MISSION & HISTORY
Strong City was founded in 2017 by Tulane Alumni Peter Gold. After attempting to intervene in a violent situation in downtown New Orleans, LA, Peter was shot. When he woke up several days later in the hospital, he struggled to fathom what sequence of events led up to the shooter's ability to unleash violence with such ease. The mission of Strong City is to understand this question through the lens of youth development.
Strong City is a 501(c)(3) student-run nonprofit dedicated to uplifting and empowering youth in New Orleans by fostering meaningful relationships and partnering with local organizations. Through consistent volunteering, project-based giving, and educational support, Strong City works to enrich the lives of underrepresented youth and create lasting opportunities for growth and development.
Kamryn Pickard
2024 Tulane graduate with a B.S. in Public Health, from New Jersey
"As Program Coordinator, I formed genuine bonds with our partners like the Youth Empowerment Project and the New Orleans Women & Children's Center, even becoming friends with individuals like Miss Coleman from NOWCS. This experience provided hands-on professional growth while breaking the Tulane bubble in a fulfilling and enjoyable way."
Hear from our student leaders!
Strong City Team
Board of Directors
Peter Gold, M.D.
Alex Brands
Josh Kogel, CPA
Matthew Feigenbaum, J.D.
Lisa Dresner
Matthew Deitch
Nick Curran
Frank Gonzalez, J.D.
Ava Borchers