Tricia Poole has spent over twenty years creating, implementing and managing youth programs in the nonprofit sector.  Currently at preschool teacher on the Upper West Side, Tricia holds an MS Ed in Early Childhood from Bank StreetCollege, a MA in teaching Integrated Language Arts from WebsterUniversity in St. Louis as well as a BA in Liberal Arts from the University of Texas at Austin.   Upon arriving in New York in the mid-80’s, Tricia handled corporate clients for Ogilvy & Mather Public Relations then spent a year in entertainment PR with Rogers & Cowan.  She has arranged and participated in fund raising events not only as part of her career but also as a board member of the Parents Association for her son’s school.