About Us
The heart of Imogen Foundation is its people.
Staff who create authentic, caring relationships that inspire growth, hope, and lifelong resilience.
What We Do
We create opportunities for children and teens to express themselves, build meaningful relationships, and recognize their value and the value of others.
In each of our programs, young people explore their interests through arts, athletics, STEM, and shared projects. They create, collaborate, exchange ideas, and learn to listen, building confidence and connections with peers and trusted adults.
These experiences help young people build a community of support. As they encourage one another, navigate challenges, and celebrate each other’s contributions, they develop a sense of belonging and the confidence that their voices matter.
Why We Do It
In 2018, Imogen Roche passed away suddenly at 15 years of age.
She left behind a community of grieving friends, who struggled with the loss of one of the best listeners in their lives.
Imogen had been the shoulder to cry on, the ear that listened, and the calming voice on the other end of the phone that let her friends know that it’s OK not to feel OK. Her absence created a profound void in the lives of dozens of teenagers.
Imogen’s father, Theseus Roche, created the Imogen Foundation (IF) to help these teenagers connect with, support, and listen to one another, as Imogen had once done for them. As IF continues to grow, we are fostering spaces where ever-increasing numbers of young people can discover their own capacity to be in transformative community with each other.
Our Team
Meet the Imogen Foundation Team
Program Director at PS 3
Program Director at PS 384q
Program Director at PS 290
Assistant Director at PS 290
Program Director at PS 41
Program Director at PS 267
Program Director at PS 183
Assistant Director at PS 183
Program Director at PS 225
Program Director at PS 527
Program Director at PS 340
Program Director at PS 347
Program Director at MS 104
Assistant Director at MS 104
Program Director at MS 255
Program Director at PS 343
Human Resource Assistant
Multi-Site Supervisor
Multi-Site Supervisor
Assistant Director at MS 104
Registrar
Multi-Site Supervisor
Senior Director of Programs & Quality
Human Resource Coordinator
Chief Operating Officer
Director of Business & Finance
Founder & Executive Director
Our Partners
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