Alumni

We work hard to keep close connections with our alumni, not only so that we can support them along their educational and career journeys, but also because their journeys are one of our greatest inspirations as we continue investing in the lives of future leaders each year.

499

The number of IAL Alumni.

55

The number of Colleges & Universities our alumni have attended.

21

Number of alumni currently working at Inwood Academy as employees.

About Our Alumni Program

The Alumni work does not begin when they cross the stage. Inwood Academy students start to receive alumni support starting their Freshman Fall semester in high school. We gear them with information on how to fully embrace the college experience and what to expect on those campus by providing campus tours to their accepted institution. We also prepare those students that want to enter the workforce directly after graduation by setting them up with:

Interview preparation
Fully edited resume
Financial support via our Senior scholarship fund, to help with their transition to college

Many alumni return to share their experiences and encouragement with younger Inwood Academy high school students by volunteering at events, serving on an Alumni Week panel, or becoming an Alumni Ambassador.

Alumni Week

One of the most fun parts of the year for those invested in our College & Career Success program, is our annual Alumni Week, held immediately after winter break. A highlight of Alumni Week is that we have extended the programming for the first time to offer an entire week dedicated to Middle School students.

The focus of Alumni Week(s) is to help students explore and self-identify future plans that align with their interests, no matter what stage of that decision making process they are in.

“Equipping teachers to lead Alumni Week not only allows us to cater conversations to individual students, but it also encourages follow-up conversations in a way we wouldn’t be able to sustain our own,” explains Alumni Success Manager Coordinator Hazel Pina.

Recap Alumni Week 2022

Diploma/Final Transcript Request

Upon graduating, students will be notified to pick up their diploma at the Alumni lounge located at 431 W. 204th Street.

If you lose your diploma, please fill out the form. Please allow 5-10 business days for all request to be reviewed/completed. Additionally, be advised that all official replacement documents will be charge $10 upon pick up. You will receive a confirmation email once your document is ready for pick up.

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Alumni Success Manager

Hazel Pina, born and raised in Washington Heights and Inwood, graduated from The Pennsylvania State University with a bachelors of science in Human Development and Family Services. She began her role as Alumni Coordinator with IAL’s first graduating class in 2018. She has now transitioned as the Alumni Success manager as she builds and equips interns to provide support for their fellow peers as they work towards professional development. Hazel Pina, Alumni Manager, can be reached at hazel.pina@ialcs.org or 917-920-0452.

Visit us!

Our Alumni lounge is available for all students Monday - Friday from 8:30am - 4:00pm. Evening hours can also be available upon communication with our alumni team.

Our alumni lounge is located in The Annex building, 431 W. 204th Street. Make an appointment today to meet the alumni team!

Beyond IAL Scholarship Fund

100% of your contribution will provide financial relief for our alumni post-secondary journey.

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Our Values

Inwood Academy believes fostering five main character traits contributes to well-rounded individuals who care, give back, and lead.

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