Geoffrey Canada

Quick Facts

Full Name	Geoffrey Canada
Occupation	Activist
Date Of Birth	Jan 13, 1952(1952-01-13)
Age	72
Birthplace	The Bronx
Country	United States
Birth City	New York State
Horoscope	Capricorn

Geoffrey Canada Biography

Geoffrey Canada is one of the most popular and richest Activist who was born on January 13, 1952 in The Bronx, New York State, United States. Teacher, activist and the head in The Harlem Children’s Zone the non-profit foundation created to boost Harlem natives’ chances of graduating. He was also a member of the Board of Directors of the Children’s Defense Fund.

The two, He and Robert E. Peary both attended Bowdoin College.along with Robert E. Peary both were students at Bowdoin College.

Canada was born in the South Bronx, the third of four sons born to Mary Elizabeth Canada (née Williams), a substance abuse counselor, and McAlister Canada. The marriage of his parents ended in 1956; he was raised by his mother. His father played little part in the life of his children and did not contribute to their financial support. Canada was raised among “abandoned houses, crime, violence and an all-encompassing sense of chaos and disorder”.

He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology and sociology from Bowdoin College, from which he was graduated in 1974, and a master’s degree in education from the Harvard Graduate School of Education.

The place where he was raised is the South Bronx, where he was raised by his mother Mary Elizabeth Canada.

Geoffrey Canada Net Worth

Geoffrey Canada is one of the richest Activist from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Geoffrey Canada 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was a student at Bowdoin College and studied sociology and psychology. He also obtained an advanced master’s degree at Harvard Graduate School of Education. Harvard Graduate School of Education.

The first book he wrote for nonfiction, Fist Stick Knife Gun A Personal The Story of the Violence of America was published in the late 1990s.

Geoffrey Canada (born January 13, 1952) is an American educator, social activist and author. Since 1990, Canada has been president of the Harlem Children’s Zone in Harlem, New York, an organization that states its goal is to increase high school and college graduation rates among students in Harlem. This initiative serves a 97-block area of Harlem replete with at-risk children. Canada serves as the chairman of Children’s Defense Fund’s board of directors. He was a member of the board of directors of The After-School Corporation, a nonprofit organization that aims to expand educational opportunities for all students. Canada’s recommendation for educational reform is to start early using wide-ranging strategies and never give up.

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Who is Geoffrey Canada Dating?

According to our records, Geoffrey Canada married to Yvonne Grant. As of December 1, 2023, Geoffrey Canada’s is not dating anyone.

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In 2009, U.S. President Barack Obama announced plans to replicate the HCZ model in 20 other cities across the nation.

Facts & Trivia

Geoffrey Ranked on the list of most popular Activist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Geoffrey Canada celebrates birthday on January 13 of every year.

Canada is featured prominently in Waiting for Superman (2010), Academy Award- winner Davis Guggenheim’s documentary on the state of American public education. The film received the Audience Award for best documentary at the 2010 Sundance Film Festival.

What is Geoffrey Canada known for?

Biography. Having worked with the Harlem Children’s Zone for more than 30 years, Geoffrey Canada is renowned around the world for his pioneering work helping children and families in Harlem and as a thought leader and passionate advocate for education reform.

Does Geoffrey Canada have children?

He received multiple awards for his work including the Heinz Award in the Human Condition and the National Civil Rights Museum Freedom Award. Canada and his wife, Yvonne Canada have four children: Melina, Jerry, Bruce, and Geoffrey, Jr. Geoffrey Canada was interviewed by The HistoryMakers on December 12, 2016.

Why is Geoffrey Canada a good leader?

A visionary educational leader who has created a powerful safety net for the children and families of Harlem through the Harlem Children’s Zone. Born in New York City in 1952, Geoffrey Canada has dedicated his professional life to helping children secure educational and economic opportunities.

Where was Geoffrey Canada born?

South Bronx, New York, NY

Where is Jeffrey Canada now?

Since 1990, Canada has been president of the Harlem Children’s Zone in Harlem, New York , an organization that states its goal is to increase high school and college graduation rates among students in Harlem.