Richard Buery

Richard Buery's journey began in Brooklyn's most challenging neighborhoods, where he witnessed the stark inequalities that trap children in cycles of poverty. This formative experience shaped his unwavering commitment to creating systemic change for underserved communities. As CEO of Robin Hood, one of the nation's largest anti-poverty nonprofits, Buery leads strategic efforts to dismantle barriers that perpetuate inequality.

His leadership extends beyond his current role - as former leader of Achievement First, he demonstrated how innovative educational approaches can transform outcomes for students in low-income areas. Buery's work spans policy development, nonprofit leadership, and social justice advocacy, consistently focusing on scalable solutions that create lasting impact. His approach centers on breaking the school-to-prison pipeline through strategic interventions and targeted opportunities.

Rather than addressing symptoms, Buery tackles root causes of educational inequity, developing programs that bridge the gap between policy and practice. His work demonstrates how effective leadership can transform not just individual lives, but entire communities trapped by systemic disadvantages.