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

CEO and Founder
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.

Private Wealth Advisor, Goldman Sachs
Ariel Merrick, Board Chair

Founder, Broadway Stages, Ltd.
Tony Argento

Community Manager, Chase Bank
Natasha Castillo

VP, Branch Manager, Popular Bank
Nykia Harley

Analyst, Emerson Point Capital LP
James Merkin, Treasurer

Senior Manager of Pro Bono, Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Annie Mohan, Board Vice Chair

Red Stone Equity Partners, Partner
Richard Roberts

Principal, Dattner Architects AIA, LEED AP CPHT
John Woelfling

Retired Attorney
Michael Woolley
Junior Board

Nikita Cotton, Chair
Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft

Amanda Deebrah, Secretary
NYC Department of Education

John Aderounmu
Dexal, LLC

Wazir Hasain
JPMorgan Chase

Christina Motilall
American University of Antigua MD - Candidate

Sefton Oxford
Corporate Pilot

Jennifer Rabbino
Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft

Kristen Vassallo
VinoTapa
Staff
Administration
- Stephanie Clarke – Senior Manager HR & Contracts
- Constance Finlayson – Chief Financial Officer
Development & Communications
- Racquel Grant, Chief Development Officer
- 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