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

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How Gianna Palmer Gained Job Skills & Life Skills with LPP

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Blueprint for Success: How LPP Shaped Mara’s Path to Architecture

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Building Bridges: Xymier’s Journey with LPP

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From Honor Roll to Grad School, How LPP Helped Ashley Scott Find her Calling

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