Jaclyn Williams

Jaclyn Williams City Year (she/her/hers) Jaclyn Williams is a graduate of the M.S. in Urban Policy and Leadership program at Hunter College (’22). A native New Yorker, she is deeply interested in neighborhood cohesion, housing and economic development, and youth leadership development in metropolitan areas. Over a 6+ year public service career across New York […]

Marissa Sperry

Marissa Sperry Langan Engineering (she/her/hers) Marissa Sperry is a Senior Environmental Planer at Langan Engineering where she specializes in City Environmental Quality Review. Her passion for community development stems from an unshakable desire to connect with people. At the core of her interests is social equity and environmental stewardship, helping communities develop sustainably by promoting […]

Andrew Olivo

Andrew Olivo SLATE (he/him/his) Andrew Olivo is an Associate at Slate Property Group where he focuses on developing affordable, workforce, supportive, and transitional housing in New York City and beyond. Prior to Slate, Andrew spent time at Gilbane Development Company and New York City’s Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) financing affordable housing. Andrew […]

Olivia O’Donnell

Olivia O’Donnell Langan Engineering (she/her/hers) Olivia is a Scientist for Langan Engineering and Environmental Services in New York City. She conducts environmental field work and construction oversight across all five boroughs for the development of housing, schools, and other public and private developments. Her work has helped her understand the high demands of affordable housing […]

Barbara DiTomasso

Barbara DiTomasso Merkley + Partners (she/her/hers) Barbara is a dynamic marketing professional known for her creativity and strategic mindset. She combines critical thinking and an eye for detail with a passion for storytelling to craft compelling narratives that drive impact. Her natural inclination for building relationships has been key to her success in fostering collaboration […]

Nanda Win

Nanda Win Chief Financial Officer & Vice President of Administration (she/her/hers) Nanda oversees New Destiny’s finance, human resources, IT, and other administrative functions. She has over 20 years of experience in financial strategy, operational leadership, and compliance for mission-driven organizations. Before joining New Destiny, Nanda served for more than 10 years as CFO at West […]

Vaughn Burke Le Duc Safarov

Vaughn Burke Le Duc Safarov Chief Global Human Resources Officer, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP (he/him/his) Vaughn Burke Le Duc Safarov serves as the Chief Global Human Resources Officer at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, one of the world’s most distinguished and influential law firms. In this pivotal leadership role, Mr. […]

Cathy Pennington

Cathy Pennington Senior Vice President and General Manager, Phipps Houses Services, INC. (she/her/hers) Cathy Pennington joined Phipps Houses Services, Inc. in August 2019. Ms. Pennington has extensive experience in managing affordable housing programs spanning over 35 years. She currently oversees a portfolio of 10,000 affordable housing units in NYC.   She served as Executive Vice President […]

Judi Kende

Judi Kende (she/her/hers) Judi is a nonprofit leader and expert in community development, with nearly three decades of experience in New York City and nationwide. Today, Judi serves on boards including the Leo Baeck Institute and Selfhelp Realty Group.   In Judi’s most recent role, she served as Chief Program Officer of Enterprise Community Partners, the […]

Jonathan Samon

Jonathan Samon First Vice President, Managing Counsel & Chief Privacy Officer, Apple Bank (he/him/his) Jonathan is First Vice President, Managing Counsel & Chief Privacy Officer at Apple Bank, where he leads the Apple Bank Privacy Office that, among other things, is dedicated to ensuring data privacy consistent with regulatory requirements and customer expectations. He also […]