Bank Street Celebration
The Bank Street Celebration is the College’s signature benefit, bringing the community together to raise vital funds and shine a spotlight on Bank Street’s mission. Each year, the president and Board of Trustees invite friends—old and new—to celebrate Bank Street’s impact and honor those who champion progressive education.
2026 Celebration
Tuesday, April 28
6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Cipriani 25 Broadway
25 Broadway
New York, NY 10004
Honorees
Jarrid Tingle
Changemaker Award
Jarrid Tingle is an entrepreneur and philanthropist dedicated to creating inclusive opportunities that drive lasting change. He is Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Harlem Capital, a venture capital firm with $225 million in assets that invests in diverse, next-generation entrepreneurs. Through Harlem Capital, Jarrid is helping redefine the face of entrepreneurship. He serves on the boards of the National Venture Capital Association and Tech:NYC and is a Grid Fellow. Jarrid earned his MBA from Harvard Business School as a Baker Scholar and graduated cum laude from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. His achievements have been recognized by Forbes 30 Under 30, Inc. 30 Under 30, and Ebony Power 100.
Michele Cahill
Lifetime Achievement Award
Michele Cahill is a nationally recognized leader in education reform and youth development, known for translating big ideas into systems that expand opportunity. As Vice President for National Program Coordination and Director of Urban Education at Carnegie Corporation of New York, she helped shape strategies to strengthen K–12 learning and postsecondary success for historically underrepresented students. She also co-chaired the commission that produced the Opportunity Equation and advanced efforts such as the Next Generation Science Standards and 100Kin10. Earlier in her career, she helped redesign New York City secondary schools and expand pathways to graduation as Senior Counselor for Education Policy under Chancellor Joel Klein. She also founded the Youth Development Institute and Beacons Initiative at the Fund for the City of New York. Michele’s leadership embodies Bank Street’s values—cultivating curious, capable problem-solvers and equitable learning environments where young people thrive.
