Leadership

NYCVOAD is led by member organization staff and volunteers who are champions in the New York City disaster community. Many volunteer their time to serve on our Board Board of Directors, in our working groups, or as participants in open meetings. Key leadership are listed below with their elected terms.

Board Officers

  • Co-Chair: Racine Lee Droz, City Harvest (June 2023 - June 2025)

  • Co-Chair: Zachary Hodgson, The Salvation Army (June 2022 - June 2024)

  • Vice Chair: Ayo Harrington, LES Ready! (June 2023 - June 2025)

  • Secretary: Shana McCormick, RAP4Bronx (June 2023 - June 2025)

  • Treasurer: John Gonzalez, Catholic Charities of Brooklyn and Queens (June 2023 - June 2025)

Board of Directors

  • Brian Baer, The Elevated Studio (June 2023 - June 2025)

  • Angela Calabro, SBP (June 2022 - June 2024)

  • Dario Diaz, American Red Cross (June 2022 - June 2024)

  • Lisa Furst, Vibrant Emotional Health (Dec 2022 - June 2024)

  • Peter Gudaitis, New York Disaster Interfaith Services & New York VOAD (June 2022 - June 2024)

  • Farid Kader, Staten Island Long Term Recovery Organization & Yellow Boots (June 2022 - June 2024)

  • Shana McCormick, RAP4Bronx (June 2023 - June 2025)

  • Rev. Karen Pershing, Project Hospitality (June 2022 - June 2024)

  • Carol Johnson, East Harlem COAD (June 2023-June 2025)

  • Yang Lee, Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation (June 2022 - June 2024)

  • Rev. Jimmy Terry, TRUST Ministries (June 2023 - June 2025)

  • Alana Tornello, Human Services Council (June 2023 - June 2025)

  • Richard Vernon, Shower Power (June 2023 - June 2025)

Government Advisors

  • Hannah Arnett, New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

  • Maggi Daigle, New York State Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Services

  • Dana Nelson, New York City Emergency Management

  • Kimberly Grisham, FEMA Region 2