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 […]
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 […]
