Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

VOA-GNY welcomes diversity, advocates for equity and strives to achieve inclusion for all.

We are committed to encouraging, supporting, and celebrating the diverse voices of our employees. In doing so, we create a positive work environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and able to do their best work.

DEI Committee

Kelly Ashley

Director of Learning and Performance

Facilitator

Anddy Perdomo

Assistant Vice President, Veteran Services & Economic Empowerment Initiatives

Co-Chair

Vanessa Burton

Sector Director, NYC Homeless and Community Support Services

Co-Chair

Jonita Wooten-Michel

Director of Social Workers/Client Care Coordinators

Nkomo Vaughn

Case Manager

Donna Stewart

Real Estate Expeditor

Alvaro Salas

Sector Director, NYC Homeless & Community Support Services

Pamela Evans-Sheppard

Case Manager

Kirk Royster

Associate Program Director, Wales Avenue Residence

Fabienne Larnoudji-Mbaitelem

Client Care Worker

Dinelle Polchinski

Director of Residential Services

Carolyn Koch-Mandelbaum

Speech Pathologist