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Sep
10

Jonathan Abrams

Jonathan Abrams joined CitySquash in 2024 as the Director of College Access and Success, where he manages the college application process for all team members, including test prep, school visits, interviews, and financial aid. He also provides ongoing support to CitySquash’s college students through campus visits, regular check-ins, academic progress reviews, and assistance with forms and financial aid. Jonathan earned his undergraduate degree from The University of Chicago, where he majored in Comparative Human Development and minored in Visual Arts. During his time there, he served as a coach, captain, and first position player on the squash team, while also volunteering with MetroSquash. He later worked in both the FinTech and EdTech sectors and pursued further studies in Web Development at the University of Pennsylvania, while simultaneously working on a variety of entrepreneurial ventures. Originally from Villanova, PA, Jonathan now resides in Manhattan.

Sep
29

Arias

Magdalena Arias joined CitySquash in 2023. As Director of Placement she guides team members through the independent school admissions process. She is a recent graduate from Williams College, where she double majored in English and French. While at Williams, she was a Teaching Assistant at Williamstown Elementary School and worked at Misongi Organization, a non-profit based in Cameroon that helps high-achieving, low-income Cameroonian students apply to universities in the United States. Magdalena is originally from Panama and worked at a United Way homework center in Panama City, where she taught a creative writing extracurricular. She currently lives in Manhattan.  

Sep
27

Huchro

Victoria joined CitySquash in 2023. As Director of Middle School Academics, she is responsible for developing the academic enrichment curriculum for the 6th-8th grade team members in the Bronx and tracking their academic progress. Before joining CitySquash, Victoria worked as 6th Grade Teacher in Washington D.C. while completing her Masters in Education and Special Education from NYU. Victoria graduated from Cornell University and double majored in Development Sociology and Inequality Studies. While at Cornell, Victoria was the Captain of the Women’s Varsity Squash Team. Victoria was born and raised in Westchester, NY, and currently lives there.

Jan
18

Pantle

Will joined CitySquash as a staff member in 2022. He is an alum of the program, having graduated in 2020. As assistant director of squash, he is responsible for designing and leading squash practices for elementary, middle, and high school team members. His role is to develop a passion for squash for the entire program. Will graduated from Fordham University in 2020, where he majored in Economics. While at Fordham, Will played on the varsity squash team and also worked and learned how to coach at Westchester Squash Academy where he was the assistant pro for 5 years. Will was born in the Bronx and currently resides in Queens.   

Jan
17

Knowlton

Courtney first worked at CitySquash from 2004-2006 at the Director of High School Placement. After leaving CitySquash, she worked as the Program Director and Dean of Faculty at The East Harlem School for fifteen years, before returning to CitySquash as the Development Director. Courtney graduated from Amherst College with a double major in English and Spanish. At Amherst, Courtney played on the varsity field hockey and lacrosse teams. In 2011, she received her MA in Educational Leadership from NYU. Courtney grew up in Montclair, NJ and now lives in Larchmont, NY with her family.

Aug
31

Troche

Bianca is an alumna of CitySquash and joined as a full-time staff member in 2021. As Director of Elementary School Academics, she is responsible for developing the academic enrichment curriculum for the 3rd-5th grade team members in the Bronx and tracks their academic progress. Bianca graduated from St. Lawrence University, where she majored in Psychology and double minored in Gender & Sexuality and Education. While at St. Lawrence, she was a tutor for the local elementary school, worked in the student center and was a member of various activist groups on campus. Bianca was born and raised in the Bronx, N.Y.

Feb
19

deCharbonneau

Giustina joined CitySquash in 2017 through the Up2Us Coach program. Giustina earned a B.S. in Psychology and Spanish Language & Literature in 2017 from Fordham University. While at Fordham, Giustina volunteered with CitySquash between 2015 and 2017 as a Homework Help Aide and Learning Center Intern. In addition to having studied abroad in Spain, she has worked with Fordham University’s Office of Multicultural Affairs. Giustina was born and raised in Brewster, NY and lives in the Bronx.

Sep
06

aaaLi

Terence became Executive Director of CitySquash in 2014, after re-joining the organization as Program Director in 2012. He previously worked at CitySquash from 2005-2007. Terence was a member of the varsity squash team at Yale University, where he received a B.A. in 2004 in architecture. After leaving CitySquash in 2007, Terence received both an M.Sc. in Economic History from the London School of Economics and an M.B.A from the Yale School of Management. After business school, Terence worked in finance before returning to CitySquash. Terence grew up in Saskatchewan, Canada, where he was a competitive racquetball player. He currently lives in Manhattan with his wife and their three children.

Mar
30

Patterson

Bryan joined CitySquash in 2007. As Director of Squash, Bryan manages squash practices and oversees the squash development of CitySquash’s team members, leading a fitness program, guiding technical instruction and coaching at tournaments. He competed on the world professional squash circuit and was ranked as high as #2 in the U.K. and #16 in the world. He was a founding member of the ISPA (International Squash Players Association), now the PSA. Bryan represented England in the Home Countries Team Championships, the European Team Championships and Great Britain in the Team and Individual World Championships. As a coach, Bryan has been the English boys’ squads Assistant National Coach, Head Squash Professional at the Squash Club at CHASS in Philadelphia and Head Squash Professional at the Heights Casino in Brooklyn Heights. He was also the director of the USA Junior National squads. Bryan has one son, John, and lives in the Bronx.