Women’s Herstory Month Committee Presents: Dr. Nadia Lopez

Join us for a special lecture given by Dr. Nadia Lopez, part of the 2019 Women’s Herstory Month Powwer! series. Dr. Lopez will discuss how she has beaten the odds to become an internationally recognized and pioneering educator.

The founding principal of Mott Hall Bridges Academy (a New York City public school in Brownsville, Brooklyn), Lopez became a viral sensation after one of her students was featured on the popular blog, Humans of New York. Millions of people around the world discovered the positive learning environment, high expectations and growing success rate at her school, which is located right in the middle of one of the most under-served communities in America. In 2015 a Humans of New York fundraiser raised $1.4 million to take Lopez’s students on college trips that include Harvard University, Summer STEAM programs and college scholarships. Lopez continues to show the world how underprivileged communities can beat the odds and create positive institutions that have a global impact.

There will also be a special performance by the Black Diamonds, Medgar Evers College’s step team.

This event is free and open to the public. No RSVP necessary.

For more information please contact:
Dr. Alexis Mclean: 718-270-6046 • amclean@mec.cuny.edu
Ms. Lisa Evelyn: 718-270-5155 • levelyn@mec.cuny.edu