Hudson Link recently rallied at the Capitol building in Albany, advocating for legislative reform to address mass incarceration in New York State. Over 500 advocates united for this cause, demonstrating a strong sense of community and shared purpose. Collaborating with partnering organizations, justice-impacted individuals, and supporters statewide, Hudson Link and its allies urged lawmakers to pass three […]
A Historic Day at The State of the Judiciary
On February 10th, 2025, a historic event unfolded during the State of the Judiciary in Albany. Chief Judge of the Unified Courts of New York, Rowan Wilson advocated for the Second Look Act in New York spotlighting key figures including Hudson Link President Sean Pica (’01), alumnus Mujahideen Muhammad (’23), and currently incarcerated individuals Tami Eldridge […]
Hudson Link Announces Dr. Lila McDowell as Executive Director
We are delighted to announce the promotion of Lila McDowell to Executive Director of Hudson Link. Her exceptional leadership has been a driving force in advancing our mission to transform the educational landscape within and beyond correctional facilities. Lila’s dedication and vision have been instrumental in fostering meaningful change, and we look forward to embarking on this new era with […]
Hudson Link Announces Sean Pica as President
We are thrilled to announce that Sean Pica has been promoted to President of Hudson Link. Sean’s inspiring journey from serving a 16-year sentence to leading our organization has been remarkable. Joining the board after his release, he became Executive Director in 2007, driving incredible growth and innovation. Sean’s commitment to this organization and its […]
From our Board Chair, Christian French
(Left to Right) Sean Pica, President of Hudson Link for Higher Education in Prison and Dr. Lila McDowell, Executive Director of Hudson Link for Higher Education in Prison. I am thrilled to announce the promotions of both Sean Pica to the role of President and Lila McDowell to the role of Executive Director. As Hudson Link steps […]
Our 2024 At A Glance
We did it, Hudson Linkers! Another year of new chapters, new beginnings, and new faces joining the Hudson Link family. With your incredible support, we have turned aspirations into achievements and made last year one to remember. So, buckle up and grab your party hats, as we unveil the numbers and accomplishments that made last […]
