LEADERSHIP
Our leaders are a collective of are compassionate individuals who possess a deep commitment to serving the community and addressing food insecurity. They bring together diverse skills and expertise to guide the organization, working diligently to foster positive change and create a lasting impact in New York City.
Board of Directors
Dr. Melony Samuels
Dr. Melony Samuels is the founder and executive director of The Campaign Against Hunger (TCAH). Dr. Samuels is responsible for daily operations, vision planning, and resource management for TCAH.
Nykia Harley, Board Chair
VP, Branch Manager, Popular Bank
Annie Mohan, Board Vice Chair
Senior Manager of Pro Bono, Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
James Merkin, Treasurer
Analyst, Emerson Point Capital LP
Tony Argento
Founder, Broadway Stages, Ltd.
Vanessa Barnett
Senior Director, Data Solutions Engineer for FactSet
David Klem
Managing Attorney, Center for Appellate Litigation Inc.
Ariel Merrick
Private Wealth Advisor, Goldman Sachs
Richard Roberts
Red Stone Equity Partners, Partner
McKenzie Ryan
Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker, Douglas Eliman
John Woelfling
Principal, Dattner Architects AIA, LEED AP CPHT
Michael Woolley
Retired Attorney
Junior Board
Nikita Cotton, Chair
Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft
Amanda Deebrah, Secretary
NYC Department of Education
Wazir Hasain
JPMorgan Chase
Christina Motilall
American University of Antigua MD - Candidate
Sefton Oxford
Corporate Pilot
Jennifer Rabbino
Cleary, Gottlieb, Steen & Hamilton LLP
Kristen Vassallo
VinoTapa
Staff
Administration
- Stephanie Clarke – Senior Manager HR & Contracts
- Constance Finlayson – Chief Financial Officer
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Development & Communications
- Racquel Grant, Chief Development Officer
- Milimo Ninvalle, Grant Writer
- Samiha Akther, Marketing and Communications Associate
Programs & Services
Tamara Dawson, Chief Operating Officer
Carol Bancroft – Custodial Care Manager
Daniel Wright – Community Wealth Manager
Amria Watson – Senior Benefits Access Manager
Alton Samuels – Senior Operations and Project Manager
David Pedley – Senior Systems and Maintenance Manager
Howard Brown – Senior Youth Empowerment Manager
Jenae Russell – Senior Farm Manager
Michael Schaefer – Volunteer Manager
Paul Jones – Cyber Manager
Pierre Davis – Fresh Vibes Market Manager
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