Meet the team

We are New York Cares

In 1987, a group of friends who wanted to volunteer found themselves frustrated by the fractured nonprofit landscape, making opportunities hard to find. They needed a centralized way to organize efforts and access communities.

And New York Cares was born.

Group staff photo at Governors Island

Our team consists of dedicated professionals who guide strategy and execution for our core mission.

Representing the five boroughs (and occasionally, New Jersey) our team is united by the belief that you earn your NYC stripes not by how many years you’ve been here, but by how connected you are to your community.

Staff holding paint cans
Group shot of New York Cares staff posing with staff certificates
Group photo of New York Cares staff at a coat distribution

Diversity isn’t a box you check. It informs the effort itself.

At New York Cares, we see and celebrate diversity in all its forms. Representation reflects the community—and yields a far more positive impact for teams and neighborhoods. We gather ideas and insights from a wide range of individuals and partners with different backgrounds and perspectives to find the best solutions for pressing community needs.

Meet our staff

Our work would not be possible without our staff and leadership team and their passion for making our city a better place for all New Yorkers.

Keishorea Armstrong
Officer, Community Relations & Program Design

Alfonso Arriola
Junior Developer

Kelly Berenfeld
Leadership Coordinator, Volunteer Support

Melissa Bieri
Director, Development

Melissa Block
Coordinator, Signature Partnerships & Events

Willa Bugnon
Senior Executive Assistant 

Da'Shawna Carpenter
Director, Signature Partnerships & Events

Kelly Cogan
Associate, Volunteer Relations

Joan Conroy
Director, Volunteer Relations & Support

Trevor DeMilt
Officer, Marketing & Innovation

Lisa DuBois
Director, Talent

Naomi Dym
Coordinator, Signature Partnerships & Events

Martha Eastman
Specialist, Talent

Kathy Edouard
Associate Director, Community Relations & Program Design

Suzanne Farrell
Director of Foundation, Government Relations & Evaluation

Camille Fillion-Raff
Associate, Community Relations & Program Design

Michael Fracentese
Coordinator, Signature Partnerships & Events

David Giglio
Full Stack Developer

Jennifer Goldschein
Chief Development Officer

Alex Golubev
Officer, Corporate Relations

Anke Ho
Revenue Manager

Katherine Kokeas
Coordinator, Signature Partnerships & Events

Alexandra Konen
Sr. Officer, Volunteer Events

Ed Lada
Chief Finance & Operations Officer

Angela LaMarch
Coordinator, Signature Partnerships & Events

Kayla Lawrence-White
Officer, Community Relations & Program Design

Ester Levy
Corporate Finance Manager

Emily Liew
Sr. Officer, Volunteer Relations & Support

Erica Lockwood
Sr. Director, Marketing & Communications

Adam Maldonado
Specialist, Community Relations & Program Design

Tyler Mancini
Leadership Coordinator, Volunteer Support

Mara McGuinness
Sr. Officer, Corporate Relations

Victor Mendoza
Accounting Manager

Lucy Nguyen
Multimedia Designer

Cierra Ossege
Associate, Community Relations & Program Design

Christopher Pearson
Associate, Community Relations & Program Design

Jessica Quinones
Chief Program Officer

Sapreet K. Saluja
Executive Director

Vijay San
Technology Manager

Adrianna Silver
Sr. Director, Community Relations & Program Design

Simran Thakkar
Associate, Development & Innovation

Davin Turkewitz
Marketing Specialist

Lauren Walling
Vice President, Fund Development

Kaitlyn Wegener
Associate, Community Relations & Program Design

See yourself here

Our staff represent the best the city has to offer, but there’s something missing: you. When you work at New York Cares, you know your efforts matter.