What they call their work
What they do
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Tech Skills Training for Underserved Groups 2 activities
- Data Analytics Fellowship ProgramA 12-month, tuition-free, full-time fellowship requiring 40–50+ hours per week that trains low-income young adults in data analytics using real-world datasets and industry tools. The program includes daily data challenges, mentorship, and career preparation to support entry into tech roles.
- Software Engineering Fellowship ProgramA 12-month, tuition-free post-secondary program that prepares low-income young adults for high-paying tech careers through full-stack web development training, project-based learning, and professional skills development. The program includes daily instructional hours (9:30 AM–4:30 PM), a flipped classroom model, industry-standard tools (e.g., React, Node.js, AWS), and results in graduates earning a median of $103,500 within 60 days of completion.
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Workforce Readiness Training 1 activity
- Fellowship Career and Professional Development SupportProvides comprehensive career services including interview preparation, personal presentation training, professional networking opportunities, mentorship, and placement support, leading to full-time roles at companies such as WW International.
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Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
- Leadership and Personal Development ProgrammingOffers structured leadership development opportunities such as project management, scrum mastery, leading workshops, student ambassador roles, daily mindfulness sessions, gratitude journaling, and governance participation through roles like Young Trustee Board Member.
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Who runs it
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| MAYA BHATTACHARJEE-MARCANTONIO | CO-FOUNDER, PRESIDENT & CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER | 40 | $222K |
| REUBEN OGBONNA | CO-FOUNDER & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $215K |
| HOLLINS GAUSE | HEAD OF GROWTH & ADMISSIONS STRATEGY | 40 | $190K |
| ASHLEY LUSKY | SENIOR DIRECTOR, FINANCE & HR | 40 | $161K |
| ANA REYES MARTINEZ | SENIOR DIRECTOR | 40 | $160K |
| BEN SPECTOR | HEAD INSTRUCTOR, SOFTWARE ENGINEERING | 40 | $150K |
| TRAVIS FOX | HEAD OF STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS | 40 | $148K |
- AARON GLOVER — DIRECTOR
- ABBY MARQUAND — TREASURER
- AILUN KU — DIRECTOR
- ERICA HAMILTON — CHAIR
- JIORE CRAIG — DIRECTOR
- KATHERINE DALY — DIRECTOR
- KENNY OSAKWE — DIRECTOR
- MIKE SHULLMAN — DIRECTOR
- ROB MORSE — DIRECTOR
- TIFFANY MERIWEATHER — SECRETARY
- TYLER LAMBE — DIRECTOR
Who they work with
- 1954 Project Funder — Signature funder supporting Marcy Lab School
- Asana Partner — Employer partner of Marcy Lab School.
- Bloomberg Partner — Employer partner of Marcy Lab School.
- CD&R Foundation Funder — Signature funder supporting Marcy Lab School
- Charles Hayden Foundation Funder — Signature funder supporting Marcy Lab School
- Cockroach Labs Partner — Employer partner of Marcy Lab School.
- Cognizant Funder — Signature funder supporting Marcy Lab School
- Hunter College Partner — Fellows have attended Hunter College prior to joining The Marcy Lab School.
- Industry City Partner — Hosts The Marcy Lab School campus within its facility in Sunset Park, Brooklyn.
- Industry City Partner — Hosts the Marcy Lab School's campus at Industry City in Brooklyn for in-person instruction.
- JPMorgan Funder — Signature funder supporting Marcy Lab School
- JPMorgan Chase Partner — Employer partner of Marcy Lab School.
- Livelihood Impact Funder — Signature funder supporting Marcy Lab School
- Palo Alto Networks Partner — Employer of Marcy Lab School alumni, including graduate placements as Software Engineers.
- Philadelphia Partner — Location where prospective Fellows have transitioned from prior work into the Fellowship program.
- Restoration Funder — Signature funder supporting Marcy Lab School
- Salesforce Funder — Signature funder supporting Marcy Lab School
- Salesforce Partner — Employer of Marcy Lab School alumni, including graduate placements as Solution Engineers.
- Salesforce Partner — Mission-aligned corporate partner providing volunteerism and opportunities for Marcy Lab Fellows.
- Spotify Partner — Employer partner of Marcy Lab School.
- Squarespace Partner — Employer partner of Marcy Lab School.
- Summerfield Foundation Funder — Signature funder supporting Marcy Lab School
- The New York Times Partner — Employer partner of Marcy Lab School.
- Tiger Foundation Funder — Signature funder supporting Marcy Lab School
- Tiger Global Impact Ventures Funder — Signature funder supporting Marcy Lab School
- WW International Partner — Employer partner that has hired Marcy Lab School fellows, including three from internships into full-time roles.
- Yield Giving Funder — Signature funder supporting Marcy Lab School
How they approach the work
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- Autodidactic and Project-Based Learning Modelmethodology: autodidactic_learningBy using project-based and flipped classroom methods to foster self-directed learning, Marcy Lab equips fellows to independently master new technologies because adaptability and resourcefulness are essential in rapidly evolving tech fields.
- Fellowship-to-Employment Pathwaymethodology: fellowship-to-employmentBy structuring education as a full-time, immersive fellowship that simulates professional work, Marcy Lab increases employment readiness and career placement because experiential alignment with workplace norms builds practical competence and professional identity.
- Integrated Technical and Professional Developmentmethodology: holistic-professional-developmentBy combining rigorous technical training with leadership, critical thinking, and professional values development, Marcy Lab prepares fellows for long-term success in tech careers because technical fluency alone is insufficient for sustained professional growth — resilience, problem-solving, and identity matter.