Meet The NYFC Team
Saroya Friedman-Gonzalez
Executive Director
Saroya Friedman-Gonzalez
Executive Director
I joined the NYFC team in March 2016, and serve as the Executive Director. Before joining NYFC, I worked for a number of non profit organizations including the National Urban League, Seedco, and the United Nations Population Fund in Mexico City. In addition to my work at NYFC, I’m an Adjunct Lecturer at Columbia University School of Social Work where I lecture on promoting and retaining diversity in the workplace. I received my MPA and MSW from Columbia University and her Bachelor of Science from Skidmore College.
sfriedman-gonzalez@newyorkersforchildren.org
Yeymi Hoffmans
Senior Director of Finance
and Administration
Yeymi Hoffmans
Senior Director of Finance and Administration
I joined NYFC in ____. As Senior Director of Finance and Administration, I’m responsible for establishing financial policies, procedures, controls, and reporting systems. Before joining NYFC, I worked for over 15 years in the fiscal management space, including as VP of Budgets and Grants of the National Urban League. I received my _______
yhoffmans@newyorkersforchildren.org
Joi Campbell
Youth Academic Advisor
Joi Campbell
Youth Academic Advisor
I joined NYFC in _____. As Youth Academic Advisor, I’m responsible for providing direct support to the recipients of NYFC’s signature programs. Before joining NYFC, I worked for over 13 years with New York City youth and young adults from at-risk communities, including as Life Coach Program Director at Children’s Aid College Prep Charter School. I received my BA in Psychology and my MS in Mental Health Counseling from Pace University.
JCampbell@newyorkersforchildren.org
Katie Bazyluk
Manager of Fund Development Communications
Katie Bazyluk
Manager of Fund Development Communications
I joined NYFC in September 2018. As Manager of Fund Development Communications, I’m responsible for identifying and securing funding and partnership opportunities for New Yorkers For Children, and for all marketing, social media, and other external communications. Before joining NYFC, I spent several years in nonprofit development and communications positions, and served as an AmeriCorps VISTA in Oakland, CA managing communications, development, and social media. I received my BA in English Language and Composition from the University of Maryland, College Park.
kbazyluk@newyorkersforchildren.org
Debra Stumpf
Administrative Director
Debra Stumpf
Administrative Director
I joined NYFC in May 2006. As Administrative Director, I anchor the administrative work of our organization, and manage all the back office tasks necessary to provide support to the mission of NYFC. Before joining NYFC, I served as the Executive Director of St. Frances Cabrini Shrine in Washington Heights for 12 years. I also taught religious studies in Chicago and New York for 15 years. I earned my BA in Theology from Mercyhurst University, and my Masters in Theology from Loyola University in Chicago.
dstumpf@newyorkersforchildren.org
Roxanna Miller
Program Development Associate
Roxanna Miller
Program Development Associate
I joined NYFC in January 2019. As Program Development Associate, I’m responsible for supporting all of NYFC’s signature programs, including Peer Mentoring and the Youth Advisory Board (YAB). I also provide support on NYFC pilot initiatives such as YVLifeSet. Before joining NYFC, I worked with Ray of Hope Amazon in Brazil to bring health interventions to native villagers. I have also worked with The Center for Global Health, a World Health Organization Collaborating Center. I received my BA in Public Health from the University of Colorado, Denver.
rmiller@newyorkersforchildren.org
Cassandra Rosser
Administrative Assistant
Cassandra Rosser
Administrative Assistant
I joined NYFC in May 2014. As Administrative Assistant, I am responsible for all administrative and operational tasks required in our office. Before joining NYFC, I worked for several years in higher education. I received my ____.
crosser@newyorkersforchildren.org
Ellen Ampofo
Director of Programs
Ellen Ampofo
Director of Programs
I joined NYFC in February 2020. As Director of Programs, I’m responsible for providing day-to-day oversight of NYFC Signature Programs and leads program planning and implementation for pilot initiatives. Before joining NYFC, I worked for over 14 years in the field of higher education and youth development. This included a position as Director of Edgies Teen Center and College Prep Program at Educational Alliance, and as the Youth Academic Advisor here at NYFC and at SUNY Buffalo State. I received my BSc in Social Work and my MSc in Higher Education and Student Affairs Administration from SUNY Buffalo State.
eampofo@newyorkersforchildren.org
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