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Meet the Fellows
"Taking full advantage of Columbia’s resources, my self-study plan included coursework on race and ethnic inequality, urban education, social movements, early childhood development, and modern dance history. The discipline of reading, writing, discussing, researching, and reflecting each week upon these diverse but interrelated areas made for an extraordinary year."
Lisa Philp (2008 - 2009)
Global Head of Philanthropic Services
JP Morgan Private Bank
Current Fellows
Each year ten individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the City of New York are selected to become Revson Fellows. The program strives to identify talented individuals from diverse backgrounds who can benefit from Columbia University’s resources. Revson Fellows are rich in experience, intellectually curious, and stimulated by the challenge of exposure to different viewpoints and ideas.
Fellows pursue a year of study at Columbia University, deepening their knowledge of urban issues, gaining skills, and taking the time to step back and reflect so that they can prepare themselves for the next stage of their work.
In addition to the year of academic study, the program brings Fellows together as cohorts and across cohorts to exchange ideas, build bridges across sectors, and develop networks that will last long after their Fellowship year.
2009 - 2010 Fellows
William Gallagher
Anti-Crime Sergeant
New York Police Department
Carrie Gleason
Coordinator of Retail Action Project
Retail, Wholesale & Department Store Union
Courtney Killingsworth
Associate Director of Programs
Global Kids, Inc.
Sarah Ludwig
Co-Director
Neighborhood Economic Development Advocacy Project
Zahida Pirani
Director
New York Civic Participation Project (NYCPP)
Joe Pressley
Senior Director of Policy and Government Relations
Harlem United Community AIDS Center
Barbara Slatin, Ed.D.
Principal
PS/MS 188 Island School
The affiliations listed above reflect Fellows’ professional positions at the time of acceptance into the Revson Fellowship.