“Veeshan Narinesingh has been working for the Harlem Gallery of Science (HGS), for which I am the President, since July 2020 on organizing and executing a mentoring program that links college students from national colleges and universities as volunteer mentors to middle and high school students in Harlem. He has shown leadership skills, a unique ability to work and inspire program participants from the mentees to the school administrators of the middle and high schools the students attend. Starting a new program has challenges none more so than coordinating a mentoring program via Zoom connecting mentors from across the U.S. with mentees in Harlem. His commitment to making a difference in underserved communities, like Harlem is commendable – we need more young, creative and committed individuals to share their passion and life experiences to inspire underrepresented youth to see possibilities they did not know existed.”
Stan Altman, CUNY Professor, President Harlem Gallery of Science – New York
“I have known Veeshan Narinesingh for over a year, as a graduate student in physics and science education. He is very unusual in that he is already a creative science communicator with excellent presentation skills. He has been hired as a consultant by the Harlem Gallery of Science. He is also well connected with the science programs of many of the Harlem middle and high school math and science programs, teachers and students in the Harlem School Districts. He has assumed a leadership role in the operation and design of a major novel mentorship program between precollege Harlem students and science graduate students nationwide. HGS is fortunate to have his talents.”
Brian Schwartz, Professor of Physics CUNY Brooklyn and GC, Chairman of the Board Harlem Gallery of Science – New York
“Affectionately known as Mr. V to my son and I, V has been a great help and a blessing. My son Zion has shown growth in many academic areas and grown into a young man while being under Mr. V’s mentorship. He has tutored Zion in all subjects and the results were great on his regents and in-school performance. Zion has also become more interested in science and math since meeting Mr. V.”
Linzette Deberry Smith, Parent
“Veeshan was the key to stabilizing our STEM program and setting it on a course for sustainability and growth. Even when he was shown a course that seemed impossible, he found a path that helped to instill grit and dedication in his staff and the young men. Veeshan is a motivator, a servant leader, a gifted writer and thinker.”
Farrell Evans, Co-Founder, The Bridge Golf Foundation
“Vee is the best! He’s a gifted teacher and mentor to my daughter Claire, now in 8th grade, tutoring her in all subjects. Initially enlisted as a math tutor, Vee pivoted to on-line mentoring with the lockdown. The one-on-one rapport that developed between my daughter and Vee was great support for our family in challenging times. Claire grew as a student, taking pride in her academics and schoolwork. Her confidence in the classroom is a result of working with him. Thank you, Vee!”
Katie Michel, Parent