Ben Schwartz

Ben Schwartz Strada Ventures (he/him) Ben is a Project Manager at Strada Ventures, where he helps nonprofit and for-profit organizations develop new affordable and supportive housing across New York City and State. He is passionate about public service, which led him to complete a term of national service through AmeriCorps NCCC before starting college, as […]

Ellie Powell

Ellie Powell Latham & Watkins (she/her/hers) Ellie is an assistant intelligence analyst for the partner recruiting team at Latham & Watkins, where she uses strategic research to ensure the best possible outcomes for both the firm and its clients. In her spare time, she serves as an editor for House House Magazine, a publication dedicated […]

Olivia Hartness

Olivia Hartness Upper East Side Rehab and Nursing Center (she/her/hers) Olivia is a social services professional based in New York City, currently working in skilled nursing and rehabilitation, where she supports individuals and families through complex transitions and connects them with essential resources. She is also pursuing her bachelor’s degree in Psychology through Louisiana State […]

Gianna Archuleta

Gianna Archuleta Latham & Watkins (she/her/hers) Gianna Archuleta is a graduate of Barnard College of Columbia University, where she studied Cognitive Science and Human Rights. Through experience across a range of immigration, housing, and advocacy-based non-profits, she has advocated for her peers through restorative justice approaches, assisted recent refugees, and conducted research into systemic issues […]

Brianna Growney

Brianna E. Growney, CPA Director, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (she/her/hers) Brianna E. Growney, CPA, brings over a decade of experience in financial oversight, risk management, and regulatory compliance. She is a Director at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP in New York, where she leads integrated audits for public companies and advises on complex accounting and reporting matters. Brianna also previously […]

Cecile A. Noel

Cecile A. Noel (she/her/hers) Cecile A. Noel is the former Commissioner of the NYC Mayor’s Office to End Domestic and Gender-Based Violence (ENDGBV), serving from 2015 until her retirement in August 2024. As Commissioner, Cecile led the office’s work of coordinating a citywide response to domestic and gender-based violence, enhancing prevention efforts, and developing innovative and responsive […]

Ashley Taylor

Ashley Taylor Tiffany & Co. (she/her/hers) Ashley Taylor is a level 3 high jeweler at Tiffany and CO’s high jewelry facility, and was relocated to New York last year fleeing a domestic violence situation in Nashville, and in turn being given a whole new life and job.  Ashley has been in the jewelry industry since […]

Mary Virginia Spencer

Mary Virginia Spencer EAB (she/her/hers) Mary Virginia Spencer is a higher education strategist at EAB, where she helps universities across the country connect with prospective graduate and adult learners through research-driven marketing and enrollment strategies. Her work focuses on expanding access to education and helping institutions reach students who might otherwise be overlooked. Mary Virginia‘s […]

Jenna Breines

Jenna Breines Senior Director of Real Estate (she/her) Jenna brings 20 years of experience in policy and development of affordable housing in NYC.  Prior to joining New Destiny, Jenna served as Director of Real Estate Development at West Side Federation for Senior and Supportive Housing.  She spent over 15 years in government at the New […]

Lauren Williams

Lauren Williams NY Presbyterian, Brooklyn Methodist Hospital (she/her/hers) Domestic violence is an issue that holds deep, personal meaning for Lauren. As a survivor herself, she understands the pain, fear, and isolation that victims often endure. In 2021, Lauren turned that pain into purpose by co-founding a nonprofit organization in Baltimore dedicated to raising awareness about […]