About
Us
Get to Know Us
Raising the Barcode, Inc. is a Rochester, NY based, 501(c)3 nonprofit organization led by young professionals that provides at-promise high school aged youth with programming opportunities for college and career readiness. We promote equitable access to education while creating and connecting students with opportunities and resources to prepare them for college and careers.
Founder & Executive Director
Brittany Read
Brittany is a 2016 RCSD Grad (Joseph C. Wilson) and 2020 Graduate of Howard University where she received her B.A. in Strategic, Legal, and Management Communications. While visiting home on breaks, Brittany hosted college prep programs and participated on college focused panels. After graduating from Howard, Brittany pursued an A.M. in Social Work, Social Policy, and Practice at the University of Chicago where she graduated in June of 2022. She currently serves as the Executive Staff Assistant in the Mayor's Office of Special Projects & Educational Initiatives, where she manages educational programs and partnerships.
Board of Directors
Taelor Jackson | President, Panther Graphics
Marcellus James | Commercial Credit Underwriting Analyst, M&T Bank
Natasha Morrison | School Counselor, RCSD
Tosin Femi-Lawal | Junior Engineer, Greenman-Pedersen, Inc.
Daina Smith | Project Manager Loans & Development, Empire State Development
Raise the Bar with Us!
We're looking for young professional volunteers to serve on our committees and help us raise the bar. If you're interested, please send us an email with your resume letting us know where you'd like to help!