Youth Engagement
We strive to provide more meaningful opportunities for young people to participate in their schools, communities and the economy.
Education
We fund efforts to expand learning opportunities and supports for children, particularly those from low‑ and moderate-income communities.
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How it Works
We believe the best way to address poverty is to expand educational opportunities that enable all children to succeed in school, careers and life.
We make grants to help all children, especially those in underserved communities, develop the knowledge, skills and behaviors they need to succeed in college, career pathways and life.
A solid education is the single most important pathway to opportunity.
Education Program Areas
Graduating High School College & Career Ready
We strive to increase high school graduation and college and career readiness outcomes for young people, particularly those living in low-income communities.
Advancing Afterschool
We work to increase access to quality educational opportunities for all children — particularly those from low-income families and underserved communities.
Special Initiatives
We seek to respond to new strategies, unique opportunities, and changing social, economic and political contexts.
Education News
Afterschool and summer innovation help make up for lost learning time
States and local schools are accelerating pandemic recovery through afterschool and summer programs that create a brighter future for kids.
Seeding the future: Large-scale study confirms children’s savings accounts from birth boost post-secondary prospects
Connection is key to student recovery
Children’s savings field chalks up major milestones
Program Team
Benita Melton
Program Director
Education
Angelina Garner
Mizzen by Mott Vice President of Strategic Partnerships
Education
Gwynn Hughes
Senior Program Officer
Education
Janine Krause
Mizzen by Mott Operations Manager
Education
Aisha Lott
Administrative Assistant
Education
LaToya Massey
Program Assistant
Education
Channing McKay
Associate Program Officer
Education
Sarah Mellon
Mizzen by Mott Manager of Resource Innovation
Education
Arielle Milton
Program Officer
Education
Hailee Moehnke
Mizzen by Mott Project and Events Manager
Education
Carlos Santini
Mizzen by Mott CEO
Education
Kristin Stayer
Mizzen by Mott VP-Engagement and Educator Experience
Education
Kyle Swank
Mizzen by Mott Data and Systems Manager
Education