The nonprofit 826 Boston, which provides creative writing, tutoring, and publishing opportunities for students in grades K-12, is now being led by Executive Director Corey Yarbrough, who assumed the role on July 24. He previously was a school leader at Mattapan’s Edward Brooke High School.
“I am honored to join 826 Boston as Executive Director,” said Yarbrough. “This organization has a remarkable history of amplifying student voices and empowering young leaders in our community. There are so many exciting things already happening at 826 Boston, and I am excited to collaborate with the talented team to further expand our impact, ensuring that every student’s voice is heard and valued.”
Yarbrough brings a wealth of experience to the team, most recently serving as the Assistant Principal at Brooke High School. The founder and executive director of the Hispanic Black Gay Coalition, he holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Justice Studies from James Madison University.
Since opening its doors in 2007, 826 Boston has worked with more than 30,000 students and hundreds of teachers and published the works of thousands of Boston students in dozens of collections of professionally designed works.
