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 […]

Massiel Ogando

Massiel Ogando Director of Property Management (she/her/hers) As Director of Property Management, Massiel oversees the day-to-day aspects of New Destiny’s properties. She is responsible for ensuring compliance and resolving tenant concerns. Massiel has over 10 years of experience administering diverse portfolios and fostering strong tenant and client relationships. Her passion for property management is rooted in her detail-oriented approach, […]

Rachel Miller

Rachel E. Miller, Treasurer (she/her/hers) Rachel has served on the board of New Destiny since 2015, and as Treasurer since 2016.  A retired nonprofit executive and government official in the health and human services sector, Rachel held senior roles at a number of prominent organizations, including the New York City Administration for Children’s Services (ACS), […]

Nicole Firment

Nicole Firment, Chair Senior Director of Scenario Design, Stress Testing, and Resolution Planning, Freddie Mac (she/her/hers) Nicole Firment serves as the chair of the Board of Directors for New Destiny Housing Corporation and is committed to helping end the cycle of domestic violence through development of permanent and affordable supportive housing. With nearly 20 years […]

Jill Markowitz

Jill Markowitz (she/her/hers) For more than 35 years, Jill provided nonprofit and healthcare institutions with a wide range of consulting services. Her consulting firm, initially Markowitz Consulting and later Markowitz Hartstone Consulting, focused on helping organizations further their missions – and change lives, circumstances, and communities. Some of her clients included Planned Parenthood affiliates, New […]