I joined NYFC in February 2023. As Executive Director, I lead the long-range strategic planning and visioning for the organization, while overseeing administrative and programmatic functions. Before coming to NYFC, I worked for over 10 years at nonprofits focused on affordable housing and education, most recently as the Chief Development Officer at the Committee for Hispanic Children & Families (CHCF). I received my Master of City Planning from the University of Pennsylvania and my BA with High Honors in Urban Studies from the University of California, Berkeley.

I joined NYFC in September 2016. As Senior Director of Finance and Administration, I’m responsible for the overall financial management of the organization, including 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 MBA from Long Island University and my BA from Bernard Baruch College.

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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.

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I joined NYFC in August 2021. As Senior Director of Communications, Development, and Grants, I oversee communications and marketing, fundraising, and grants administration. Before joining NYFC, I worked for more than 15 years in a variety of communications-focused positions, including at the National Urban League, at a small arts education nonprofit, and at a legal newswire. I received my BA from Yale University.

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I joined NYFC in 2021. In my role as Development Associate, I identify new sources of funding, prepare grant proposals, track donor information, create marketing materials, and maintain the organization social media and website. Before coming to NYFC, I worked in journalism, publishing, and education. I graduated from Carleton College with a Bachelors in English in 2019.

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I joined NYFC in November 2021 as Finance and Administrative Associate.  In my role, I am responsible for assisting in financial and administrative functions in the Finance Department.  Prior to joining NYFC, I worked with Wunderman Thompson as client Accounting/Finance Coordinator for 15 years.  I received my BA in Accounting from Brooklyn College.

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I am Andrea Gordon currently employed at New Yorkers for Children in the capacity of Back to School, Finance and Administrative Associate.

I joined NYFC over a year ago, giving support to the Finance and Administrative Team (Yeymi Hoffmans and Natille Nicholls), and overseeing the execution of the Back-to-School Program.

Before joining NYFC I engaged in different professional areas including Healthcare.

I am a graduate of the University of the West Indies in Kingston, Jamaica W.I.

My goal is always to give of my best despite the circumstances.

I joined NYFC in 2022. In my role as Program Associate, I assist with several aspects of program implementation, including data tracking, drafting proposals and reports, and providing technical assistance to subgrantees. Before NYFC, I worked at a non-profit that provided guidance and mentoring for students from underprivileged schools. I graduated from Yale University in 2021 with a BA in Sociology.

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I joined NYFC in July 2022 through the Americorps VISTA program. In my role, I help provide support to the development team in their marketing, communications, and grant writing efforts. Prior to serving at New Yorkers For Children I worked in sales and marketing, and interned for the International Center for Research on Women and the New York State Senate. I graduated from the University of Alabama in 2021 with a BA in Political Science and International Studies, minoring in Spanish and Liberal Arts.

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I joined NYFC in August 2022 through AmeriCorps as a Program VISTA. In this role I help to collect, analyze and process data to be used in reports and grant writing. Prior to joining NYFC, I completed a national service term with AmeriCorps NCCC, working across the Southwest region of the United States. I graduated from the University of Liverpool in 2021 with a degree in Physics with Ocean Sciences.

 

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I joined NYFC in 2022 through the Americorps Vista Program. In my role, I help provide support to the Finance Department. Prior to working for NYFC I was an elementary school science teacher through another Americorps program in Austin, TX. I graduated from Rutgers University in 2020 with a BA in Finance and Gender Studies.