors. She also leads Blackstone’s sustainability efforts.

“I am excited for this next chapter of leadership and deeply grateful to outgoing Co-Chair Melanie Whelan for her partnership, guidance, and unwavering dedication to our work,” shared Gayle Villani, Executive Director of GO Project.

GO is excited to work with our Board Co-Chairs Christine Anderson and Marlaine Olinick as we continue to provide critical academic, social-emotional, and family support for our students.

🎉 GO is so proud of our students for not only continuing to work hard at improving their academics but also for enrolling in strong middle and high schools! Part of GO’s programming includes supporting our 5th, 7th, and 8th grade students in the GO Bridges program. Students and their families receive support with school applications and finding best-fit schools for them. Students partake in workshops and activities throughout the year to prepare for the transition to middle and high school.

This year:
⭐ 76% of GO students enrolled in a strong middle school (compared to 57% citywide)
⭐ 93% of GO students enrolled in a strong high school (compared to 60% citywide)

Congratulations to our GO students and we can’t wait to see all that you achieve in middle and high school!

Each year, our Fall Cocktail Party leaves us smiling for weeks to come! to last year’s blast of an evening. Our supporters had a great time and we can’t wait to see you all again! Don’t forget to grab your tickets before they sell out. 📣

Your ticket directly supports GO’s work as we help NYC public school students thrive, and gets you into an unforgettable evening event featuring:
🥂 Three-hour open bar
🍡 Delicious bites
🎶 Music by DJ Alex Travers
🎟️ Luxury raffle prizes, a curated w**e pull, and more

Visit the link in our bio today to learn more and save your spot.

GO is looking forward to seeing our new volunteers at our upcoming virtual info sessions! If you haven’t registered yet, head to the links below to register. In each info session we will cover an introduction of GO Project, what we do, and what it looks like to be a volunteer.

✏️ Tuesday, September 29th - 6:00 pm:
bit.ly/goinfo929

✏️ Wednesday, September 30th - 5:00 pm:
bit.ly/goinfo930

Calling all caregivers of GO students! 📢 Our team is excited to host two info sessions that will cover what GO Project is, flow of programming, academics, how to sign up, and we’ll be happy to answer any questions. Visit bit.ly/GOInfoSession to register for either info session!

School is back in session and GO is so excited! ✏️📓 We love our partner NYC public schools like Roberto Clemente (015M) and the school team members that help us identify students who could benefit from additional academic support. GO students receive critical academic support during GO School on Saturdays throughout the school year.

Here is Jade Elias, GO’s Chief Program Officer, at the PS 15 the Roberto Clemente School back to school bash. Jade was excited to share information with families and community members as we gear up for GO School in October!

GO Project is hiring! 📣 We are seeking exceptional K-8 teachers for our GO School elementary and middle school programs, which run from October 2026 through May 2027 at our partner school locations in Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn.

Interested in applying or know someone who could be a good fit? Check out the link in our bio for additional information and to apply!

The big day is here! 🎉📓✏️ GO wishes our community of students, educators, and staff a happy and meaningful first day of school. We can’t wait to see our students and educators at GO School soon!

GO Project is proud to be part of the literacy ecosystem in NYC public schools and a partner of , who is supporting families with resources to learn about what their kid is learning, talk about what they’re reading, and read together to build a literacy routine at home. As students head back to school soon, we encourage our families to check out nycreadstogether.org to access resources, tips, and more! 📚

to fun days spent at GO Summer! We miss our awesome students and educators, but we hope they’re having a great end to the summer before school starts. Swipe through to see some of our favorite moments during . 📷

We can’t wait to see our students during GO School Saturdays!