(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 […]
Alumni Archival Project in Albany
In a groundbreaking initiative, a select group of Hudson Link alumni recently embarked on a journey through time, diving into the depths of New York’s early twentieth-century carceral system. In late July, these dedicated scholars, driven by their passion for history, gathered for the first of two trips to the New York State Archives in […]
“Hudson Link is a Lifeline.”
It is not only an honor to be asked to craft this year’s New Beginnings letter to our amazing supporters but also a privilege to share my journey with Hudson Link. I say it’s a privilege for one reason; Hudson Link changed my life! I joined the Hudson Link family while incarcerated at Taconic Correctional Facility. It became immediately […]
“A Golden Moment”
When I was asked to author this year’s annual appeal to our wonderful supporters, I was ecstatic. Writing this letter allows me to share my heart with you, and to convey what your generosity has done for me and so many others throughout the years. It also gives me a chance to share some exciting […]
Welcome, Michael Rowe!
We are delighted to introduce you to Michael Rowe, our new Director of Transitional Services! Michael has an extensive professional experience, including a Bachelor of Arts in Social Studies from Bard College and a Master of Professional Studies (MPS) from the New York Theological Seminary. While serving in leadership positions at Exodus Transitional Services, HealingWorks, […]