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
