Success Stories

Every student’s journey is different, and we’re honored to be part of so many of them. Serving as an early foundation for growth, guidance, and opportunity, our program has helped students across New York State turn potential into achievement.

We’re pleased to share a small selection of student stories that reflect the impact of the NYS Liberty Partnerships Program.

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Amy Humphrey

Director, Liberty Partnerships Program
BINGHAMTON UNIVERSITY
Binghamton University / Research Foundation
College of Community and Public Affairs
Department of Teaching, Learning and Educational Leadership
Phone: (607) 777-4187

With 12 years of experience working with Liberty Partnerships, Amy is dedicated to the program's mission of providing opportunities for underrepresented youth.

Amy is a creative and collaborative problem-solver, with extensive leadership and program development experience in the nonprofit sector. She has demonstrated success in grant development, community collaboration and consensus building, budget oversight, program evaluation, team development, systemic advocacy, and community education.

Prior to her role at the Research Foundation, Amy spent 10 years serving as the Director of Education and Advocacy for the Mental Health Association of the Southern Tier, where she successfully brought in Federal funding to establish the Broome County area as a peer-centered service area. She was also instrumental in organizing long-standing annual community events impacting hundreds of families.

Outside of work, Amy is a family person and loves spending time with her husband Bill, and their two sons, Liam (16) and Jack (20). She has a Bachelor's degree from Oswego and pursued her Master's degree online in HR with a concentration in interpersonal communications while her boys were young. In her free time, Amy enjoys art, swimming, live music, and spending time with friends.

Posts by Amy Humphrey

How Taylor Ackley Made College a Reality with Help From LPP

Taylor Ackley knew she wanted to be a teacher after working with second graders during a Youth...

How LPP Inspired Esper to Pursue a Career Helping Others

Ever since she was a high school student, Esper Bausenwein has had a talent for uplifting others....

How Daniel Rohde Helps Individuals with Special Needs

At Johnson City Middle School, an eighth-grade student named Daniel Rohde stands out for his...

Giving Back: Staffer Heather Crandall Shares Her LPP Story

Heather Crandall will tell you that LPP is the reason she graduated high school. She’ll also tell...

Beyond the Classroom: How LPP Formed Lasting Bonds for Noël

LPP alumna Noël Mayhood, 33, always knew she wanted to be a social worker. And it’s an ambition...

From Conklin to Korea: Corrine's Story

Corrine Spencer recently moved to Incheon, South Korea to take a position as an English Writing...

Xaneya Thomas: A Journey with the Liberty Partnerships Program

When I look back at my journey, one word comes to mind: “integral.” My experience with the Liberty...

Finding Fun in Helping Others: How Liberty Partnerships Influenced Jerome's Future Volunteer Work

Jerome Wiggins joined Liberty Partnerships Program as a freshman at Binghamton High School before...

How Liberty Helped Nas be the Best Version of Herself

Even before she officially joined, Nas Mohamed (‘24) had a feeling that Liberty Partnerships...