2025 SPIRIT AWARD HONOREES

Congratulations to our esteemed Board Chair Alison Sher on receiving the prestigious Cornerstone Award in recognition of her unwavering leadership and support for the I Challenge Myself organization and the communities we serve. Her dedication, vision, and tireless commitment have made a lasting impact on our mission empowering youth to challenge themselves and achieve greatness. Through her leadership and passion, she has been an inspiring force in shaping a brighter future for all those who benefit from our programs. This well-deserved recognition is a testament to her extraordinary contributions, and we are deeply grateful for her continued support and dedication to our cause.

Alison Sher is currently a partner at Simpson Thatcher & Bartlett LLP where she works on a variety of complex litigation matters and has an active pro bono practice. Alison graduated from Harvard Law School where she was President of the Student Government and student director of the Project on Predatory Student Government and student director of the Project on Predatory Student Lending. Previously, Alison worked as a law clerk to the Honorable Kevin McNulty in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey. Prior to attending law school, Allison worked in New Orleans, Louisiana, teaching high school math with Teach for America. She received her undergraduate degree, summa cum laude, from Boston University.