Denise Harper-Richardson

Denise K. Harper-Richardson is a passionate educator with over 20 years of experience in educational leadership, serving students in underserved and marginalized communities. As a secondary school principal, Denise is committed to ensuring that all students have equitable career pathways and access to higher education.

Denise organized and operates the largest student chapter of My Brothers’ Keeper (MBK) and My Sisters’ Keeper (MSK) in New York City. President Obama created the MBK initiative to address the persistent opportunity gaps faced by boys and young men of color in college and careers.

Denise earned Master of Science degrees from Long Island University in Special Education and the College of Saint Rose in Education Leadership. Denise is currently pursuing an EdD degree at Manhattanville, researching how school systems shape the lived experiences of black girls in middle school.

She is a member of several organizations, including the Coalition of Schools Educating Boys of Color (COSEBOC), the National Association of Black School Educators (NABSE), and the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP).