SUCCESS STARTS WITH STRONG LEADERSHIP
Meet the leaders working together to make a difference in our community.
Elsie McCabe Thompson has held an unwavering commitment to help the underserved throughout her career – providing her decades of experience, strategic leadership, and vision to the nonprofit, cultural, legal, and government sectors. Prior to Mission Society, Elsie shepherded the Museum for African Art as its President for 15 years. In this capacity, she guided an organizational revitalization and led a financial and brand turnaround to establish the Museum prominently in New York. She also served as Co-Founder and Director of the National Urban Technology Center, as Chief of Staff to then-Mayor David N. Dinkins, and was a Senior Litigation Associate at Shearman & Sterling. Elsie received a BA at Barnard College, Columbia University, and her JD from Harvard Law School.
Elsie McCabe Thompson
President & CEO
Richard Lustig is a strategic nonprofit human resources leader with demonstrated accomplishments in education, human services, healthcare, publishing, and sustainability. Throughout his career, he has served in a variety of large nonprofits, including the International Rescue Committee, The Center for Discovery, Physician Affiliate Group of NY, and Consumer Union (publisher of Consumers Reports). He has experience partnering with senior leaders to create high performance cultures, and build and improve HR departments. He received a BA in Political Science from CUNY, a MA in Political Science from the University of Chicago and a MA in Organizational Psychology from Teachers College, Columbia University.
Rick Lustig
Senior Vice President,
Human Resources
V. AnnDenise Brown has worked with Mission Society of New York City for nine years, previously serving as Senior Director of Children’s Programs. Prior to her time with the Mission Society, she worked internationally in research, training and program evaluation – holding positions at The Balm In Gilead, an NGO supporting faith-based organizations, Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health, and the World Health Organization. She has a DrPH from Columbia University and a MA in Education from Cornell University.
V. AnnDenise Brown
Senior Vice President,
Program Operations
Sharada Singh is an accomplished Financial Leader with over twenty years of experience in nonprofit accounting. Throughout her career, she has provided timely and creative solutions to financial problems, and decision-relevant information to improve deliverables. She is especially skilled in effectively managing varied activities and operations with efficiency, and has extensive experience in the integration of financial, program, and fundraising operations. Prior to the Mission Society, she worked with The Women’s Prison Association & Home and The Children’s Aid Society. Sharada holds a MBA from Ramapo College of New Jersey, and a BA from Queens College of the City University of New York.
Sharada Singh
Senior Vice President,
Finance & Administration
Office of the President
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Elsie McCabe Thompson
President & CEO
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External Affairs
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​​Sandra Seminara
Creative Manager
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William Marty
Facilities Maintenance Worker
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Winston Rodney
Director of Facilities Operations
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Sharada Singh
Senior Vice President, Finance & Administration
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Finance & Administration
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Allison Diaz
Accounting Manager
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Rosario Maceiras
Senior Accountant
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Jonathan Maldonado
Facilities Assistant
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Human Resources
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Yvonne Balli
Human Resources Operations Manager
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Keisha Berkeley
Human Resources Specialist
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Kevin Little
Human Resources Assistant
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Rick Lustig
Senior Vice President,
Human Resources
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Program Operations
V. AnnDenise Brown
Senior Vice President, Program Operations
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Alim Barry
Program Director, Washington Irving HS
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Casey Castro
Director of Contracts and Outcomes
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Amy Estrella
Education and Curriculum Development Specialist
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Llina Garcia
Program Director,
PS 192
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Aniqa Garrison
Program Director, Bronx Community High School
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Edrick Johnson
Associate Vice President, Career and Education Pathways
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Tiffany Johnson
Program Director, PS 175
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Sara Mena
Program Director, ELLIS
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Lorraine Mignotte
Program Director, Harlem Renaissance High School
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Jocelyn Moncion
Program Director, PS 85
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Lawrence Munoz
Data Associate
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Dawn Olatokun
Interim Program Director, Metropolitian Diploma Plus HS
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Tikimba Richardson
Program Director, Brooklyn Democracy Academy
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Emanuel Roderick
Program Director, Harlem Village Academy
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Carmen Rosario
Senior Director of Children’s Programs, Education and Operations
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Waleska Salcedo
Program Director, PS 33
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Su Wang
Program Director, Emma Lazarus HS