Introduction

Dear Friends,
 

We are honored to present the 2023-2024 Annual Report, a testament to the dedication and generosity of our remarkable community throughout a milestone year in our school’s historic journey. This report highlights the significant progress and achievements that took place as part of our 75th anniversary celebrations, none of which would have been possible without your commitment to fostering curiosity, compassion and confidence in students who think deeply, act ethically and lead by example. 

Thanks to the incredible support from our families, alumni, friends, and generous foundations and corporations, we have achieved a highly successful and consequential fundraising year. Your contributions have set a new standard for participation, with more members of our community joining hands to support our students' futures than ever before. This year, we truly leveled up.

Our community's generosity ensures that we can continue to offer an unparalleled educational experience. Innovation and continuous improvement are at the core of our educational philosophy, ensuring that every student receives an exceptional and transformative learning experience. Your support makes all of this possible, and we are profoundly grateful.

We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to Farad Lowther, our Director of Development, and Liz Kordonsky, our Development Operations and Events Manager, for their exceptional leadership and tireless efforts in building meaningful relationships and securing vital resources for our school. Their dedication has been instrumental in our success. We also owe a debt of gratitude to our Development Committee Chair, Kat Blostein, and the entire Development Committee for their strategic contributions and unwavering commitment to our goals. 

Our 45th Annual Gala in New York City was a spectacular success, thanks to the remarkable efforts of the Gala Committee. The event was a true celebration of our community's spirit and generosity, and it was a night to remember.  We would like to thank our Gala Chairs, Heather Bohm and John Moss, and the entire Gala Committee, for honoring so many aspects of Stevens history and traditions at this incredible event. We are also immensely grateful to our multi-year event co-hosts and community-builders, Joe Lacy and Raakhee Mirchandani, whose leadership and passion for Stevens shine brightly.

This year, we took a significant step forward in expanding our vision for philanthropy by establishing the Forever Stevens Endowment for Financial Aid. Together with the Sarah Katz ‘15 Heart Care Fund and our record-breaking Annual Gala, we are well-positioned to continue providing an exceptional educational experience for our students, both inside and outside the classroom.

As we look to the future, we remain steadfast in our commitment to excellence, innovation, and inclusivity. We are inspired by the incredible generosity of our community and are excited about the opportunities that lie ahead. Your support ensures that we can continue to inspire, educate, and empower our students to achieve their dreams. Together, we are making a profound difference in the lives of our students.

With heartfelt gratitude and warm regards,

Sergio Alati, Ed.D.  Head of School

Ingrid Rasmussen P'24                           Chair, Board of Trustees