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Meet the Staff: Robyn Lingo

Say hello to Robyn Lingo, 826DC’s sensational new Executive Director!

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Robyn Lingo

826DC Names Robyn Lingo Executive Director

826DC is delighted to announce Robyn Lingo as the organization’s new Executive Director! Following an extensive national search led by Good Insight, Lingo will begin her new role on August 1st.

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Meet the Staff: Conor Murphy

Meet Conor Murphy, 826DC’s new After-School Writing Lab Assistant! Conor helps our After-School Writing Lab run smoothly, both working with students and helping out behind the scenes.

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Meet the Staff: Sara Jackson

We’re delighted to introduce Sara Jackson, 826DC’s new School Residency Coordinator! Sara’s here to lead our Young Authors’ Book Project (YABP) as well as other in-school residencies throughout the school year.

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Zachary Clark

A Fond Farewell to Zachary Clark

After seven and a half wonderful years, Zachary Clark is transitioning out of his role as 826DC’s Executive Director and moving on to his next adventure.

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Sarah Richman

Sarah’s Store Picks

Sarah Richman, 826DC’s Associate Director of Communications and Development, has overseen our shop for the last five years. Here are some of her favorite products!

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VIDEO: 826DC at The Kennedy Center

This weekend, 826DC students shared their poetry at The Kennedy Center’s “What’s Going On NOW: A Tribute to Marvin Gaye” event!

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Margaret Kelley

Meet the Staff: Margaret Kelley

A warm welcome to Margaret Kelley, 826DC’s new Store Coordinator! She’ll be staffing the soon-to-reopen Tivoli’s Astounding Magic Supply Co. storefront each Saturday.

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Tyler Grigsby

Meet the Staff: Tyler Grigsby

Tyler Grigsby is 826DC’s new Community Programs Manager! They’ll lead our After-School Writing Lab and manage our work with interns, volunteers, and work-study students.

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Meet the Staff: Cai Rodrigues-Sherley

A warm welcome to Cai Rodrigues-Sherley, 826DC’s new School Residency Coordinator! Cai will lead our Young Authors’ Book Project (YABP), in addition to running other in-school writing residencies throughout the school year.

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