Education

Empowerment

Equity

C2C works with under-served adult learners who need skills to be more competitive in the workforce. We empower our students so they can bring about a more equitable society that meets their needs.

Our mission is to advance social and economic equity for under-served adults through academic instruction and workforce development

At C2C, we teach adults to read, write, and speak English in a vibrant multicultural community where English proficiency is a tool for success.

We equip adult learners with skills for life!  Our students improve their employment opportunities, become better citizens, acquire consumer skills, and increase their involvement in their children’s education.

Though we are run by educators, true to our name, we see our work as only being complete when it is taken into under-served communities. We do this in two ways:

As direct service providers, we see ourselves as part of the Human Services eco-system in Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties, and as such, we define ourselves as Community Educators–educators who see students holistically and respond accordingly. 

As thought leaders in the adult education space, we have started working towards a national reputation of training and supporting other human service providers in adult education and workforce development.

Recent studies by the Urban League show that Black and Latino families earn 20-30% less than their white counterparts in the DMV.

Without support for C2C and similar programs, this region will not only be supporting a widening racial/wealth gap, we will also be casting aside a great resource in the way of our immigrant and minority communities. 

Montgomery and Prince George's Counties have shown leadership when it comes to how we deal with inequality, but non-profits like C2C need to play their role in the human services sector to make sure that our learners are competitive in the workplace. 

With your support, we can make sure that this region is living up to its values as a society that believes in equity for all, and we can increase the number of flourishing citizens who pay taxes and help support the services we all enjoy. 

The opportunity gap is growing wider every year. Increasingly large numbers of people are working jobs that do not give them a living wage.

“I like the way they make us feel comfortable, confident, and excited to learn more”

-Marwa, C2C Student

“Being a part of C2C is something that brings me immense pride”

-Kelly, C2C Teacher

"There is no doubt you and your center are a blessing to your community. Thank you sincerely for all the work you do.”

-Anonymous C2C Volunteer

  • Gabriel Martinez Cabrera

    Executive Director/Lead Storyteller

  • Nina Pashkina

    Senior Director of Data Management

  • Charles Diemert

    Director of Finance and Development

  • Christopher Morphew

    Associate Director of Operations

  • Kevin Ralph

    Assistant Director of Academic Programming/Registrar

  • Ashley France-Howell

    Assistant Director of HR and Data Management

  • Ruth Seidenspinner

    Assistant Director of Training & Curriculum Design

  • Alec Beckham

    Assistant Director of Instruction

For more details, click here

Meet our Board

  • Annie Foster-Ahmed

    Chair

  • Martin Blank

    Vice Chair

  • Donnell Jackson

    Treasurer

  • Denise Pinkowitz

    Secretary

  • Rhea Roper Nedd

    Director

  • Jeff Schwartz

    Director

  • Dr. Christi Hay

    Director

  • Lyn J. Jacqueline

    Director

For more details, click here

Careers

  • Overview

    C2C hires full-time and part-time employees to assist with teaching, lesson planning, media, operations, and more! Current openings are listed below.

  • Company Benefits

    Full time employees enjoy comprehensive health and dental insurance, a competitive salary, a unique nonproft retirement plan (403b), and a hybrid workspace. Part time employees enjoy a flexible schedule that can include evenings and weekends, a competitive hourly rate, and professional development opportunities.

  • Application Form

    Follow the links in the job postings below to view job details and apply on a third-part site.

  • Digital Literacy Instructor

    View hours, benefits, duties, and requirements for this listing by clicking here

  • Part-Time GED Instructor

    View hours, benefits, duties, and requirements for this listing by clicking here

  • Part-Time ESL Instructor

    View hours, benefits, duties, and requirements for this listing by clicking here

Get Involved

If you’re a student looking for help, please view the programs section of our site.

If you are looking to support the work we do, please consider volunteering or donating.