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Our Team
Dr. Kelly M. Downing
Chief Executive Officer & Executive Director
Dr. Downing was a former Senior Faculty & Partnership Specialist at The Writing Revolution (TWR). He trained educators, administrators, school districts both nationally and internationally in the Hochman Method. He was a former English teacher, and Parent Coordinator. Dr. Downing received a Master of Music from Manhattan School of Music, and earned his Ph.D. in Literacy from St. John's University.
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Geordano "Geo" Abreu
Interim Operations Coordinator (CCPI Office)
Geo Abreu is a Freelance Graphic & Multimedia Designer and alumnus of A. Philip Randolph Campus High School, class of 2010. Since Freshman year, SBI's Theatre Tech Program played a pivotal role in his future career, providing an outlet for his creativity serving as a Lighting and Graphic Designer for SBI's annual student-run talent shows at APRCHS. Graduating from CUNY's City Tech with a Bachelor of Communication Design, Geo has continued proficiency in industry standard design programs such as Photoshop, Illustrator and Premiere Pro throughout his 16 year Graphic Design career and serves as a multimedia consultant for SBI. Additionally, Geo is serving as Interim Operations Coordinator for SBI's Fall Semester.
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Jeremy Jaico
SBI Gala Operations Coordinator
Jeremy Jaico is the founder of The Haiko Group, an entertainment and management company. He is an alumnus of A. Philip Randolph Campus High School, class of 2013, and got his bachelor's degree in Business Administration at Elmira College in 2017. Having over 13 years of experience in the music industry, he’s been able to cultivate partnerships with leaders in gaming, fashion, digital marketing, and live events. Jeremy has also had experience working at several tech start-ups, including Peloton, Bitly, and Ergatta. He will be serving as the Gala Operations Coordinator for SBI’s fall semester.
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Our Team
Aris Munoz
On-Site Operations Associate
Kelly M. Downing, Ph.D.
Student Advancement Center
Interim Program Manager
Jose Mitaynes
Creative Arts Director
Gregory Caldwell
Stage Manager
Krystina Buckley
Bookkeeping & Human Resources
Chris Calienes
Program Assessment
Geordano Abreu
Graphics & Multimedia
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Maya Angelou
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Asa Philip Randolph
