The Founder
Ikenna Ndugba
In 2018 Ikenna Ndugba founded the non-profit organization 617Peak. He found that there was a lack of creative spaces in Boston for youth especially, and he wanted to build a community by providing a platform for creative expression. Through 617Peak Ikenna wanted to provide Boston youth with platforms for creative expression through a series of mediums such as poetry and mentorship.
As a passionate student-athlete at both Boston Latin Academy and the Brooks School, he earned a free-ride scholarship to Bryant University, where he continued to play basketball. After this, he began spending his summers giving talks to local youth and engaging student-athletes both on and off the court. Since its founding 617Peak has had impactful partnerships with places such as BPS, Rozzie Square Theater, and the Brooks School.
BNN Interview with Ikenna Ndugba and Amanda Shea, 617Peak
- Boston Neighborhood Network News (Aug 4, 2023)
College athlete Ikenna Ndugba gives back to JP youth
- Jamaica Plain Gazette (pg.8) (Feb 21, 2020)
Brendan McGair caught up with Ikenna Ndugba about his return to the court after missing last season due to injury, his work with 617 Peak, and the opportunity to scrimmage against the USA's Pan-Am Games team.
- Woonsocket Call (July 14, 2019)