Our Team
The TGR Learning Lab Philadelphia , we are champions for youth. We are deeply committed to every student who comes through our programs and believe that through access to education, mentorship and support our students will thrive.
Meredith
Foote
Executive Director
“We have the opportunity to create the future and decide what that's like.”
MAE JEMISON
Rebecca
Lehr
Senior Director, Programs and Professional Learning
“Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.”
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN
Mallory
Berger
Senior Director, Development
“Action is the antidote to despair.”
JOAN BAEZ
Maria
Stroup
Director, Early Education and Community Engagement
“Do your little bit of good where you are; it's those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world. ”
DESMOND TUTU
Adam
Mesewicz
Director, Career Connected Learning
“Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.”
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN
Caroline
Robinson
Director, Operations
“We meet no ordinary people in our lives.”
C.S. LEWIS
JOSHUA
CHANEY
Manager, Community Outreach
“It's For The Kids!”
EDDE CHANEY
Ronald
Thomas
Learning Facilitator
“Don’t explain your philosophy, embody it.”
EPICTETUS
Stephanie
Bingham
Learning Facilitator
“You become strong by doing the things you need to be strong for.”
AUDRE LORDE
Van
Nguyen
Program Coordinator
“To re-conceptualize love with a critical lens opens possibilities for transformation not only within our individual lives, but also in our communities and society in which we serve.”
DURRLE N. BROOKS
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Jim Woodland
CEO Compas Inc.
Julie Tewksbury
Volunteer
Stan Woodland
Executive Chairman CMI media
Steve Kelly
Chairman and Cofounder Imagine 360
The TGR Learning Lab Philadelphia is powered by TGR Foundation. Led by CEO Cyndi Court, TGR Foundation’s team is committed to empower students through education.
Our Values
TGR FOUNDATION
START WITH
PASSION
PASSION
We come to work every day with a drive and determination to improve the lives of children and our communities. Our success is dependent on an unyielding enthusiasm for and dedication to our students, partners and each other.
OWN OWN IT
We hold ourselves and each other accountable, which involves an honest reflection of our actions and a commitment to finding ways to improve. Taking ownership and pride in our work cultivates a high sense of responsibility and integrity, therefore results.
CREATE
SYNERGY
SYNERGY
We believe the sum of our combined efforts is greater than any individual contribution. We actively seek opportunities to collaborate and build mutually-beneficial partnerships aligned with our values to further our mission.
DRIVE
CHANGE
CHANGE
We believe that success requires a forward-thinking and flexible approach. We must challenge the status quo by creating an environment where thoughtful risk-taking is encouraged and seen as an essential ingredient in not only reaching our goals but exceeding them. This is how we learn, grow and improve both ourselves and our work.
EMBRACE
DIVERSITY
DIVERSITY
We believe a safe and inclusive environment where everyone can be one’s authentic self is critical to our success. We are committed to leading programs and experiences consistent with our belief in equity and inclusion for all, while empowering our staff, students, stakeholders and communities to contribute and thrive.
