Eve Colavito is the co-Chief Executive Officer of DREAM, a network of inclusive, extended-day, extended-year charter schools and award-winning community youth development programs in New York City. Under Eve’s leadership, DREAM has grown significantly, now serving over 3,000 Pre-K through postsecondary youth across East Harlem and the Bronx.

Prior to being named co-CEO in 2021, Eve served as DREAM’s Chief Education Officer, where she spearheaded the design and integration of the organization’s Grow the Whole Child model. This holistic approach emphasizes academic achievement, social-emotional learning, health and wellness, and strong family engagement. Eve’s journey at DREAM began in 2009 as Director of Instruction, followed by a role as Head of School, where she led significant academic improvements and played a central role in DREAM’s expansion to Pre-K and high school.

Eve began her career as a teacher in Mmabatho, South Africa, before returning to New York City to teach in East Harlem. She went on to become a founding teacher and director at Bronx Charter School for the Arts, eventually serving as co-Executive Director alongside the school’s founder.

Eve earned her Bachelor’s degree from Brown University and a Master’s in Elementary and Special Education from Bank Street College of Education. She is also a graduate of the New Leaders program. Beyond her leadership role at DREAM, Eve is a Fellow of both the Pahara and Broad Fellowship programs and serves on the Board of Directors for the Bronx Chamber of Commerce.

Eve lives in Brooklyn with her husband and three children.