LEADERSHIP

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.

Board Officers

Co-Chair
Racine Lee Droz, Feeding America

Co-Chair
Zachary Hodgson, The Salvation Army

Vice Chair
Ayo Harrington, LES Ready!

Secretary
Shana McCormick, RAP4Bronx

Treasurer
John Gonzalez, Catholic Charities of Brooklyn and Queens


Board of Directors

Brian Baer, The Elevated Studio

Angela Calabro, SBP

Dario Diaz, American Red Cross

Lisa Furst, Vibrant Emotional Health

Peter Gudaitis, NYDIS & New York VOAD

Carol Johnson, East Harlem COAD

Farid Kader, SILTRO & Yellow Boots

Yang Lee, Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation

Rev. Karen Pershing, Project Hospitality

Cole Riley, Rethink Food

Rev. Jimmy Terry, TRUST Ministries

Alana Tornello, Human Services Council

Richard Vernon, Shower Power

Government Advisors

Hannah Arnett, NYC DOHMH

Maggi Daigle, NYS DHSES

Dana Nelson, NYC OEM

Kimberly Grisham, FEMA Region 2