Hidden Gems Archery was founded with a clear mission: to bring the sport of archery to urban youth and adults, particularly those from Black and Brown communities, with a focus on women and people of color.
As a MWBE-certified business with both City and State recognition, we are committed to creating inclusive and accessible programs that ensure every person has the opportunity to explore and excel in archery. We believe in the power of archery to transform lives, instill discipline, and build a strong sense of community. The skills and personal development gained through our programs not only last a lifetime but are transferable to all areas of life, transcending sports into the real world.
OUR VISION
We aim to make the Olympic sport of archery accessible and enjoyable for all youth and adults in urban communities.
OUR MISSION
Hidden Gems Archery is dedicated to giving everyone in urban areas the opportunity to experience archery where they live, work and play. We aim to address the diversity problem in USA Archery by creating opportunities and pathways for underrepresented groups such as women and people of color to enter and excel in the sport of archery. Through community engagement, educational programs, and competitive events, we strive to inspire and elevate a generation of archers coming out of urban communities.
Inspiration and Community Impact
Inspired by the Easton Sports Development Foundation and their successful Olympic Archery in Schools (OAS) programs, Hidden Gems Archery is committed to fostering community and inclusivity. Our initiative to introduce archery in neighborhoods lacking access to traditional ranges embodies this belief, creating opportunities for everyone to experience the sport.
We create experiences and meaningful relationships that contribute to the growth of all who participate, particularly our youth, whom we aspire to see become healthy, confident, and self-efficacious individuals.
Our Team
Natasha M. Green
Founder & CEO
Natasha Green is the Founder & CEO of Hidden Gems Archery. She is also an entrepreneur and a former mathematics teacher for the New York City Department of Education. She has touched on each letter in the acronym S.T.E.M and wants to improve the lives of youth in the New York City area.
What is S.T.E.M in Natasha’s eyes? Well, Natasha’s third Master’s was in Computational Chemistry (Science). She is a technopreneur for “We Intervene,” an Information and Referral Management System for Schools (Tech). She created molecular diodes to study conductance at the molecular level in her thesis study (Engineering). And lastly, she has taught High School Mathematics in the Bronx (Mathematics).
Natasha believes that everyone should, “Let their dreams fly” and aims to work with as many schools and community programs as possible to bring archery to the urban communities of New York City.
Jolene Hall
Director of Financial Operations
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Director of Archery Operations
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Contact us today to learn how you can get involved in Hidden Gems Archery.