Willis Cohen

Willis was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. He attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison where he studied International Studies and Spanish. He has been passionate about working in education for many years, and since graduating has been working primarily in youth development and youth empowerment roles. In 2017, Willis taught English for a nonprofit organization called Barrio Planta Project—a school that offers free English classes in a small community in rural Nicaragua. Most recently, Willis worked as a Senior Partnerships Manager at A-List Education, where he forged partnerships with School and Non-Profit partners supporting NYC youth. In his free time, Willis likes to travel, read, and watch basketball.