February 2026

For most of the last 15 years, Deneisha Dixon has built her NYCHA career around helping residents exercise one of the most fundamental rights we all share as Americans: electing the leaders of the communities in which we live. As Manager of Voting Engagement in the Bronx, she oversees resident association elections — ensuring each… Continue Reading Building Leaders Together: Mentorship Strengthens NYCHA Careers and Community

Black History Month is a time to honor the contributions and sacrifices of African Americans who have helped shape American history. In light of this year’s theme, “A Century of Black History Commemorations,” NYCHANow spoke to Authority staff about a notable Black figure from the past century who has served as a source of inspiration in their life and NYCHA career. Read on to learn about who inspired Senior Director of… Continue Reading Celebrating ‘A Century of Black History Commemorations’ 

When Bernadette Vasquez entered the 2025 Coaching and Mentoring Leadership Academy (CMLA), she brought with her more than two decades of NYCHA experience, genuine devotion to her work, and a central ambition — to understand what her new role would call for and to grow into that new role confidently. What she didn’t expect —… Continue Reading A Partnership Built on Care: Inside a Special Mentor–Mentee Journey

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