IF NEW YORK CITY IS THE BEST PLACE IN THE WORLD TO LIVE, THEN WHY IS THERE AN 11-YEAR
Public Health Solutions (PHS) recognizes the undeniable truth that opportunities are not evenly distributed across New York City. Our goal is to address these disparities with practical solutions that make a real difference in people's lives.
- LISA DAVID, President and CEO
The facts are profound. Health, income, and housing disparities continue to plague New York City. But “solutions” is in our name, and as we reflect on recent years, PHS is filled with optimism about the future we are building together. In the face of daunting challenges, we have witnessed the resilience and strength of our communities. We are more determined than ever to bridge inequality gaps and ensure that every New Yorker has the resources and opportunities they need to thrive.
Systemic inequities perpetuate cycles of poverty and disadvantage. However, at PHS we see this as an opportunity for effective change. Through far-reaching direct services, coordinated efforts across partner organizations, and advocacy for health policies, resources, and funding, PHS is no longer New York City’s best-kept secret.
Our service pillars — direct services, partnerships, and advocacy — don’t operate in silos. Direct services work in tandem with community organizations, recognizing that the disparities in our communities
can only be addressed when we’re striving toward the same goal together. Our ability to navigate complex contract management with city, state, and federal funding sources facilitates revenue streams, enabling those on the front lines to do what they do best: serve the needs of everyday New Yorkers.
We recognize the undeniable truth that opportunities are not evenly distributed across New York City. Our goal is to address these disparities with practical solutions that make a real difference in people's lives. One of our greatest strengths is our dedicated staff, many of whom hail from the communities we serve. Their firsthand experience with the issues our participants face allows them to approach their work with unparalleled empathy and understanding. This connection fosters trust and enhances the effectiveness of our services.
Our internal work on diversity and equity has cultivated an organizational culture where every staff member feels safe, valued, and heard, and where all individuals feel a sense of belonging and respect.
This supportive and inclusive culture amplifies our impact. PHS’ innovative approach has paved the way for the next generation of New Yorkers. Our breastfeeding warmline provides critical peer-topeer support for breastfeeding mothers outside of regular program hours. Similarly, our highly successful diaper bank exemplifies how we augment individual programs to meet the needs of our participants more comprehensively.
PHS also serves as a crucial conduit, efficiently managing and distributing resources from foundations and government agencies to community organizations.
What inspires us most is the resilience and vibrancy of the neighborhoods we serve that are highlighted in this report with profiles of Brownsville, Corona, East Harlem, and East Tremont. Despite facing significant challenges, these communities are rich with pride, culture, and a relentless spirit of improvement. They are not merely surviving; they are actively striving for better futures, working together to uplift one another. This collective resilience gives us immense hope for the role PHS can play in fostering positive change.
Our journey requires a steadfast commitment and nimble response to the ever-changing needs of our
Our ability to navigate complex contract management with city, state, and federal funding sources facilitates revenue streams, enabling those on the front lines to do what they do best: serve the needs of everyday New Yorkers
From the perspective of community members, PHS is a reliable gateway to more than 800 services citywide through WholeYouNYC, our cutting-edge social care network.
We have become synonymous with reliability and capability. Whether we are engaging with participants, hospitals, community-based organizations, or governmental agencies, the mention of PHS elicits recognition and respect — a reputation built on our unwavering commitment to addressing community issues head-on.
While we may not be the largest policy organization, our voice carries significant weight. Our involvement in numerous coalitions and our visibility at the city level have made us a respected advocate for policy change. We bring crucial data and insights from the ground up, showcasing the real-world impact of policies and programs. During the COVID-19 pandemic, our studies highlighted the pandemic's effects on food access, housing stability, and employment. These insights informed critical policy decisions, ensuring that responses were grounded in lived experiences across each borough.
most vulnerable populations. Thank you for your continued support and partnership. Together, we can create a brighter, more equitable future as PHS continues to serve as a beacon of comprehensive care and support across New York City. ■
Sincerely,
Lisa David President and CEO
Barbara H. Green, PhD Board Chairperson
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can’t move the needle if people don’t understand what the issue is. PHS is in the room where conversations are taking place and decision-makers can see us.
VERONICA SMITH Senior Director of Health Policy
and Community
Affairs
Since our founding nearly 70 years ago by the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, PHS has grown to become the largest public health organization in New York City, providing vital services and healthcare community partnerships for vulnerable families and communities.
By leveraging the capabilities of hundreds of agencies and stakeholders throughout every level of government, managing complex contract agreements, fostering partnerships, and advocating for more resources and effective implementation, PHS turns ideas into action.
While the efforts to change the system for better healthcare equity are often slow, PHS adeptly responds to the sense of urgency in our most vulnerable neighborhoods, knowing that an expectant mother, an economically disadvantaged family, or a senior with a chronic health condition needs real-time support.
PHS serves over 135,000 New Yorkers annually to address issues such as food insecurity and childhood nutrition, healthcare access, maternal and child health, sexual and reproductive health, public health emergency preparedness, and chronic disease prevention and care. Our nine neighborhood WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) locations and two sexual and reproductive health centers adapted in response to COVID-19 and continue to evolve to meet community needs. Efforts like SNAP enrollment for food benefits and NYC Smoke-Free, which works to protect the health of city residents through tobacco control policy, advocacy, and education, ensure that every New Yorker — regardless of neighborhood — has access to fundamental resources and quality of life.
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Since our inception, PHS has realized that the scope and scale of health gaps facing New Yorkers could never be accomplished by one organization. Our strength is in numbers, but it’s also in our strategy.
Throughout the five boroughs, PHS partners with over 400 community-based organizations to create a seamless network and leverage our combined knowledge. This “one-stop” approach ensures that providers can access and support the ofteninterconnected health challenges facing those in need. SNAP benefits go hand in hand with nutritional counseling. Managing the root cause of many chronic health conditions can’t be addressed without acknowledging disproportionate tobacco use
through NYC Smoke-Free’s outreach and advocacy. Reproductive and women’s health, and early childhood support like our diaper bank and the warmline, ensure the next generation of New Yorkers are on a path toward healthy living.
In addition to providing direct services in the community, PHS provides a full range of administrative services, leading the way in managing the complex financial and administrative requirements of public health initiatives. Governmental, nonprofit, and private funders can rely on PHS to provide best-in-class, trusted services, which include procuring contracts as well as subcontractor and fiscal management. PHS administers over $200 million annually, ensuring that funds are used appropriately and efficiently. By overseeing this necessary but often time-consuming and complex process, PHS empowers healthcare providers, communitybased organizations, and other entities that support the health of New Yorkers to do what they do best — uplift their communities with care and compassion, and put their resources where they’re needed most.
PHS understands that to have the greatest impact, we must build relationships with all levels of government, foundations, and decision-makers tasked with shaping the future of New York City. Knowing that knowledge is power, in 2023 we united key stakeholders across all five boroughs for a series of briefings to show the specific needs in our most vulnerable communities, and how PHS and our partners collaborate across direct services and partnerships.
PHS is a key player in the fight for equitable wages, which left health workers from community-based organizations behind regarding cost-of-living adjustments and the Healthcare Worker Bonus Program. We continue to work with partners and elected officials to include these workers. We’ve also been at the forefront of prioritizing the health needs of women of color. Despite cuts in state and federal funding, there is a path to sustainability through private funding, project-specific grants, and sexual health education programs.
Equitable healthcare and social justice are intertwined. PHS stands firm that regardless of race, age, gender identity, or sexual
orientation, our health systems must close the gap to reach as many New Yorkers as possible.
In 2023, PHS received $3,900,960 from New York State to construct a new healthcare facility and community space to improve maternal and child health outcomes for people of color living in underserved and under-resourced neighborhoods. ■
A $150 million investment from the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) under the Medicaid 1115 Health Equity Reform Initiative (Social Care Networks) will enable Public Health Solutions and our WholeYouNYC partners to expand the program to Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Queens, providing services to hundreds of thousands of individuals.*
Life rarely happens one convenient step at a time. When facing multiple challenges such as loss of income, food and housing insecurities, or language barriers, it can be hard to take care of your health.
In a city like New York, where the vibrancy of life is matched by the complexity of its challenges, maintaining physical health without having basic necessities can seem impossible. But New Yorkers are resilient. And, so too, must be the systems that support them. With the right vision and support, nearly anything is possible. How we care for one another should be as bold and innovative as our city’s people. That is why Public Health Solutions introduced WholeYouNYC — a groundbreaking, technology-driven network of community resources that brings a human touch to navigating hundreds of resources across the city.
WholeYouNYC began nearly a decade ago with hyper-local, grassroots efforts to better connect community residents to the resources they needed. Now, it has expanded to all five boroughs, creating an integrated network of 150+ partners and more than 400 community-based organizations. This free platform is not just a game-changer but a testament to our collective commitment to the well-being of every New Yorker, reflecting our shared sense of community and support, regardless of ZIP Code.
At the heart of WholeYouNYC is a “no wrong door” approach to serving every New Yorker in need. Language barriers, location, or financial limitations should never prevent anyone from living their best life. Whether accessed online, or referred by a healthcare provider, or community outreach team, WholeYouNYC’s no-cost program addresses the entirety of a person’s lived experience.
New York City is home to hundreds of community-based
organizations that support people, but often, there’s no coherent way to access them. WholeYouNYC changes that. Individuals connect to WholeYouNYC through PHS’ online portal or via navigators in healthcare and community settings. After a short intake form, available in 34 languages, individuals are connected via electronic referrals with vital services like emergency food, healthcare, housing, employment, benefits access, pregnancy and parenting support, legal services,
and behavioral health. This personalized approach, combined with a cutting-edge electronic communications system, ensures that our most under-resourced communities are reached, and no one slips through the cracks.
New Yorkers are innovative and resilient, and WholeYouNYC is designed to empower everyone with the right resources at the right time. Together, we are building a healthier, more thriving New York City — right now. ■
WHAT INSPIRES US MOST IS THE RESILIENCE AND VIBRANCY OF THE NEIGHBORHOODS WE SERVE THAT ARE HIGHLIGHTED HERE, WITH PROFILES OF CORONA, EAST TREMONT, BROWNSVILLE, AND EAST HARLEM.
DESPITE FACING CHALLENGES, THESE COMMUNITIES ARE RICH WITH PRIDE, CULTURE, AND A RELENTLESS SPIRIT.
IN 2021, PHS REACHED
MORE THAN 350,000 PEOPLE IN PERSON THROUGH COVID-FREE QUEENS AND THE COVID RAPID RESPONSE COALITION
Often referred to as “the world’s capital,” Queens holds the Guinness World Record as the “most ethnically diverse urban area on the planet,” including more than 138 languages spoken throughout the borough. Despite its vibrancy, Corona faces health disparities, particularly for newborns and expectant mothers, where 13% of the population lives below the poverty line, higher than the national average.
"Corona is one of Public Health Solutions’ busiest service hubs," says Rachel Schwartz, Senior Director of Maternal Child Health (MCH). The Corona office provides a comprehensive range of services, including maternal and child health home-visiting programs, health insurance, and Supplemental Nutrition Access Program (SNAP) enrollment, the Queens Diaper Bank, the Queens Baby Café, and the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program. The Corona WIC site highlights the significant demand for these essential services. PHS Corona is also home to five home visiting teams, including the Nurse Family Partnership, Health Families Corona, and Queens Global Families. Home visitors support pregnant and parenting families with health education, child development, and connection to services and resources in the community.
One of the standout programs in Corona is the Queens Diaper Bank, which has become a vital resource for families.
"The diaper bank is an access point to reaching more families that don't otherwise know about our services," says Schwartz. "We give them diapers, but also make sure they know about the other supports available to them. It's a way to extend our reach and ensure families are getting the help they need."
Corona was the early epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic in New York City, with high mortality rates and significant economic impacts. However, the community has shown remarkable resilience and strength in the face of these challenges.
PHS responded to the necessary reduction in in-person services by
206,647 DIAPERS WERE DISTRIBUTED BY THE QUEENS DIAPER BANK IN 2023. RESEARCH SHOWS 16% OF CHILDREN UNDER 18 YEARS OLD LIVE BELOW THE POVERTY LINE IN CORONA, QUEENS, COMPARED TO THE RATE OF 13.1% IN ALL OF NEW YORK
increasing our street presence and outreach efforts to ensure families could access essential services despite the disruptions. "Many new families arrived during the pandemic, and the economic impacts meant many didn't have cell phones, making it hard to get them enrolled in services such as WIC and SNAP," says Schwartz. "We had to be creative and increase our street outreach to meet families where they were."
An essential part of that effort is accessibility, reflected in the wide range of languages spoken by staff and families. PHS is adept at navigating an ever-changing, multilingual, and multicultural community. "Our team voted on a new name for one of our community health worker-led programs, and it became Queens Global Families, reflecting the seven languages that the team speaks," says Schwartz, who stresses the importance of being responsive to community dynamics and a “no wrong door” approach that addresses multiple needs in one location.
We are really successful because we
have such in-depth partnerships, says Schwartz. A local hair salon, bodega, or pediatrician’s office are all valuable touchpoints for community members to learn about PHS and connect to services.
PHS has also developed several innovative programs in response to community needs. The NYC Breastfeeding Warmline and the Queens Baby Café, for example, provide phone support and weekly in-person lactation assistance for new parents. The Queens Diaper Bank, launched during the pandemic, continues to serve 400 families per month.
The Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965 is passed, leading to increased immigration and greater diversity in the borough of Queens, which became a borough of New York City in 1898.
PHS’ Corona WIC Center opens.
Partnerships also play a crucial role in the site’s achievements. "We are really successful because we have such in-depth partnerships," says Schwartz. A local hair salon, bodega, or pediatrician’s office are all valuable touchpoints for community members to learn about PHS and connect to services.
Staff dedication is evident in the impact they have on the families they serve by creating a "stress-free zone" approach in Corona. This approach aims to make it as easy as possible for families going through pregnancy and parenting to access resources in their language and in their community. The pandemic's challenges and ever-shifting neighborhood demographics have only strengthened PHS’ resolve to support Corona's diverse and dynamic community. ■
The Nurse Family Partnership program opens in Corona, the first Queens home-visiting program run by PHS.
2020
PHS launches the New York City Breastfeeding Warmline during the height of the pandemic to provide immediate lactation support to new mothers.
The Center has seen an increase in enrollments as families face postpandemic hardships. Remote services have remained a critical adaptation.
Known nationally as the birthplace of hip-hop and home of the New York Yankees, Bronx pride is palpable. But despite the accolades, the neighborhood of East Tremont faces one of the highest poverty rates in the country. Even so, a new generation of young families is emerging, striving for success and opportunity.
“The neighborhood is vibrant, full of life, and you can really feel the energy, especially around school hours, when you hear the kids,” says PHS Neighborhood WIC Center Manager Irene Asamoah. This energy is mirrored in the center itself, which serves as a crucial resource for local families.
The new Center, which opened in 2022 just a block away from its predecessor, provides nutrition counseling, breastfeeding support, and access to nutritious food packages. These services are crucial for pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum women, as well as infants and children up to the age of five.
The Center’s relocation to a new, larger space was a significant milestone. “We were previously in a storefront location
that we had outgrown,” says WIC Deputy Director Jalene Cruz. The new Center offers a secure and spacious environment for both staff and participants. “The new space has received great feedback. Participants love the bright, open, clean areas, and there’s now room for children to play while they wait.”
A typical day at the Center embodies PHS’ integrated approach through direct services, partnerships, and advocacy. “We have staff coming in three times a week, and on those days, the center is bustling with activity,” says Asamoah. In the Bronx, 86% of children who are food insecure are eligible for some form of federal nutrition assistance, but reaching those in need requires fostering relationships and community building.
The Center serves over 1,600 eligible women and children. While SNAP might be a point of entry, PHS’ welcoming approach from staff who know the neighborhood creates an environment that facilitates a comprehensive approach to wellness.
Sometimes, participants come in just to talk. “They might need advice on finding daycare or ask for referrals to other services like SNAP,” says Asamoah. This aspect of the Center’s work highlights its broader role in the community, providing not just tangible resources but also emotional support and guidance.
1955
The completion of the Cross Bronx Expressway bisects East Tremont, leading to the displacement of thousands of residents and the destruction of many homes and businesses.
1968
Co-op City, the largest cooperative housing development in the world, begins construction, providing affordable housing to many Bronx residents.
The pandemic brought significant changes to how the Center operates. Despite these challenges, the Center has seen an increase in enrollments as families face post-pandemic hardships. Remote services have remained a critical adaptation. “It’s convenient for parents because they don’t have to actually come to the office,” notes Asamoah. “We can do appointments over the phone.” This flexibility has allowed the Center to continue providing support to families in need.
The Center is not just an isolated entity; it is deeply connected with the broader community and other services. “We’re co-located with other Public Health Solutions programs, which creates a hub of support services,” says Cruz, including NYC Smoke-Free and health insurance enrollment. It also maintains strong connections with local shelters and health centers. “We get referrals from shelter case managers and community health centers,” says Asamoah. “This helps us reach more people in need and provide comprehensive support.”
The Neighborhood WIC Center stands as a testament to the dedication of the staff and the community it serves. The challenges brought by the pandemic have only strengthened PHS’ resolve to support families and ensure they have access to the resources they need. More than just a place for nutrition assistance, it is a vibrant community hub that offers support, guidance, and a sense of belonging to many families. ■
1984
The East Tremont Neighborhood Association is formed to address local issues such as housing, safety, and community development.
2022
New Neighborhood WIC Center opens, strengthening PHS’ presence as a vital social services resource for young families.
We're an open door to the community around contraceptive care. We won't turn anyone away, and we will make sure that you get what you need.
Sarah Blust Sexual & Reproductive Health Director
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From my experience, Brownsville is one of the most underresourced and underserved neighborhoods in Brooklyn,” says Sarah Blust, Sexual and Reproductive Health Director of Public Health Solutions’ Brownsville and Fort Greene Centers.
In New York City, Black women are nine times more likely to die from pregnancy or childbirth. Brownsville is an epicenter for such health disparities due to a lack of health insurance, low income, and food insecurity among its residents. Despite its challenges, the community’s resilient residents have similar hopes and dreams to those of any New Yorker.
As a certified healthcare practice and medical provider, PHS’ Sexual and Reproductive Health Center provides vital resources for a wide range of services, regardless of a patient’s insurance status, and cultivates women’s autonomy over their healthcare.
“We're an open door to the community around contraceptive care,” says Blust. “We won't turn anyone away, and we will make sure that you get what you need.” As a patient-centered specialty practice, the staff ensures that anyone who walks through the door can gain access to services beyond prenatal care, contraceptive
care, and reproductive health. She also acknowledges that preventive health services like peer support and health education programs are critical to creating a more holistic approach to wellness.
Sandra Clark brings nearly 20 years of experience to her role as Center Director for PHS’ Brownsville and Fort Greene locations, and over the last several years has focused on women’s health. It wasn’t until she arrived at PHS that she witnessed the inequities facing Black women, particularly surrounding fertility issues.
“Making sure that women of color and the underserved populations get the quality healthcare they deserve drives me every day,” says Clark. “And in order for patients to continue coming back, they have to feel comfortable and safe.”
The center is primarily led by Black women and predominantly serves women of color; many find it comforting that their provider reflects their personal experience.
“I’ve seen in our patient experience data that many have appreciated that their provider is a woman of color, that they are coming to someone who understands them,” says Blust. “The people at the front desk, the nurses, the medical assistants — everyone reflects their experiences in some way. And that’s why they come back.”
“We have generations of people who've come to us for their healthcare,” Blust continues. “We've had folks who've had their babies with us, and when their babies have grown up, then they've come to us for healthcare. There's longevity and a real way that these interests have been a part of the community.”
Health education is also critical to that effort, including teams dispatched with evidence-based curricula to middle and high schools. The Center partners with the New York City Teens Connections program, which has helped reduce teen pregnancy by 79% over a 20-year period.
1918
Margaret Sanger opens first birth control clinic at 46 Amboy Street.
1948
27 NYCHA buildings, known as Brownsville Houses, open.
1998
Though data and statistics offer a snapshot of the Clinic’s impact, the impact runs much deeper for Clark. “We started a patient advisory board to hear patients’ thoughts. I recall a specific patient who told us that we essentially saved her life because of our diligence and making sure that we were taking care of her whole self and not just one issue,” says Clark. “Nothing makes me happier than hearing somebody say, ‘Because of you, I'm still alive.’ You can't top that.” ■
Brownsville Sexual and Reproductive Health Center opens in response to high infant mortality rates.
2018
PHS Brownsville is recognized by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) as a Level-III Patient-Centered Specialty Practice — the highest level of recognition.
THE LIFE EXPECTANCY IN EAST HARLEM IS 78.1 YEARS COMPARED TO 87.4 YEARS IN THE NEIGHBORING UPPER EAST SIDE
Most New Yorkers visit the emergency room due to a critical injury or health crisis. However, for 18% of Harlem residents without a regular doctor, it’s often considered the only option for routine healthcare. PHS knew there was a better solution for the community.
The Harlem Health Advocacy Partners Program (HHAPP), a collaboration between the New York University-City University of New York Prevention Research Center and New York City Public Housing Authority (NYCHA), provides a holistic approach to reducing the number of East and Central Harlem residents with common chronic health conditions, such as uncontrolled asthma, diabetes, and high blood pressure.
At the core of HHAPP is a six-month, personalized, healthcoaching program. Beginning with a detailed, data-driven intake with a designated community health worker, participants set goals, and upon completion, graduate from the program with the tools to make healthier life choices regarding their diet and activity level.
HHAPP has been a game-changer in helping me eat healthy. I received personalized guidance that helped me adopt nutritious habits that were easy and enjoyable. They spoke my language, and this made it possible for me to get clear and effective community information. - MS. TAN
The life-saving program aims to rewrite the narrative facing East Harlem residents, whose life expectancy is 78.1 years compared to 87.4 years in the neighboring Upper East Side — but it’s only part of the story.
The East Harlem Neighborhood Action Center serves as HHAPP’s central hub for outreach to 11 NYCHA developments and a broad range of other initiatives that address the community’s needs.
“The people in this neighborhood are very vibrant,” says HHAPP Operations Coordinator Ismaelys Mejia-Toribio. “They’re proud of their music, their food — they’re bringing that culture.”
Michelle Honan, Director of Community Health and Nutrition Access, agrees, citing walking groups and free blood pressure screenings that originate from seven different NYCHA locations as
some of the many entry points to improve health outcomes and quality of life.
“There are social determinants of health, and those chronic conditions are heavily influenced by where people live and work. So the idea of a place-based initiative addresses those needs on multiple levels within the neighborhood, whether it’s individual health coaching, connecting them to resources, or the advocacy piece of the program, it's a holistic model to address those needs.”
By living and working in the community, Mejia-Toribio had the profound realization
1921
The East Harlem District Health Center opens to centralize health services, social service agencies, and community-based organizations.
1958
Robert F. Wagner Houses (NYCHA) opens. At nearly 27 acres, it encompasses 2,162 apartments with a capacity of nearly 6,000 residents.
2014
that many of the disparities PHS addresses have, over time, become normalized by East Harlem residents. “For me, working in the field is like discovering that things need to be fixed, and people don’t even know it.”
The East Harlem Neighborhood Action Center lives up to its name as an access point for a broad range of services. Residents often enter through health coaching, but the range of services and referrals, including SNAP and health insurance enrollment assistance, parenting support, and community conversations, demonstrate what’s achievable when breaking the cycle of settling for less than every New Yorker deserves, regardless of neighborhood. ■
HHAPP is established to connect public housing residents with resources to address asthma, diabetes, and high blood pressure.
2022
Population of East Harlem was estimated to be 128,317, comprised of 45.6% Hispanic, 29.9% Black, 10.8% White and 8.9% Asian residents.
THROUGH INNOVATION, COLLABORATION, AND DETERMINATION,
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Our Board of Directors is made up of dedicated leaders in public health, law, finance, and business who volunteer their expertise and time to our organization and the people we serve.
CHAIRPERSON
Barbara A. Green, PhD* Senior Vice President GNYHA Management Corp.
VICE CHAIRPERSON
CHAIR, PHS Audit and Compliance Committee
Jussi Taipale, CPA, CFA* Partner PwC
TREASURER
CHAIR, PHS Finance Committee
Raymond P. Jones, Sr., CPA, CFE* Partner
PKF O'Connor Davies, LLP
SECRETARY
Deborah M. Sale*
Kenya Beard EdD, AGACNP-BC, ANEF, FAAN
Dean and Chief Nursing Officer Mercy University
Ruth Browne, SD President and Chief Executive Officer Ronald McDonald House New York
Gerrard P. Bushell, PhD* CHAIR, PHS Pension and Retirement Committee
CHAIR, PHS Investment Committee CAG Holdings
Christina Chang, MPP Executive Director Reproductive Freedom Alliance
Linda Fried, MD, MPH Dean, Mailman School of Public Health Columbia University
Florence Frucher
Distinguished Lecturer, Health Policy (Retired) School of Public Affairs, Baruch College/CUNY
David A. Gould, PhD* CHAIR, PHS Program Committee Senior Vice President (Retired) United Hospital Fund
Mitchell Katz, MD EX OFFICIO
President and Chief Executive Officer NYC Health + Hospitals
James Knickman, PhD
Robert Derzon Chair in Public and Health Affairs (Retired), New York University
David Lara Partner Ichor Strategies
Joan M. Leiman, PhD* CHAIR, PHS Nominating Committee
James Mann* CO-CHAIR, PHS Development Committee Partner Davis Wright Tremaine
Ryan Miller CO-CHAIR, PHS Development Committee VP and General Manager of Private Markets Persefoni
Tanya Shah, MBA, MPH Advisor Prospero Health
Christy Shibata CFO, Media Group NBCUniversal
Stephen Simcock General Counsel SoFi Technologies Inc.
Ashwin Vasan, MD, PhD EX OFFICIO
Health Commissioner NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
Andrew J. Weisenfeld Managing Partner MTS Health Partners, L.P.
EMERITUS MEMBERS
Raymond Fink, PhD Professor of Community and Preventative Medicine (Retired), New York Medical College
George M. Garfunkel Managing Director First Manhattan Co.
David Harris, MD, MPH Vice President of Medical Affairs (Retired) Visiting Nurse Service of New York
William J. Hibsher, Esq. Senior Counsel, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP
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Susan Mende
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Anna Taylor
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Joseph Anderer
Jared Augenstein
Tirtzah Bassel
Andrew B. Borinstein
Mary Brook
Mark Burgoz
Amy Dell
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Anthony Fiori
Mischa Gaus
Zoe Ginsberg
Kimberly Glassman
Brenna M. Gormally
Jesse Haines
Kelly Haley
David Harris
Owen Hawkins
Peter H. Jensen
Tejal Jinwala
Kyle Jones
Ralph Kaywin
Joanne Kelvin
Rekha Kumar
Sam Levy
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Erin Sonenberg
Edwidge Thomas
Benjamin Tregoe
Doug Turetsky
Cara Walker
Nancy Wexler
Betty Yen
Jaswinder Brara
Walt Cooper
Meghan Curran
Nancy Erlich
Patricia Flanagan
Claude Goetz
John A. Hartford
Alessandra Henderson
Robert Kashtan
Meg Lentz
Krista Lepper
Lauren Lisher
Valerie McCarthy
Hugh McCullough
James Mendelsohn
Linnea Miller
Zara Mirza
Rose-Ellen Myers
Amanda Parsons
Jennifer Pomroy
Joseph Presto
Dominique Singer
Emma White
$500-$999
Marissa Alperin
Claudia Berger
Burt A. Braverman
Anita Chen
Matthew Fisher
Carol Grossman
Bryanne Hamill
Victoria Hausman
Belle Horwitz
Lisa Jakobsberg
Sapna Jani
Allen Miller
James Montague
Jeanette Moy
Jacqueline Novogratz
Martha Olson
Steven M. Polan
Deborah M. Sale
Gwen Sarnoff
Abdul-Hakim S. Shabazz
Forbes Singer
Ann Thompson
Robert Votruba
Rawn Williams
$1,000-$2,499
Seth Blackley
Patricia Boozang
Gerrard P. Bushell
James Ffrench
Andrew Ford
Linda P. Fried
Nancye Green
William J. Hibsher
Raymond P. Jones
Ike Kier
Mandy Lam
Peter Levin
Audrey Lyndon
Carolyn Magill
Maryanne Olson
Louise Pollock
Janis Provisor
Ellen Rautenberg
Jeff Rosenblum
Debra Ryan
Lee Shapiro
Sarita Singh
Heidi Stamas
Virginia Terry
Steven Weinstock
$2,500-$4,999
Lisa David
Robert Fraiman
Russell Glass
Valerie Greer
Martin Heckscher
Zachariah Hennessey
Stephen Hirsh
Tanya Shah
$5,000-$9,999
Anonymous
Andi Bernstein
Christina Chang
Pamela Damsky
John David
Marshall Donnelley
Florence H. Frucher
Curtis Lane
David N. Lebenstein
Peppi Nitta
Christopher Regan
Eric Rothfeld
Jay L. Vodofsky
$10,000-$19,999
Susan Abdalla
Robert Bernstein
Carol DeVol
George M. Garfunkel
David A. Gould
Barbara A. Green
Cynthia Heckscher
Mia Jung
Robert M. Kaufman
James R. Knickman
Joan M. Leiman
Abigail M. Levy
Diana J. Mason
Ryan Miller
Anita Pramoda
James A. Quella
Andrew Weisenfeld
David Whelan
$20,000-$24,999
Anonymous
Bill Bernstein
Nick Loporcaro
James H. Mann
Stephen E. Simcock
$25,000-$49,999
Emme L. Deland
Anna-Maria & Stephen Kellen
$50,000-$100,000
Trevor Price
American Endowment Foundation
Anderson-Rogers Foundation, Inc.
Benevity Community Fund
CVS Health Foundation
Ehrenkranz & Ehrenkranz, LLP
EPIC Insurance Brokers/Frenkel Benefits, LLC
Flagstar Bank
Group Gordon
Jewish Healthcare Foundation/WHAM Global
JMT Consulting Group
John A. Hartford Foundation
Joslyn Levy & Associates, LLC
Kibel Companies
Manatt Phelps & Phillips, LLP
Marks Paneth, LLP
Mazars USA, LLP
Molina Healthcare
Network for Good New York Business Systems
New York-Presbyterian Hospital
Oxeon, LLC
PayPal Giving Fund
Pitta Bishop & Del Giornio, LLC
Segal Marco Advisors
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Siebert Williams Shank Foundation
Startsmall Foundation
Stephen Kellen Foundation
The Commonwealth Fund
The Jeanne & Herbert Hansell Fund
The Rita and Alex Hillman Foundation
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
The Robinhood Foundation
The Segal Company
Unite Us
United Health Foundation
$1-$99
Anonymous
Diana Colavita
Audrey DaDalt
Orane Douglas
Christie Episcopio
Aisha Gomez
David A. Huggins
Peter Humphrey
Shawn Kennedy
$100-$249
Anonymous
Melinda K. Abrams
Joseph Anderer
Nathalie Berger
Thompson Chambers
Janis Cohn
Jon Del Giorno
Elizabeth Ferreira
Leslie Gillin
Zoe Ginsberg
John Guarino
David Harris
Peta Hartmann
Michael Hernandez
Marilyn Jaffe-Ruiz
Peter H. Jensen
Yana Kakar
Yul Kaseman
Ralph Kaywin
Joanne Kelvin
Corinne Lewis
Nonceba Lubanga
Johanna Ortiz
Joseph Presto
Rosanne Raso
Sheri Righi
Brittany Rubin
Dawn V. Singer
Nancy Wexler
Elizabeth Wolff
Richard Zukowsky
$250-$499
Martha Bailey
Haejin Chung
Andrew Ellner
Jonathan Fladell
David Goldman
Jennifer Hajj
David A. Hansell
William J. Hibsher
Paula Hillan
James Karpook
Nicolette Fiore Lopez
Katie Magill
Ira Mark
James Mendelsohn
Jennifer Pomroy
Sara Rakita
Kathleen Regan
Joel Richard
Shanoor Seervai
Lee Shapiro
$500-$999
Anonymous
Munawar Ahmed
Cara Arkin
Richard Barry
Steven Birbach
Melville E. Boufford
Jaswinder Brara
Paul T. Brensilber
Gerrard P. Bushell
Richard Dorritie
Ayman El-Mohandes
Marc Fells
Eric Gatoff
Barbara Glickstein
Richard Greenstein
Carol Grossman
Rujeko Hockley
Mark Kowalsky
Krista Lepper
Kinjil Mathur
Sanford Morris
Robert Mucci
Chris Norwood
Amanda Parsons
David Rosen
David Rothenberg
Deborah M. Sale
Scott Saltiel
Ken Sheinberg
Katherine Sklarsky
Scott Swerdlin
Daniel Tanenbaum
Ben Wade
$1,000-$2,499
Anonymous
Barbara Albinder
Jeffrey Bookman
Lawrence Chaifetz
Jieun Choe
Scott Cleary
Margaret Crotty
Joshua David
Brad Davis
Scott Donner
Ned Dubofsky
James Ffrench
Nathan Fishman
Linda P. Fried
Gary Friedman
Nancye Green
Eili Gross
Stephen Hirsh
Jack Jaffa
Sapna Jani
Ike Kier
Laurie Z. Lederman
James McEvoy
Rachna Nivas
Sandrine Cousquer
Okasmaa
James A. Quella
Margaret Rafferty
Priya Raju
Ellen Rautenberg
Brian Rich
Annette Roque
Debra Ryan
Kristen Scholl
Ramandeep Singh
Courtney Smith
Sal Vittoria
Debora A. Zilkha
$2,500-$4,999
Lisa David
Molly Eagan
Andrew Ford
Bradley Gruber
Shaun Mathew
Andrew May
Lisa Nelson
Michael Ostad
Jussi Taipale
Franklin Zuckerbrot
$5,000-$9,999
Kristen Cerullo
Pamela Damsky
John David
Emme L. Deland
Leo Eisenberg
Florence H. Frucher
Zachariah Hennessey
Christopher Regan
Sarita Singh
Art Spiegel
$10,000-$19,999
Anonymous
Jeff Farkas
George M. Garfunkel
David A. Gould
Robert M. Kaufman
James R. Knickman
Joan M. Leiman
James H. Mann
Diana J. Mason
Ryan Miller
Tanya Shah
Andrew Weisenfeld
$20,000-$24,999
Barbara A. Green
Stephen E. Simcock
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Altman Foundation
American Online Giving Foundation
Approved Oil
Asbestway Solutions Corp
Bronstein Properties, LLC
Capital One
Chatam Management Co. Inc.
Community Service Society of New York
Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
Deutsche Bank America Foundation
Empire BlueCross BlueShield
EPIC Insurance Brokers/Frenkel Benefits, LLC
Fillmore Insurance Agency
Flagstar Bank
Fried Frank Harris Shriver & Jacobson, LLP
GCP Capital Group LLC
GFP Real Estate
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
Greater New York Hospital Association
Group Gordon Hyphen
Ichor Strategies
JetBlue, CSR
Jewish Communal Fund
John A. Hartford Foundation
Joseph and Bernice Tanenbaum Foundation
Joslyn Levy & Associates LLC
Kaufman Feijoo Law Group PC
Kibel Companies
Kurzman Eisenberg Corbin & Lever, LLP
Lannon Builders Inc.
Law Offices of Lawrence J. Berger
Lee & Associates Commercial Real Estate Services
Lorber Charitable Fund
M & R Management Co. Inc.
Meridian Capital Group
Metropolitan Realty Group
Milana Family Foundation
Nassau Candy
Network for Good
New York Academy of Medicine
New York Community Bank
New York Presbyterian Hospital
PayPal Giving Fund
Pitta Bishop & Del Giorno, LLC
PKF O’Connor Davies, LLP
Pliskin Realty and Development, Inc.
Pollock Communications
RiseBoro Community Partnership
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Ryan Health
Segal Marco Advisors
The Commonwealth Fund
The Jeanne & Herbert
Hansell Fund
The Rita and Alex Hillman Foundation
The Segal Company
Tryax Realty Management Inc.
Unite Us
United Hospital Fund
$1-$99
Anonymous
Poulette Brewster
Yhan Colon Iban
Susan Miller
Chibuzo Ndokwu
Onyeka Obasi
Olga Ozhiganova
Paul Schrantz
Chad Shearer
Greg Zipes
$100-$249
Anonymous
Andrew B. Borinstein
Leslie Davidson
Linda P. Fried
Zoe Ginsberg
Susan Gluck
Ralph Kaywin
Jane Levine
Sheri Righi
$250-$499
Ruth Browne
Jon Del Giorno
Zachariah Hennessey
William Hirsh
Joanne Kelvin
Marlene Lalota
Nicolette Fiore Lopez
Katie Magill
Shawn Mitchell
Emily Morgan
Anthony Shih
Emma White
$500-$999
Gina Akopyan
Ellen K. Baer
Kenya Beard
Christina Chang
Ray Fischer
Sara W. Gardner
Carol Grossman
Marthe Haverkamp
Paula Hillan
Rujeko Hockley
Peter H. Jensen
James Karpook
Krista Lepper
Joslyn Levy
Pamela Mattel
Monisha Nariani
Sarah C. Nosal
Tom Rogers
Regina Schroeder
Katherine Sklarsky
Mona C. Sowiski
Gerald Sweeney
Nicholas Troisi
Rafael Viturro
Debora A. Zilkha
Paulette Zimmerman
$1,000-$2,499
Robert Bose
Dan Brillman
Gerrard P. Bushell
Scott Cleary
Brad Davis
Richard Dorritie
Jamie Drake
Molly Eagan
Claude Goetz
Peter Green
David Harris
William J. Hibsher
Bruce Hoernecke
Belle Horwitz
Shyam Kanoje
Kunal Kapoor
Robert Kashtan
Peter Levin
Margot Lewis
Juan Matiz
Yuri Okumura
Margaret Rafferty
Debra Ryan
Wendy E. Saunders
Christy Shibata
David Woynerowski
Alain Zilkha
$2,500-$4,999
Margaret Crotty
Joshua David
Lisa David
Florence H. Frucher
Bradford Hardin
Cassaundra Howell
Raj Maheshwari
Brian Maneff
Shaun Mathew
Louise Pollock
James A. Quella
Deborah M. Sale
Jussi Taipale
Andrew Winakor
Martha Zornow
$5,000-$9,999
Anjali Bhalodia
Pamela Damsky
John David
Emme L. Deland
Nancye Green
David Lara
Diana J. Mason
Sandrine Cousquer
Okasmaa
Tanya Shah
Sarita Singh
Art Spiegel
$10,000-$19,999
George M. Garfunkel
David A. Gould
Robert M. Kaufman
James R. Knickman
Ryan Miller
Christopher Regan
$20,000-$30,999
Barbara A. Green
Joan M. Leiman
Stephen E. Simcock
Andrew Weisenfeld
$100,000-$124,999
James H. Mann
AIDS Healthcare Foundation
Bluemark
Bread Financial
Bronstein Properties, LLC
CBIZ Marks Paneth
Chartis
Cushman & Wakefield
Davis Wright Tremaine, LLP
Eluzo Inc.
Empire BlueCross BlueShield
EPIC Insurance Brokers/Frenkel Benefits, LLC
Flagstar Bank
GFP Real Estate
Healthfirst
Housing Works
Hunter-Bellevue School of Nursing
Hyphen
Ichor Strategies
Innocence Project, Inc.
Jewish Communal Fund
Kibel Companies
Lannon Builders Inc.
Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc.
Media Cause
New York Academy of Medicine
New York Business Systems
New York Presbyterian Hospital
Northwell Health
NYC Health and Hospitals
Pitta Bishop & Del Giorno LLC
PKF O’Connor Davies LLP
Pollock Communications
Ronald McDonald House New York
Ryan Health
Segal Marco Advisors
Starboard Advisors
The Segal Company
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