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Author: Latoya Jordan

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February 2026News to Use
Latoya Jordan

Black History Lived Here: Stories from The NYCHA Journal Archives

Black History Month offers an opportunity to remember NYCHA residents whose lives and legacies helped shape NYCHA communities and Black American history.   NYCHA developments have long been home to artists, activists, leaders, and others whose influence extended beyond their communities, and a look through historic issues of The NYCHA Journal, preserved in the LaGuardia and Wagner Archives, reveals their stories. Among… MORE

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Employee VoicesFebruary 2026Highlighted
Latoya Jordan

Black History Month Spotlight: Audrey Washington, Director of NYCHA’s Office of Public/Private Partnerships

Black History Month is a time to honor the people and traditions that helped shape our collective American history. While the month often highlights national figures, Audrey Washington’s heroes are closer to home. Her work as Director of NYCHA’s Office of Public Private-Partnerships (OPPP) was shaped by her mother and grandmother, whose lives modeled strength, perseverance, and a deep… MORE

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HighlightedOctober 2025
Latoya Jordan

NYCHA Hosts Annual Domestic Violence Awareness Conference

NYCHA’s Family Partnerships Department held its sixth annual virtual Domestic Violence Awareness Conference on October 8 on the theme “Care. Community. Connection.” This year’s conference focused on the growing issue of technology-enabled abuse and the ways communities can support survivors through education, awareness, and safety planning. Approximately 300 people attended the virtual conference, which brought… MORE

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HighlightedSeptember 2025
Latoya Jordan

NYCHA’s Summer Interns Gained Work Experience and Skills Training

This summer, approximately 170 New York City young people gained valuable paid internship experience working at NYCHA through the Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP). Since 1963, SYEP has provided NYC youth ages of 14 and 24 with career exploration and paid work experience each summer. It is the country’s largest summer youth employment initiative.  The… MORE

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August 2025CelebrationsHighlighted
Latoya Jordan

NYCHA Celebrates National Night Out

Since 1984, police precincts around the country have hosted National Night Out in partnership with community members to help foster stronger neighborly ties and promote safer neighborhoods.  On August 5, the New York City Police Department (NYPD) hosted events at more than 70 locations. Each of the nine Police Service Areas (PSA) serving NYCHA developments in Brooklyn, the Bronx,… MORE

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August 2025Exceptional ColleaguesHighlighted
Latoya Jordan

NYCHA NAACP Branch Receives Prestigious Award at 116th NAACP National Convention

The NYCHA NAACP Branch was recently recognized for its excellence in advocacy, membership growth, and civic engagement with a first place Thalheimer Award, the top award given to branches for outstanding achievements. NYCHA NAACP Branch President Lynn Spivey accepted the award at the 116th NAACP National Convention, held in Charlotte, North Carolina, in July.  … MORE

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July 2025News to Use
Latoya Jordan

Disability Pride Month – Marking 35 Years of the Americans with Disabilities Act

Every July, Disability Pride Month celebrates the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the first comprehensive law protecting the civil rights of people with disabilities. Signed into federal law on July 26, 1990, the ADA prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in regard to employment, state and local government services, public transportation, businesses… MORE

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July 2025
Latoya Jordan

WorkWell Pop-Up Wellness Event

On June 18, NYCHA WorkWell Ambassadors Chanda Coble, Paula Flynn, and Sharon Kistoo hosted a health and wellness pop-up in the Ceremonial Room at 90 Church Street.   The midday event featured hydration stations, games and puzzles, workout demonstrations, raffle prizes, and providers who offer health and wellness benefits to employees. The organizations tabling at the… MORE

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June 2025
Latoya Jordan

Celebrating Juneteenth with Art, Wellness, and Community Togetherness

This Juneteenth, NYCHA communities across the city participated in honoring a moment in American history and Black culture with various celebrations, including a new citywide public art installation that brings new meaning to the city’s basketball courts.  On June 18, the Public Housing Community Fund, NYCHA, and artist Glen Gaines launched the public art installation Lift… MORE

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Employee VoicesJune 2025
Latoya Jordan

NYCHA’s CFO Annika Lescott-Martinez Urges Continued Federal Support at NYU Furman Center Housing Panel 

At a June 5 panel on “Federal Housing Programs in New York City” hosted by the NYU Furman Center, Annika Lescott-Martinez, NYCHA’s Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President of Finance, spoke about the critical role of federal funding in supporting public housing in New York City and how proposed federal funding cuts would affect… MORE

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June 2025News to Use
Latoya Jordan

Public Housing Community Fund Receives a Grant to Expand NYCHA’s Archives at LaGuardia Community College

An archival collection that documents NYCHA’s history from the late 1920s through the present is set to be expanded and digitized, ensuring that important chapters of New York City’s history become more accessible. This project will help NYCHA communities deepen their understanding and appreciation of their shared histories.  On May 29, the Public Housing Community… MORE

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HighlightedMay 2025
Latoya Jordan

NYCHA Wins 2025 Moses Award for Preservation Projects

Three NYCHA restoration and preservation projects have been awarded a 2025 Lucy G. Moses Preservation Award, the highest honor for excellence in restoration and preservation from the New York Landmarks Conservancy.  The Lucy G. Moses Preservation Awards, known as “The Lucies,” recognizes individuals, organizations, architects, craftspeople, and building owners for their contributions to preserving New… MORE

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FeaturedMarch 2025NYCHA Leadership
Latoya Jordan

Women’s History Month: An Interview with NYCHA’s CEO and COO

Every March, we honor the achievements of women throughout history and recognize the ongoing contributions they make today, inspiring future generations of women. From front-line to executive staff, NYCHA women employees are an integral part of the Authority’s progress. This year’s Women’s History Month theme is “Moving Forward Together! Women Educating and Inspiring Generations.” NYCHA… MORE

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February 2025
Latoya Jordan

Alicka Ampry-Samuel: Public Housing Advocacy and Leadership 

Alicka Ampry-Samuel’s commitment to public housing runs deep: She grew up in NYCHA’s Marcus Garvey Houses in Brownsville, Brooklyn; is a former NYCHA employee; and has spent much of her career working with and advocating for NYCHA residents. She recently completed her appointment as the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Regional Administrator… MORE

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Exceptional ColleaguesFebruary 2025
Latoya Jordan

NYCHA’s Vice President for Learning & Development Featured on CBS News 

On February 5, NYCHA’s Vice President for Learning and Development Tischelle George was featured in a CBS News story about her volunteer work to raise college funds for third graders at her former elementary school, P.S. 221, through the NYC Kids Rise NYC Public Schools Alumni Community Scholarship program. The NYC Kids Rise organization manages… MORE

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December 2024Exceptional ColleaguesHighlighted
Latoya Jordan

Meet Leroy Williams, Vice President for Resident Services 

Leroy Williams began his full-time career at NYCHA in 1999, but his connection to the organization goes back even longer. Growing up in Melrose Houses and Bronxchester Houses in the Bronx, his 22-year experience as a resident helped shape his commitment to public housing and improving the lives of NYCHA families.  Currently, Mr. Williams is… MORE

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Employee VoicesOctober 2024
Latoya Jordan

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage: Meet Members of OHLA’s Executive Board 

The Organization of Hispanic and Latin Americans (OHLA) is an employee association founded in 2022 to promote and provide opportunities for any interested NYCHA employees to learn about and experience Hispanic and Latin American cultures.  From September 15 to October 15, the U.S. celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month in recognition of the contributions of Hispanic… MORE

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August 2024HighlightedIT News and Notes
Latoya Jordan

New and Improved Self-Service Kiosks

Enhancing Accessibility and Efficiency  In every NYCHA property management office across the city sits a tool that helps residents interact with essential Authority services: Self-Service Kiosks. To make it even easier for residents to access NYCHA’s online services, the kiosks were upgraded with additional features.   From paying rent and submitting work orders to completing annual… MORE

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Employee VoicesJuly 2024
Latoya Jordan

Meet Jeralyn Cortez-Weir: Helping the Health of NYCHA Residents 

Jeralyn Cortez-Weir is a dedicated public health advocate with a wealth of experience in community engagement and health equity initiatives. Since joining the Authority in 2022, she has been instrumental in expanding resident health initiative programming, forging partnerships with external health partners, and creating pathways for NYCHA residents into preventive health careers.  Ms. Cortez-Weir is… MORE

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Exceptional ColleaguesJune 2024
Latoya Jordan

EVP for Real Estate Jonathan Gouveia Receives Award from Citizens Housing & Planning Council 

In April, NYCHA’s Executive Vice President for Real Estate Development Jonathan Gouveia was recognized for his work on NYCHA’s PACT program by the Citizens Housing & Planning Council (CHPC) at the organization’s 64th annual luncheon.   CHPC is a non-profit organization that focuses on housing and planning policy, and its work has helped shape housing policy… MORE

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Exceptional ColleaguesHighlightedMay 2024
Latoya Jordan

Meet LaToya Ramseur, Assistant Director of Public Housing Tenancy Operations 

LaToya Ramseur began her career at NYCHA in 2010 working at the Customer Contact Center in Long Island City as a Customer Information Representative and is now the Assistant Director of the Conversion Unit in Public Housing Tenancy Operations. No matter her job title, her favorite work at the Authority has always been helping residents. … MORE

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Exceptional ColleaguesHighlightedMay 2024
Latoya Jordan

Serving NYCHA Since 1982: Meet the Castellano-Gencarelli Family

NYCHA roots run deep in many families, but one family has a unique connection to the agency. The Castellano-Gencarelli family boasts three generations of employees, with a combined 65 years of NYCHA work experience.    Christina Gencarelli (currently Deputy Director of Vendor Diversity), her mother Christina Castellano-Gencarelli, and her grandmother Marie Castellano, have each devoted… MORE

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April 2024Exceptional Colleagues
Latoya Jordan

NYCHA Employees Raise Awareness for Sexual Assault Awareness Month 

On April 24, the Bronx Resident Services, Partnerships, and Initiatives (RPSI) team participated in Denim Day to stand in solidarity with victims and survivors of sexual assault and raise awareness of Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), which is every April.   The event was organized by Denise Pabon, a Social Worker in NYCHA’s Family Partnerships… MORE

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April 2024Exceptional ColleaguesNYCHA Leadership
Latoya Jordan

Arvind Sohoni, EVP of Strategy & Innovation, Delivers New York Law School Lecture on Public Housing History

Arvind Sohoni, NYCHA’s Executive Vice President of Strategy and Innovation, delivered a lecture entitled American Castles: 90 Years of Public Housing in New York to an auditorium of students, professors, public housing officials, and residents at New York Law School on February 28.  The lecture traced a line from the development of the first 17th century… MORE

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April 2024Exceptional Colleagues
Latoya Jordan

Revamped Muster Brings Consistency Across NYCHA Developments and Inspires Poetry

The Caretaker muster – the daily meeting during which supervisors can set the agenda and provide crucial information to Caretaker staff – has been revamped. As of April 1, daily musters for Caretakers now follow the same structure, schedule, and content across all NYCHA developments. Supervisory staff have daily topics to discuss during muster every… MORE

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April 2024Exceptional ColleaguesHighlighted
Latoya Jordan

Meet Adriane Curry

Neighborhood Service Coordinator Supports and Empowers Resident Association Leaders Adriane “Cookie” Curry is a Neighborhood Service Coordinator who supports and assists resident associations (RA) in Queens – though the resident association presidents she works with say she’s more like family.  In her role as a member of the Resident Participation and Civic Engagement (RPCE) team,… MORE

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April 2024Exceptional Colleagues
Latoya Jordan

Meet Antigua Middleton, Project Manager

A graduate of the urban studies master’s program at the CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies, and the architectural technology bachelor’s program from CUNY’s NYC College of Technology, Antigua Middleton, a Project Manager in NYCHA’s Office of Resident Economic Empowerment and Sustainability (REES), has long been interested in public housing policy and development. After… MORE

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April 2024Exceptional ColleaguesHighlighted
Latoya Jordan

NYCHA Employee Receives Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award

On March 15, Margarita Cabral, Senior Administrative Manager in the Lead Hazard Control Department, received a Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award (also known as the Presidential Volunteer Service Award) for her community activism and advocacy. A White House-authorized certifying organization presented a surprised Ms. Cabral with her award while she was hosting a symposium on sickle… MORE

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Exceptional ColleaguesMarch 2024
Latoya Jordan

Celebrating Women’s History Month: Meet Kadijah Wilson, Administrative Community Relations Specialist 

Every March, we mark Women’s History Month by celebrating the contributions women have made throughout American history as well as the achievements women continue to make today. This year’s theme highlights “women who advocate for equity, diversity, and inclusion,” and we recognize women in our community who, through their leadership and advocacy, are helping to… MORE

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HighlightedMarch 2024NYCHA Developments
Latoya Jordan

Caretakers Step Up During Planned Elevator Modernization Outages

When Ms. May, a 102-year-old resident of Amsterdam Houses, needs to run errands, she calls her property management office for some assistance. This is because Amsterdam Houses is one of several NYCHA developments across New York City whose elevators are undergoing necessary modernization upgrades. As a result, the elevators have planned outages, and people who… MORE

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Exceptional ColleaguesFeaturedMarch 2024
Latoya Jordan

Meet Sybille Louis, Vice President of the Performance Tracking and Analytics Department 

Every March, we mark Women’s History Month by celebrating the contributions women have made throughout American history as well as the achievements women continue to make today. This year’s theme highlights “women who advocate for equity, diversity, and inclusion,” and we recognize women in our community who, through their leadership and advocacy, are helping to… MORE

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Exceptional ColleaguesFebruary 2024
Latoya Jordan

Meet Candice White, Community Associate 

When Candice White joined NYCHA in 2021, she wasn’t working here long before getting promoted to the Post Conversion Unit. Her team, which is within Resident Outreach Conversion and Modernization Services, supports residents of NYCHA developments that are being converted to Section 8 funding through the PACT (Permanent Affordability Commitment Together) program.   As Ms.… MORE

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Employee VoicesFeaturedFebruary 2024
Latoya Jordan

Celebrating Black History Month: Meet Some of NYCHA’s Creative Artists 

This year, the theme of Black History Month shines a light on African-American artists – writers, musicians, painters, dancers, actors, photographers, and more – who have helped shape our rich American culture and paved the way for current and future generations of Black creatives.   Legendary late African-American creators such as poet Maya Angelou, actress Cicely… MORE

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December 2023HighlightedNYCHA LeadershipSafeNYCHA
Latoya Jordan

Community Engagement and Improvement Top of Mind for New Safety and Security Director 

Anthony Kotarski, the newly appointed Director of NYCHA’s Office of Safety and Security, cares about keeping New Yorkers safe.    The Queens native, whose career spans community policing, organized criminal and internal investigations, and private security, was excited to take up this new position in November and continue the Office of Safety and Security’s dedication… MORE

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December 2023Highlighted
Latoya Jordan

NYCHA Receives Award for National Disability Employment Awareness Month 

National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) is celebrated annually in October to recognize the contributions of people with disabilities to the workforce. During this month, NYCHA was honored with an award from VISIONS/Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired for hiring and supporting a VISIONS/Services participant.  VISIONS/Services is an organization that assists people who are… MORE

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December 2023Public Housing Preservation Trust
Latoya Jordan

Voting Concludes at Nostrand Houses and Tally of NYCHA’s First Resident Vote Begins

Thirty-day voting period wraps for residents of the first NYCHA development to hold a vote of this kind, with final results expected by Friday, December 15  If selected, the Trust or PACT could unlock necessary funding to comprehensively renovate the development, including the homes of over 2,000 residents    NYCHA today announced that, as of December 7, voting has concluded for residents of Nostrand… MORE

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November 2023
Latoya Jordan

Celebrating Thanksgiving at NYCHA

Thanksgiving is a time of reflection and togetherness. This year, the NYCHA community united to ensure that NYCHA residents had Thanksgiving meals with their families, friends, and communities. From turkey giveaways to gift cards and groceries, the outpouring of support from NYCHA resident associations, businesses and community organizations, and elected officials kicked off the season… MORE

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CelebrationsHighlightedNovember 2023
Latoya Jordan

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Through Food and Fellowship 

NYCHA employees gathered to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at a potluck featuring delicious dishes made or bought by fellow employees.   National Hispanic Heritage Month, also known as Latinx Heritage Month, is celebrated annually in the U.S. from September 15 to October 15 to highlight the contributions of Hispanic people and Americans with ancestry from Spanish-speaking… MORE

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Exceptional ColleaguesHighlightedOctober 2023
Latoya Jordan

Let’s Talk Data: Meet Anne-Marie Flatley, Senior Vice President of Performance Management and Analytics  

When Anne-Marie Flatley answered a newspaper ad for a City Research Scientist in 1998, she had no idea that 25 years later she’d be leading a department responsible for analyzing millions of records and data that help NYCHA understand its residents, track programs and initiatives to determine if they are operating successfully, and improve how… MORE

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Exceptional ColleaguesHighlightedSeptember 2023
Latoya Jordan

NYCHA Employee Honored for Her Work with Older Adult Residents in Crisis 

In recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, NYCHA employee Lauren Antoine received the Sarita Bonnilla Memorial Elder Justice Hero Award from The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Center for Elder Justice at the Hebrew Home at Riverdale for her work on behalf of older adult NYCHA residents who have experienced neglect or abuse.   Ms. Antoine… MORE

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September 2023
Latoya Jordan

Training to Strengthen Resident Engagement at NYCHA 

Throughout 2023, NYCHA employees and residents are participating in training on NYCHA’s responsibilities regarding resident involvement and the importance of meaningful resident engagement, partnership, and participation in the Authority’s operations – and how we can improve the quality of life in NYCHA communities.  Greater resident participation is vital to NYCHA’s continuing efforts to strengthen the… MORE

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CelebrationsSeptember 2023
Latoya Jordan

First Cohort of NYCHA Clean Energy Academy Graduates  

The 24 residents who were the first to graduate from NYCHA’s Clean Energy Academy this August are now prepared for careers in the rapidly growing clean energy sector.   The NYCHA Clean Energy Academy (NCEA) provides residents with a 16-week, 280-hour training program where they gain construction skills training; hands-on learning; workforce preparation; visits to NYCHA… MORE

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September 2023
Latoya Jordan

Young NYCHA Residents Learn About NYCHA Careers Through SYEP 

This summer, approximately 100,000 young people between the ages of 14 and 24 participated in paid summer jobs through the Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP), including many NYCHA residents.  SYEP, the nation’s largest youth employment program, provides an opportunity for young people to get paid while exploring career options. The program celebrated its 60th anniversary… MORE

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Exceptional ColleaguesJuly 2023
Latoya Jordan

Cindy Anderson Wins NYC IT Leadership Inspirational Leader Award 

Congratulations to Cindy Anderson, NYCHA’s Vice President of IT Service Management, for winning a 2023 New York City IT Leadership Inspirational Leader Award. The award honors a motivational leader who “brings out the best in others through inspiration, compassion, mentorship, and exemplary performance.”   She was presented with the award in June at the NYC… MORE

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Employee VoicesHighlightedJune 2023
Latoya Jordan

Meet the Leaders of NYCHA’s New Caribbean-American Association  

June is Caribbean-American Heritage Month in the U.S., which celebrates the culture, heritage, and contributions of people of Caribbean descent living in America. This month, a new employee group, the Caribbean-American Association, launched and is open to all employees, including Caribbean Americans and those who have an appreciation for the countries and their cultural diversity.… MORE

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June 2023
Latoya Jordan

Touring Edenwald to Learn About Green Infrastructure & Climate Change Resiliency in NYC 

In May, Edenwald Houses was featured as one of the destinations for Jane’s Walk NYC, an annual walking tour of free, citizen-led conversations where tour guides make connections with neighbors, fellow New Yorkers, and visitors through the sharing of stories about neighborhoods and communities.  The “A Resilient Garden of Eden(wald)” tour was guided by NYCHA’s… MORE

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Employee VoicesFeaturedJune 2023NYCHA Leadership
Latoya Jordan

Meet Claudia Dillon, NYCHA’s New VP of the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion 

Claudia Dillon is NYCHA’s new Vice President of the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ODEI). She joined NYCHA in April; under her leadership, the Department of Equal Opportunity was renamed and its mission was expanded to develop more proactive functions, through tailored training; assessment of hiring practices using workforce data; and other Diversity, Equity,… MORE

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Employee VoicesHighlightedMay 2023
Latoya Jordan

Meet Kimberly Tyre, NYCHA Resident & Emergency Preparedness Associate 

Kimberly Tyre is a longtime Jefferson Houses resident who is committed to bettering her community. She recently became a NYCHA employee, in a position that enables her to pursue her passion for engaging her fellow residents and connecting them to beneficial resources. In November 2022, Ms. Tyre joined NYCHA’s Emergency Management and Services Department as… MORE

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Exceptional ColleaguesMarch 2023
Latoya Jordan

Celebrating Women’s History Month: Meet Andra Stanley, NYCHA’s New Deputy Chief of Staff

During Women’s History Month, we honor the contributions women have made and continue to make. From frontline staff at developments to executives in the central offices, women employees at NYCHA are leading the way in helping to improve and strengthen NYCHA.    We spoke with Andra Stanley, who joined NYCHA as Deputy Chief of Staff last… MORE

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Exceptional ColleaguesHighlightedMarch 2023
Latoya Jordan

Celebrating Women’s History Month: Meet Lauren Gray, Chief of Staff to the Chief Operating Officer

During Women’s History Month, we honor the contributions women have made and continue to make. From frontline staff at developments to executives in the central offices, women employees at NYCHA are leading the way in helping to improve and strengthen NYCHA.  We spoke with Lauren Gray, Chief of Staff to the Chief Operating Officer (COO),… MORE

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Exceptional ColleaguesFebruary 2023
Latoya Jordan

Meet Richard Meyers, Project Manager in Asset & Capital Management

Richard Meyers has over 25 years of experience managing construction projects at college campuses, hotels, Universal Orlando rides, American Dream theme parks, and more – yet his most rewarding projects have been at NYCHA developments in service of NYCHA residents.  Mr. Meyers joined NYCHA in summer 2019 as a project manager in Asset & Capital… MORE

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Exceptional ColleaguesHighlightedJanuary 2023
Latoya Jordan

Meet Tischelle George, Director of Special Projects in Operations Support Services

While Tischelle George has held roles in different departments throughout her 16-year career at NYCHA, they have all furthered her passion for education, mentoring, and ensuring residents and employees have the information and resources necessary to be successful.  Currently, Ms. George is the director of special projects for Operations Support Services (OSS), where she provides… MORE

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FeaturedJanuary 2023NYCHA Leadership
Latoya Jordan

NYCHA’s Interim Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer Featured on PIX-11

On January 12, PIX-11 featured an interview between reporter Monica Morales and NYCHA’s Interim CEO Lisa Bova-Hiatt and Chief Operating Officer (COO) Eva Trimble at Wald Houses to discuss their work and goals. During the segment on NYCHA’s leadership team, the Interim CEO and COO met with front-line heating and elevator teams composed of women.… MORE

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December 2022Highlighted
Latoya Jordan

Visioning the Future of Gowanus Houses and Wyckoff Gardens

Over 200 residents from Gowanus Houses and Wyckoff Gardens recently had the opportunity to share their ideas and feedback on the future repairs and renovation work coming to their development during community visioning workshops led by NYCHA’s Comprehensive Modernization (Comp Mod) team. The workshops (held in Wyckoff Gardens in October and Gowanus Houses in November)… MORE

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December 2022
Latoya Jordan

Thankful for the NYCHA Community

Thanksgiving is a time of reflection and togetherness. This year, the NYCHA community united to ensure that NYCHA residents had Thanksgiving meals with their families and friends. From turkey donations to groceries and prepared meals, the outpouring of support from NYCHA resident associations, businesses and community organizations, and elected officials kicked off the season of… MORE

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August 2022Exceptional ColleaguesHighlighted
Latoya Jordan

Meet Shanna Castillo – Senior Director of NYCHA’s REES Office

For almost a decade, Shanna Castillo and her team have worked to continue to develop NYCHA’s Office of Resident Economic Empowerment & Sustainability (REES) — which connects residents to employment and career advancement, adult education and vocational training, financial empowerment, and business development — into a model of how partnership and access to opportunities can… MORE

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July 2022
Latoya Jordan

NYCHA’s Comprehensive Modernization Program Hosts Networking Event

On June 29, NYCHA’s Comprehensive Modernization (Comp Mod) Program hosted a networking event, “Rebuilding NYCHA Housing,” at the NYC College of Technology in Brooklyn. The event, geared specifically towards Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBE), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses (SDVOB), and Section 3 businesses, welcomed over 250 attendees to learn more about Comp Mod and how… MORE

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News from the Chair
July 2022NYCHA Leadership
Latoya Jordan

Announcing New Chief Operating Officer and Deputy Chief Operating Officer Appointments

Dear Colleagues,  As we continue our work to strengthen and transform NYCHA, it’s important that we have continuity in the leadership vision needed to achieve these shared goals. Therefore, I am pleased to announce the appointment of Eva Trimble as NYCHA’s Chief Operating Officer and Marvin Walton as Deputy Chief Operating Officer effective July 25.… MORE

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June 2022
Latoya Jordan

Community Visioning for the Future of Todt Hill and St. Nicholas Houses

Residents of Todt Hill and St. Nicholas Houses recently had the opportunity to provide their ideas and feedback on the repair and modernization project coming to their developments as part of NYCHA’s Comprehensive Modernization initiative. Once complete, these large-scale renovations — $115 million for Todt Hill and $342 million for St. Nicholas — will drastically improve… MORE

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