Executive mpa 2014 Faculty & Practitioner Biographies 2014-2015
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- Romina Frank
- Christie Hubbard
- New York Public Library, Science, Industry, and Business Library Operations Manager
- Katja McLean
- Metropolitan Transit Authority NYC Transit Associate Staff Analyst
- Kyle ONeill
- New York City Department of Youth and Community Development Budget Director
- Luis Rivera
- Jonathan Santos-Ramos
- Kenneth Scott
- Quality Services for the Autism Community Special Education and Early Intervention Therapist
- Amanda Straniere
- Make the Road New York Director of Health Programs
- New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation, Kings County Hospital Center Associate Director
Yesenia Crespo 
Urban Assembly School for the Performing Arts Director of Corporate and Community Partnerships Yesenia.Crespo@baruchmail.cuny.edu Yesenia earned a bachelor’s degree in Sociology & Women and Gender Studies from Brandeis University in Waltham, Massachusetts. Currently, Yesenia is serving as the Director of Corporate and Community Partnerships at the Urban Assembly School for the Performing Arts. She is responsible for fostering partnerships between the public and private sectors, while using the school's theme as guideposts for engaging partners. Her dedication is focused on providing a range of opportunities that connect students to professionally successful adults. These opportunities include special partnerships and programs, mentorships, and internships that invigorate academics and make career goals tangible. Yesenia is committed to creating these connections for each and every one of the students she supports. Romina Frank 
New York University Langone Medical Center Project Manager Romina.Frank@baruchmail.cuny.edu Romina has always known that she would give back to the community, but it wasn’t until a trip to Nigeria, that she realized she could combine her every day work with public service. Romina graduated from Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, NC with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Communications. Eventually, Romina opened her own interactive branding firm in South Carolina, and focused to help non-profit startups build their identity. Currently, Romina is the Project Manager at New York University Langone Medical Center. Here she initiates, plans, monitors and controls, executes, and closes projects for the Infrastructure, Clinical Systems, and Application programs. This effort includes team and time management, budget and resource forecasting and monitoring, and process documentation. She hopes to eventually work in an international oriented environment, thanks her international experiences. Christie Hubbard 
International AIDS Vaccine Initiative Director, Foundations and Corporations Christie.Hubbard@baruchmail.cuny.edu Christie is the Director of Foundations and Corporations at the International AIDS Vaccine Initiative. In this role, she raises philanthropic funds from foundations and corporations. Christie has also been the Senior Director of Development for Biomedical Research at Mount Sinai Medical Center. Christie began her non-profit development career with CCS Fundraising, a consulting firm. Here, she conducted a feasibility study for a community hospital, and was a field director for a multi-site, $50 million campaign. Christie received her bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Theater from North Central College in Naperville, IL. She has also studied at SUNY Binghamton, the New School, and the Technical University in Berlin. She is interested in expanding her knowledge about the overall operations and financial needs surrounding non-profits, with the goal of becoming qualified to move into an Executive Director position. After years of fundraising experience, Christie is also interested in developing the skills to work for a foundation and be in the position of contributing funds. Anne Lehmann 
New York Public Library, Science, Industry, and Business Library Operations Manager Anne.Lehman@baruchmail.cuny.edu Anne attended the College of New Jersey, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in History. After living in Ann Arbor, MI, and working for Borders Group, Inc., for five years, Anne returned to the tri-state area. Soon after, she began working for the New York Public Library’s Science, Industry, and Business Library (SIBL). She has been the Operations Manager there for the past 10 years, and is responsible for the library’s daily operations, including space management, budgeting, personnel, and public programming. She has also spearheaded the NY StartUp! Business Plan Competition. Katja McLean 
The Corcoran Group Licensed Real Estate Salesperson Katja.Shamburger@baruchmail.cuny.edu Katja has been a member of the Corcoran Group, a top producing residential real estate team, for the past 12 years. She works both with buyers and sellers to assess their real estate needs. Katja graduated from Baruch in 2010, obtaining her Bachelors of Business Administration in Finance and Investment. After a successful career, Katja has decided to change paths, and hopes to utilize her Executive MPA to focus on the welfare of children. She is planning on opening an elementary school in the South Bronx. Katja believes that poverty is closely related to an individual’s level of education, and that poverty can be eradicated through education. Her focus is a safe and inspiring learning environment is her focus, making her interested in improving access to quality education at local, national, and international levels. Prior to starting in real estate, she worked in retail, both in sales and managerial positions. Monica Morris 
Metropolitan Transit Authority NYC Transit Associate Staff Analyst Monica.Morris@baruchmail.cuny.edu Monica obtained a Bachelor of Science in Health Planning Management and a Bachelor of Business Administration from Alfred University, in Alfred, NY. Monica’s professional qualifications include numerous years of experience providing technical and business solutions in areas ranging from risk analysis to strategic process improvements. She has worked at McKinsey & Company, Inc. as Treasury Analyst, and is currently an Associate Staff Analyst at the New York City Transit Authority (NYCT). As an Analyst at NYCT, she supports the procurement function by managing the vendor evaluation process and by providing relevant information concerning potential vendors to buyers. This allows NYCT to select responsible and quality vendors. Monica is very community oriented, as she actively volunteers in political campaigns, the Epilepsy Foundation of America, and the communications ministry in her church. Monica aspires to enhance her skills to be a more active and effective public servant. Kyle O'Neill 
The Coco Foundation Executive Director Kyle.ONeill@baruchmail.cuny.edu Kyle pursued a Bachelor of Arts in Communications, Advertising, and Public Relations at Loyola University, in Maryland. Shortly after graduating, Kyle travelled to Chicago, where he began working at an advertising agency while volunteering as a basketball coach. It was during this time that he decided upon a career change. Soon after her moved overseas to Namibia, where he spent two years teaching English as a second language, and returned in 2012. Kyle is currently the Executive Director at the Coco Foundation. In this role, he runs the day-to-day operations, completes financial reporting to the Board, acquires new donors and sponsors, and participates in event planning, grant writing, and marketing and promotional planning. Kyle has also been a middle school teacher and an account manager. Jagdeen Phanor 
New York City Department of Youth and Community Development Budget Director Jagdeen.Phanor@baruchmail.cuny.edu Jagdeen is the Budget Director at the New York City Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD). Under her direction, the Budget Unit has implemented high quality policy and fiscal analysis, maximized federal and state revenue recognition, and improved relationships with oversight agencies due to increased transparency of financial reporting. Jagdeen received her Bachelor of Arts from CUNY Medgar Evers College. She then went on to serve in the New York City Human Resources Administration (HRA) as a Budget Analyst in 2002. Prior to her appointment as Budget Director, Jagdeen served as the Senior Budget Analyst at the DYCD. Luis Rivera 
Harlem United AIDS Center Director of Operations Luis.Rivera1@baruchmail.cuny.edu For Luis, the past 23 years of experience have led him to gain expertise in executing healthcare initiatives in various organizations. Throughout this time, Luis has managed systems and processes essential to achieving program objectives, which involved fiscal planning, grants management, staff development, quality improvement, and quality assurance practices. Currently, Luis is the Director of Operations for the Health Home Care Management Program at the Harlem United AIDS Center. Here he supervises a team of 17 employees, leads client engagement and enrollment strategies, and implements data-driven management to attain successful program outcomes. Luis holds a Bachelor of Science in Health Education and Promotion from CUNY Lehman College, and is a Certified Health Education Specialist. Luis aspires to enhance his professional acumen, and emerge as a leader at the forefront of public administration and policy development in the tri-state area. He also seeks to advance in public health education by continually working with communities experiencing health disparities. In addition, he aims at becoming an educator in public administration to shape future generations of leaders within the community. Jonathan Santos-Ramos 
Community Healthcare Network Center Director Jonathan.Santos@baruchmail.cuny.edu Jonathan is a Center Director at the Community Healthcare Network. Here he is responsible for carrying out operational and clinical activities including program development and implementation, clinical services, community education, and outreach for a health center in Washington Heights. Jonathan received his Bachelor of Arts in Women and Gender Studies from Rutgers University. Jonathan also worked as the Director of Business Systems and Strategy at the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, and as Director of Prevention and Education for the Callen-Lorde Community Health Center. As Director of Prevention and Education, he was in charge of implementing contracts, responding to Requests for Proposals, and overseeing the quality of services and outcomes in order to satisfy all contractual requirements. Ultimately, with his Executive MPA, Jonathan hopes return to Puerto Rico to develop and run a full service health center for Puerto Rico's underserved communities. Kenneth Scott 
New York City Department of Youth and Community Development Executive Assistant to the Commissioner Kenneth.Scott@baruchmail.cuny.edu Kenneth is a graduate of Swarthmore College, where he received his Bachelor of Arts in English Literature. He began his career in City government working for New York City Councilmember Philip Reed. Here he assisted with constituent services, local governance issues, and legislative concerns. Kenneth has also worked in HIV/AIDS services at the Upper Room AIDS Ministry in Harlem (now Harlem United, Inc.), the East New York/Brownsville HIV Care Network, and Gay Men’s Health Crisis, Inc. He is presently the Executive Assistant to the Commissioner at the New York City Department of Youth and Community Development (DYDC). In this role, he provides administrative support to the Commissioner and Senior Management of the DYCD, which funds local community-based organizations that provide services promoting positive youth development and healthy, sustainable communities. Shabana Sharif 
Quality Services for the Autism Community Special Education and Early Intervention Therapist Shabana.Sharif@baruchmail.cuny.edu Shabana received a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from St. John’s University, as well as a Master of Education CUNY City College. Currently, she is using the skills and knowledge she gained through these degrees as an early intervention therapist at Quality Services for the Autism Community (QSAC). From the age of 16, she has invested and channeled her efforts to promote the welfare of Queens as a whole, by volunteering with local non-profit organizations. At Jahajee Sisters, where Shabana is currently a Steering Committee Member, she organizes and facilitates monthly Sister Circles, co-facilitated and co-created the Muslim Sisters Leadership Institute in the summer of 2012, and facilitated the Young Women's Leadership Institute in the summer of 2013. Taking steps towards her goal of improving the welfare of Queens, Shabana also organized the first Indo-Caribbean and South Asian Convene, which brought together over ten organizations for a day of collaboration, engagement and community involvement. Amanda Straniere 
Staten Island Museum Community Campaign Coordinator Amanda.Straniere@baruchmail.cuny.edu Amanda earned her Bachelor of Arts in English from Dickinson College, in Carlisle, PA, and a Master of Arts in Fiction from the University of East Anglia, Norwich, England. Although she was on track to work in publishing, an internship at the Borough President’s Office in 2007 changed her path into one of public service. Currently, she is the Community Campaign Coordinator for the Staten Island Museum, where she focuses on building public awareness of the Museum and expanding its membership base. Prior to this position, Amanda served as Special Assistant to the Director of Tourism and Cultural Affairs for the Staten Island Borough President. In this role she supported the local non-profit community, the artistic community, and helped some of the two million tourists who ride the ferry every year to discover Staten Island’s attractions. Rebecca Telzak 
Make the Road New York Director of Health Programs Rebecca.Telzak@baruchmail.cuny.edu Rebecca is the Director of Health Programs at Make the Road New York (MRNY). She supervises MRNY's health services and advocacy, which includes supervising a team of 14 advocates and support staff. She also runs health insurance enrollment, health care navigation, the food stamp project, healthcare policy work, the food pantry, and the community garden. Rebecca prepares reports for funders and manages grants, as well as fundraises for MRNY to maintain and expand its health and nutrition services and advocacy. She also leads health team planning, goal-setting, and joint efforts with other departments. Prior to working at Make the Road New York, Rebecca had a Fulbright Scholarship in Argentina, where she taught English and researched South American immigration. She also lived in Nicaragua and worked at a women’s sewing cooperative as a translator and administrative assistant. Rebecca attended the University of Michigan, where she received a Bachelor of Arts in Latin American & Caribbean Studies and Social Science. Donovan Vassell 
New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation, Kings County Hospital Center Associate Director Donovan.Vassell@baruchmail.cuny.edu Donovan is the Associate Director at the New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation- Kings County Hospital. Donovan has been a cornerstone in helping navigate Kings County through several accreditations, including the National Committee for Quality Assurance Medical Home Recognition, and the Joint Commission accreditation. He has also worked on revamping clinic operations for a more efficient and cost effective patient centered flow. Donovan is also responsible for overall business and administrative oversight of the healthcare delivery system related to Ambulatory Care Services, including patient flow, multidisciplinary collaborative initiatives, supervision of practice managers, and monitoring of the fiscal revenue cycle. Prior to this, he worked at Metroplus Health Plan as a Business Marketing Associate, supervising a business outreach team in helping meet the healthcare needs of businesses in the community. Donovan attended George Washington University in Washington D.C., where he received a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing and Hospitality, and Tourism Management. He was also studied at GW's Inaugural Paris Study Center, which met weekly with French corporations and had joint teaching from both GW and French professors. | Page Directory: mspia mspia -> Public Service & Teaching Fellowships Overseas Opportunities Peace Corps mspia -> Opportunities for Undergraduates Download 142.4 Kb. Share with your friends:
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