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A Year of Partnership and Achievement

December 23, 2025December 23, 2025 Michael Corwin

Whether you’re a front-line employee at a development repairing and maintaining homes, part of our skilled trades or Healthy Homes teams, a central office staffer whose efforts ensure our massive agency runs smoothly, or performing administrative work to support the nearly 200,000 people served by our Section 8 program, you are an indispensable part of the NYCHA community, and you share in the kudos for all that we have accomplished together this year.

Chief Communications Officer Barbara Brancaccio

Highlighted November 2025 NYCHA Leadership

NYCHA’s Chief Communications Officer Featured in “City & State” Magazine

November 25, 2025January 2, 2026 Michael Corwin

NYCHA’s Chief Communication Officer Barbara Brancaccio was recognized as a 2025 Staten Island trailblazer by City & State magazine! Read more about Ms. Brancaccio’s notable career in public service here, and check out the City & State shout-out here.

November 2025 NYCHA Leadership

Grateful for Colleagues Like You

November 24, 2025November 24, 2025 Michael Corwin

I would like to take a moment to wish you and your family a happy and healthy Thanksgiving, and to express my appreciation for all that you’ve done in service to the NYCHA community this year.

NYCHA Leadership October 2025

Quarterly Update from the CEO: Fall 2025

October 29, 2025October 29, 2025 Michael Corwin

Dear Colleagues,
As we approach the latter months of what has been a very productive year, I would like to highlight a few recent and noteworthy events and achievements involving the NYCHA community.

NYCHA Leadership October 2025

Equal Opportunity at NYCHA

October 28, 2025October 29, 2025 Michael Corwin

As CEO of NYCHA, I affirm my unwavering commitment to provide our employees with equal employment opportunities (EEO) in a workplace free from discrimination, sexual harassment, and retaliation. Discrimination of any kind, including on the basis of any characteristic protected by law, is contrary to our values and will not be tolerated. Such principles are important to maintain in our day-to-day work and integral to NYCHA’s continued growth and transformation.

NYCHA Leadership October 2025

Providing Clarity Regarding the Federal Government Shutdown

October 3, 2025 Michael Corwin

I wanted to provide some assurance to you regarding the news that the federal government has shut down. While this news is unsettling, please be assured that we do not anticipate any impact to our daily operations, to staff or to residents at this time. As always, we continue to prioritize the vital services we deliver to the hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers supported by our public housing and Section 8 programs – and we remain fully focused on our work to ensure their health and safety and improve quality of life, regardless of the changes and challenges coming out of Washington.

July 2025 NYCHA Leadership

Updates from the CEO: Summer 2025

July 7, 2025July 7, 2025 Michael Corwin

As summer goes into full swing, I’d like to update you on some of the exciting news and progress that’s happening here at the Authority. But first I want to reiterate that we continuously monitor and analyze the information coming from Washington regarding national funding for public housing – as you know, we rely heavily on federal subsidies, receiving billions of dollars every year for our operations, capital repairs, and Section 8 program.

Exceptional Colleagues Highlighted June 2025 NYCHA Leadership

“Out of Many, One”: NYCHA Celebrates Law Day with Reflection and Recognition

June 18, 2025August 1, 2025 Joshua Olesker

On May 1, NYCHA’s Law Department gathered to celebrate Law Day, a national day of reflection on the rule of law and the essential role it plays in a healthy democracy. This year’s national theme — “Out of Many, One”— echoed throughout the celebration, as speaker after speaker emphasized the importance of unity, diversity, and… MORE

April 2025 Highlighted NYCHA Leadership

NYCHA’s Comp Mod Program Awarded by the American Council of Engineering Companies of NY

April 9, 2025May 1, 2025 Michael Corwin

On April 5, NYCHA Chief Executive Officer Lisa Bova-Hiatt accepted the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) of New York’s Award of Merit on behalf of the Comprehensive Modernization program at ACEC’s 58th Annual Engineering Excellence Gala, held at the Hilton in Midtown Manhattan.

Employee Voices March 2025 NYCHA Leadership

Celebrating Women’s History Month: An Interview with VPs of Operations

March 31, 2025April 1, 2025 Vincent Echavaria

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.” Across… MORE

March 2025 NYCHA Leadership

Updates from the CEO – Spring 2025

March 31, 2025March 31, 2025 Michael Corwin

Dear Colleagues, As we settle into spring, I’d like to take a moment to update you on some recent news across the Authority. New Leadership Appointments Erin N. Villari joined NYCHA as Chief Administrative Officer in February. In this role, she oversees administrative services such as human resources, building services, and the Customer Contact Center,… MORE

Highlighted March 2025 NYCHA Leadership

NYCHA CEO Celebrates Women’s History Month at NYCEM

March 18, 2025April 1, 2025 Joshua Olesker

New York City Emergency Management (NYCEM) invited CEO Lisa Bova-Hiatt to participate in their Women’s History Event breakfast and panel discussion on March 6. The panelists spoke to NYCEM staff at the Command Center of their Brooklyn headquarters. NYCEM Commissioner Zachary Iscol greeted staff and guests; NYCEM Chief of Staff Yokarina Duarte introduced the panelists;… MORE

Featured March 2025 NYCHA Leadership

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

March 7, 2025April 1, 2025 Latoya Jordan

February 2025 NYCHA Leadership

Dedicated to Service and Improving Quality of Life for Residents

February 21, 2025February 21, 2025 Michael Corwin

Dear Colleagues, With the recently announced resignation of the First Deputy Mayor who oversees the housing portfolio, it is as important as ever to reaffirm NYCHA’s commitment to meeting its obligations under the 2019 HUD Agreement, as well as to serving the hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers supported by our public housing and Section… MORE

Highlighted January 2025 NYCHA Leadership

Affirming Our Commitment to Serving the NYCHA Community

January 31, 2025March 3, 2025 Michael Corwin

As many of you know, the federal government recently issued, and continues to issue and update, Presidential Executive Orders and related guidance that may have implications for the granting and use of federal funding. NYCHA is working tirelessly with its city, state, and federal partners to understand the potential impact of this federal directive.

January 2025 NYCHA Leadership

Meet Joan Tally, NYCHA’s New Board Member

January 27, 2025January 27, 2025 Michael Corwin

We’re pleased to announce that Joan Tally was recently appointed to the NYCHA board by Mayor Eric Adams. Ms. Tally is a community development professional with a 30-year career financing affordable housing, having worked in each of the public, private, and non-profit sectors. She brings a passion for collaboration, mentorship, and building partnerships to her… MORE

November 2024 NYCHA Leadership

Thankful for You

November 27, 2024November 18, 2024 Michael Corwin

Thanksgiving is an excellent opportunity to reflect on our efforts in service to the NYCHA community. It’s also a great opportunity to express gratitude for the colleagues who support us and our work, enabling us to fulfill our vital undertakings.

Exceptional Colleagues NYCHA Leadership October 2024

NYCHA CEO Receives Award from Women Builders Council

October 25, 2024October 25, 2024 Michael Corwin

For 20 years, the Women Builders Council (WBC) has been supporting women and minorities in the building industry, providing resources to help them grow professionally. On October 17, at its annual awards gala, the association put a spotlight on the many partners helping to make a difference in a traditionally male-dominated industry.

NYCHA Leadership September 2024

Public Service Is an Honor and Privilege

September 27, 2024September 27, 2024 Michael Corwin

Dear Colleagues, This is an unfortunate moment for New York City, and I join the NYCHA community in expressing my sadness over the current turmoil in New York City government. On behalf of NYCHA’s executive and senior leadership, I write today to reaffirm our unwavering support for, and commitment to, the Authority’s workforce, and to… MORE

Highlighted June 2024 NYCHA Leadership

NYCHA CEO Delivers Keynote at Commercial Observer’s Public Projects Forum

June 26, 2024September 2, 2024 Michael Corwin

On June 18, NYCHA Chief Executive Officer Lisa Bova-Hiatt delivered a keynote address at the Commercial Observer’s Design and Construction Public Projects Forum, which brought together hundreds of housing professionals at the CUNY Graduate Center in Manhattan to discuss the innovative public projects shaping our city’s future. CEO Bova-Hiatt discussed the challenges confronting New York… MORE

Exceptional Colleagues June 2024 NYCHA Leadership Sustainability

NYC Climate Leadership Panel Features NYCHA’s Shaan Mavani

June 18, 2024June 27, 2024 Joshua Olesker

On May 16, two organizations devoted to helping cities improve, Greater NY and HR&A Advisors, hosted a conversation event called Climate NYC to consider an increasingly urgent question: How can New York most effectively address the complex challenge of climate change? Greater NY, which fosters partnerships among CEOs of NYC non-profits and leaders from finance,… MORE

May 2024 NYCHA Leadership

NYCHA CEO Discusses the Authority’s Mission and Transformation with Former HUD Secretary at Regional Plan Association Event

May 17, 2024May 21, 2024 Joshua Olesker

On May 2, as the keynote interview of the Regional Plan Association’s 2024 Assembly’s “Homes for Everyone” day, NYCHA CEO Lisa Bova-Hiatt joined Shaun Donovan – President Obama’s Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) from 2009 to 2014 and Commissioner of the NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development from 2004 to 2009 –… MORE

April 2024 Exceptional Colleagues NYCHA Leadership

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

April 15, 2024April 12, 2024 Latoya Jordan

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

Exceptional Colleagues February 2024 Highlighted NYCHA Leadership

NYCHA Executive David Rohde Recognized as a ‘Notable General Counsel’

February 16, 2024March 1, 2024 Vincent Echavaria

NYCHA’s Executive Vice President (EVP) for Legal Affairs and General Counsel David Rohde has been named among the city’s 2024 Notable General Counsels by Crain’s New York Business. The publication’s annual list of Notable General Counsels celebrates the lawyers who are considered vital to New York City’s business community. Mr. Rohde, who was appointed to… MORE

December 2023 Exceptional Colleagues NYCHA Leadership

Happy New Year

December 22, 2023 Michael Corwin

Dear Colleagues, As we approach the New Year, this is an excellent opportunity to reflect on our efforts in 2023 as well as the advancements we’d like to make in the months ahead. It’s an honor to lead such a hardworking team whose top priority is improving the quality of life in NYCHA communities. I’m… MORE

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December 2023 Highlighted NYCHA Leadership SafeNYCHA

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

December 21, 2023February 1, 2024 Latoya Jordan

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

Exceptional Colleagues Highlighted November 2023 NYCHA Leadership

Thank You

November 22, 2023December 21, 2023 Michael Corwin

Let us recognize the important work that NYCHA employees do each day on behalf of public housing residents and all that you continue to accomplish to transform the Authority. I am extremely proud to lead NYCHA and this remarkable team, and grateful for your dedication and commitment to meeting extraordinary challenges and delivering quality service to our residents.

NYCHA Leadership October 2023

Former NYCHA Executive Appointed Chief Equity Officer and Commissioner of the New Office of Equity & Racial Justice

October 26, 2023October 26, 2023 Michael Corwin

On October 26, Mayor Eric Adams announced the appointments of Sideya Sherman as the City’s Chief Equity Officer and Commissioner of the newly created Mayor’s Office of Equity & Racial Justice (MOERJ) and Linda Tigani as Chair and Executive Director of the NYC Commission on Racial Equity (CORE). Both Ms. Sherman and Ms. Tigani currently… MORE

NYCHA Leadership September 2023

Operations Chief of Staff and Senior Advisor Appointments

September 11, 2023September 11, 2023 Michael Corwin

Dear Colleagues, I am pleased to announce two new staff appointments as the final pieces in our recent organizational updates. Emma Barash is my new Chief of Staff, replacing Lauren Gray, who has taken on the role of Senior Vice President of Quality Assurance, Safety, and Technical Programs. Emma was born and raised in “our beloved… MORE

NYCHA Leadership Public Housing Preservation Trust September 2023

Vlada Kenniff Named First-Ever President of the Public Housing Preservation Trust

September 11, 2023September 11, 2023 Michael Corwin

Dear Colleagues, I am pleased to announce that after an extensive search, Vlada Kenniff has been named the first-ever President of the New York City Public Housing Preservation Trust. The Trust’s Board approved Vlada’s appointment at its September 7 meeting. Vlada is a dedicated public servant with an in-depth understanding of NYCHA’s needs and challenges.… MORE

August 2023 Health & Safety Highlighted NYCHA Leadership

Meet Joe Terranova, Director of Fire Safety

August 31, 2023October 2, 2023 Vincent Echavaria

A veteran fire protection engineer was recently appointed as NYCHA’s first Director of Fire Safety. After more than five years as Engineering Manager for fire protection systems at MTA-Long Island Railroad (LIRR), the nation’s busiest commuter railroad, Joe Terranova has joined NYCHA to oversee the new Fire Safety Department. Mr. Terranova – who previously served… MORE

August 2023 NYCHA Leadership

CEO Bova-Hiatt and Chair Rubin Discuss NYCHA’s Future on Max Politics Podcast

August 15, 2023August 15, 2023 Michael Corwin

NYCHA CEO Lisa Bova-Hiatt and Board Chair Jamie Rubin discussed the future of public housing in New York City and how to bring residents the quality of life they deserve on the Max Politics Podcast. Listen to the conversation here!

August 2023 Highlighted Neighborhood Administrators NYCHA Leadership

New Leadership Training Program Graduates First Class of Administrators

August 11, 2023September 1, 2023 Vincent Echavaria

NYCHA recently celebrated the first graduates of a new training initiative that seeks to empower agency leaders as part of citywide efforts to enhance services for residents. Thirty employees serving as neighborhood administrators across the five boroughs completed the 12-week program, the Operations Leadership Institute (OLI), with a ceremony on July 26. A project administered… MORE

July 2023 NYCHA Leadership

David Rohde Appointed NYCHA’s General Counsel

July 20, 2023July 20, 2023 Michael Corwin

It is my pleasure to announce the appointment of David Rohde as Executive Vice President for Legal Affairs and General Counsel. We have been hard at work making the changes and improvements necessary to strengthen our organization and deliver better for residents; David’s appointment further establishes the team of talented, committed professionals leading our transformation efforts.

Featured July 2023 NYCHA Leadership

New NYCHA Leadership Appointments

July 6, 2023August 1, 2023 Latoya Jordan

Jamie Rubin Named Chair of the NYCHA Board, Lisa Bova-Hiatt Named NYCHA CEO, New Members Named for NYCHA & Public Housing Preservation Trust Boards Mr. Rubin comes to NYCHA with three decades of experience in government, nonprofits, and the private sector, including leading the New York State Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery, New York State Homes and Community… MORE

Employee Voices Featured June 2023 NYCHA Leadership

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

June 6, 2023June 30, 2023 Latoya Jordan ODEI

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

May 2023 NYCHA Leadership

Significant Updates in Operations

May 30, 2023May 31, 2023 Michael Corwin

Dear Colleagues, We are pleased to announce key organizational enhancements and new leadership roles within Operations. These improvements are part of our efforts to strengthen the Authority and improve residents’ quality of life, as guided by NYCHA’s Transformation Plan. Please read on to learn more about the changes, which will better coordinate delivery of services… MORE

May 2023 NYCHA Leadership

Transforming and Strengthening NYCHA

May 22, 2023May 22, 2023 Michael Corwin

As part of NYCHA’s efforts to strengthen our organization and improve service to residents, several structural improvements and new leadership appointments are underway across the Authority. In line with our Transformation Plan, we are restructuring our Operations and other divisions to create more connections among our teams, expand subject-matter expertise, and evolve and improve as… MORE

Highlighted May 2023 NYCHA Leadership

Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month: Meet Chief Administrative Officer Kerri Jew

May 18, 2023June 1, 2023 Vincent Echavaria

As someone who relishes taking on a diversity of tasks, Kerri Jew welcomes a NYCHA job portfolio that can be “extremely varied.” “I really like to do lots of different things at once,” Ms. Jew said about her responsibilities as Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer. “I think it’s exciting and interesting to learn… MORE

April 2023 Featured NYCHA Leadership

Employees Get Forum with Interim CEO in New Monthly Coffee Sessions

April 5, 2023May 1, 2023 Vincent Echavaria

For one morning each month, some NYCHA employees are getting the chance to grab a coffee with the boss. The informal meetings with Interim CEO Lisa Bova-Hiatt are part of the newly relaunched “Coffee with the Interim CEO” series. A group of approximately 20 NYCHA employees can speak directly with Ms. Bova-Hiatt about their work… MORE

February 2023 Highlighted NYCHA Leadership

Celebrating Black History Month

February 24, 2023March 1, 2023 Latoya Jordan Black History Month

Meet Raymond Miller, NYCHA Resident Board Member During Black History Month, we are reminded of the opportunity that public housing has provided to countless families since its foundation and its role in fostering a society that is more fair and just. We spoke with Raymond Miller — a Johnson Houses resident who was appointed to… MORE

Exceptional Colleagues February 2023 Highlighted NYCHA Leadership

Celebrating Black History Month

February 23, 2023March 1, 2023 Vincent Echavaria

Meet Annika Lescott-Martinez, NYCHA’s Chief Financial Officer Managing the funds of the nation’s largest public housing authority might seem daunting, but Annika Lescott-Martinez isn’t one to be intimidated. “I’m used to dealing with big numbers; big numbers don’t scare me,” stated Ms. Lescott-Martinez, NYCHA’s Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President of Finance. Her… MORE

February 2023 Highlighted NYCHA Leadership

Celebrating Black History Month

February 22, 2023March 1, 2023 Latoya Jordan Black History Month

Meet James McKoy, NYCHA Resident Board Member During Black History Month, we are reminded of the opportunity that public housing has provided to countless families since its foundation and its role in fostering a society that is more fair and just. We spoke with James McKoy — a Williams Plaza resident who was appointed to… MORE

Exceptional Colleagues Featured February 2023 NYCHA Leadership

Celebrating Black History Month

February 9, 2023March 1, 2023 Michael Corwin

During Black History Month, we are reminded of the opportunity that public housing has provided to countless families since its foundation and its role in fostering a society that is more fair and just. We spoke with Marvin Walton, NYCHA’s Deputy Chief Operating Officer, who has spent decades working in public housing, to get his thoughts on the institution, what it’s like to help run the largest public housing authority in the nation, and what the future may bring.

February 2023 NYCHA Leadership

NYCHA’s Interim Chief Executive Officer Featured on CBS News

February 1, 2023February 1, 2023 Latoya Jordan

On January 29, NYCHA’s Interim CEO Lisa Bova-Hiatt appeared on CBS New York’s “The Point with Marcia Kramer” to discuss the Authority’s rent shortfall of almost half a billion dollars and how it is working to find other resources to help residents pay rent and secure additional funding from all levels of government. Ms. Bova-Hiatt… MORE

January 2023 NYCHA Leadership

Two Residents Named New Members of NYCHA Board

January 18, 2023January 18, 2023 Vincent Echavaria

Two longtime residents have been tapped to serve on the NYCHA Board of Directors. Mayor Eric Adams appointed Williams Plaza resident James McKoy and Johnson Houses resident Raymond Miller to the NYCHA Board on January 18. Board members represent the more than 400,000 people who call NYCHA home when voting on contracts, resolutions, policies, rules… MORE

Featured January 2023 NYCHA Leadership

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

January 13, 2023February 1, 2023 Latoya Jordan

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

December 2022 Featured NYCHA Leadership

Eight Questions for Lisa Bova-Hiatt, NYCHA’s Interim Chief Executive Officer

December 20, 2022January 3, 2023 Michael Corwin

Lisa Bova-Hiatt was appointed NYCHA’s Interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO) in September 2022. She was previously the Authority’s Executive Vice President for Legal Affairs and General Counsel, a role she held for nearly three years. With more than 25 years of experience at various City and State agencies, Ms. Bova-Hiatt brings deep knowledge of how… MORE

December 2022 Exceptional Colleagues NYCHA Leadership

Meet Alex Zablocki, Executive Director of the Fund for Public Housing

December 15, 2022December 15, 2022 Nii Akrofi Smart-Abbey

Until September 11, 2001, Alex Zablocki was sure he wanted to work on Wall Street. At the time, he was a student at Baruch College studying for a degree in finance and investment. He had worked for a stockbroker while in high school and was on a path to obtaining the licenses required to work… MORE

Chief Operating Officer Eva Trimble at Castle Hill Houses

December 2022 Highlighted NYCHA Leadership

Meet Eva Trimble, NYCHA’s Chief Operating Officer

December 6, 2022January 3, 2023 Michael Corwin

Eva Trimble was appointed NYCHA’s Chief Operating Officer (COO) in July 2022. She was previously the Authority’s first-ever Executive Vice President for Strategy and Innovation, a role in which she led efforts to develop and implement the Transformation Plan to strengthen our organization and the ways we serve residents. Read on to learn more about COO Trimble and… MORE

Exceptional Colleagues November 2022 NYCHA Leadership

Meet Joy Sinderbrand, Senior Vice President for Capital Programs

November 29, 2022December 15, 2022 Nii Akrofi Smart-Abbey

For nearly two decades, Joy Sinderbrand has been instrumental in the execution of several public-private partnership projects that have shaped the city of New York; she has a knack for ensuring project teams are on the same page so they can achieve ambitious goals. As NYCHA’s Senior Vice President for Capital Programs, streamlining the… MORE

November 2022 NYCHA Leadership

CFO Annika Lescott-Martinez Selected for Crain’s New York Business 40 Under 40

November 7, 2022November 10, 2022 Vincent Echavaria

NYCHA’s Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President of Finance Annika Lescott-Martinez has been named to the 2022 class of Crain’s New York Business 40 Under 40. Established in 1988, the publication’s annual 40 Under 40 list celebrates the most accomplished New York City-based business professionals under 40 years old. Ms. Lescott-Martinez, 34, who joined… MORE

NYCHA Leadership October 2022 Sustainability

NYC Celebrated as Finalist for C40 Cities Bloomberg Philanthropies Award

October 31, 2022October 31, 2022 Michael Corwin

New York City was celebrated as one of 20 finalists for a 2022 C40 Cities Bloomberg Philanthropies Award at a ceremony held on October 19 at the C40 World Mayors Summit in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The award celebrates the most impactful projects or programs spearheaded by cities from around the world to tackle the… MORE

Featured NYCHA Leadership October 2022

NYPD Veteran Returns to NYCHA to Help Lead the Office of Safety and Security

October 20, 2022November 1, 2022 Vincent Echavaria

LaTonya Smith has come back to NYCHA more than 20 years after she left her childhood home for a successful career in the NYPD. The former Surfside Gardens resident and NYPD veteran entered a new phase of her law enforcement career in August, when she joined NYCHA as the first woman of color to serve… MORE

NYCHA Leadership September 2022

David Rohde Appointed EVP for Legal Affairs & Interim General Counsel

September 22, 2022September 22, 2022 Michael Corwin

Dear Colleagues, On Monday, I was pleased to begin my new role as NYCHA’s Interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO). I’m proud to be part of this next phase in the Authority’s transformation and look forward to working with you as we continue to strengthen this organization at every level. Earlier this year, as part of… MORE

NYCHA Leadership September 2022

Advancing NYCHA’s Transformation Plan with an Updated Leadership Structure

September 15, 2022November 1, 2022 Michael Corwin

Dear Colleagues, Over the last several years, we have made significant changes across NYCHA. As part of NYCHA’s Transformation and Implementation Plans, earlier this year the Board amended NYCHA’s by-laws to separate the roles of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chair of the Board of Directors. This leadership model is what we have been working toward… MORE

August 2022 NYCHA Leadership

NYCHA Conducts Coastal Storm Preparedness Tabletop Exercise

August 24, 2022August 24, 2022 Michael Corwin

On August 4, NYCHA’s Emergency Management and Services Department conducted a coastal storm preparedness tabletop exercise with Operations’ borough vice presidents and neighborhood administrators at the Emergency Operations Center in Long Island City. The tabletop exercise and dialogue with Operations leadership was designed to provide a better understanding of preparedness issues or gaps that impact… MORE

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July 2022 NYCHA Leadership

Chair Russ Speaks at CityLaw Breakfast

July 29, 2022July 27, 2022 Latoya Jordan

NYCHA Chair Greg Russ recently spoke at the 181st CityLaw Breakfast presented virtually by the Center for New York City Law at New York Law School. The breakfast was held on July 14 and is part of a series that features prominent speakers discussing current government and political issues. The event was moderated by Professor… MORE

July 2022 NYCHA Leadership

Announcing New Chief Operating Officer and Deputy Chief Operating Officer Appointments

July 5, 2022July 8, 2022 Latoya Jordan

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

May 2022 NYCHA Leadership

Discussing Data Sharing with NYCHA’s Chief Information Officer

May 4, 2022May 4, 2022 Michael Corwin

NYCHA’s Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer Patti Bayross recently participated in City & State’s Creating a Culture of Data Sharing panel, which brought together data and information leaders in public service to discuss how to foster a data-sharing culture in government. Ms. Bayross spoke about how information technology and data sharing at… MORE

April 2022 NYCHA Leadership

Significant Changes in Operations

April 26, 2022April 26, 2022 Vincent Echavaria

Dear Colleagues, I am pleased to announce a key update regarding a restructuring within NYCHA’s Operations division. After conducting an extensive analysis, we are dividing Waste Management and Pest Control into two separate departments, which will now be under the oversight of the new Operations Support Services division. This separation will allow us to have… MORE

April 2022 NYCHA Leadership

NYCHA Chair Russ Discusses Housing Preservation at Crain’s Power Breakfast

April 11, 2022April 11, 2022 Michael Corwin

On April 6, NYCHA’s Chair and Chief Executive Officer Gregory Russ was interviewed by Crain’s New York Business Editor-in-Chief Cory Schouten as part of this year’s first “Crain’s Power Breakfast.” Approximately 150 business and nonprofit executives and government leaders attended the event, including Jessica Katz, the City’s Chief Housing Officer. Chair Russ discussed how a… MORE

IT News and Notes March 2022 NYCHA Leadership

NYCHA’s Chief Information Officer Talks About Our Tech

March 28, 2022March 28, 2022 Michael Corwin

NYCHA’s Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer Patti Bayross recently participated in City & State’s 2022 Digital New York Summit, which brought together technology and information leaders for thought-provoking conversations about their work. Ms. Bayross was part of a panel titled “Using Technology to Impact our Communities,” which provided her the opportunity to present… MORE

March 2022 NYCHA Leadership

Moving NYCHA Forward: Better Service, Stronger Support

March 24, 2022May 2, 2022 Michael Corwin

Watch this video from Chief Operating Officer Daniel Sherrod to learn more about his vision for the Authority:

March 2022 NYCHA Leadership

Chair Russ Featured on “YIMBY Nation” Podcast

March 17, 2022March 17, 2022 Michael Corwin

NYCHA’s Chair and Chief Executive Officer Greg Russ was recently featured in an episode of “YIMBY Nation,” a podcast hosted by Jimmy Lee Miller, Vincencia Adusei, and Peter J. Wood that provides a forum for affordable housing professionals to discuss their work. During the half-hour conversation, Chair Russ highlighted the Authority’s efforts to revitalize its buildings, the… MORE

Exceptional Colleagues March 2022 NYCHA Leadership

Meet Lisa Bova-Hiatt, Executive Vice President for Legal Affairs & General Counsel

March 16, 2022May 2, 2022 Michael Corwin

Twenty-seven years ago, when Lisa Bova-Hiatt started her career at the New York City Law Department, Office of the Corporation Counsel, she didn’t know the turns her career would take over the years – but she knew for sure that she wanted to serve the city where she was born and grew up. Since then,… MORE

March 2022 NYCHA Leadership

Mayor Adams Meets with NYCHA Staff in First Visit to Emergency Operations Center

March 2, 2022May 2, 2022 Vincent Echavaria

Mayor Eric Adams visited NYCHA’s Emergency Operations Center in Long Island City on March 1 to get updates on heating systems and various infrastructure needs across the Authority. In his first visit to the emergency center since taking office, the Mayor met with NYCHA leaders and operations staff, including Chair and Chief Executive Officer Greg… MORE

February 2022 NYCHA Leadership

Chair Russ Participates in Future of Construction Summit

February 25, 2022February 25, 2022 Michael Corwin

On February 24, NYCHA’s Chair and Chief Executive Officer Greg Russ participated in a virtual panel discussion organized by “City and State,” a media organization covering New York’s local and state politics and policy. The event, titled “Future of Construction in New York,” was moderated by Deputy State Politics Reporter Rebecca Lewis. The panel consisted… MORE

February 2022 NYCHA Leadership

Meet Daniel Sherrod, NYCHA’s New Chief Operating Officer

February 9, 2022April 1, 2022 Michael Corwin

Daniel Sherrod was appointed Chief Operating Officer of the New York City Housing Authority in January 2022. We spoke with him recently to get to know him and his vision for NYCHA. Read on to get acquainted as well… How does it feel to be NYCHA’s Chief Operating Officer? I think it’s a privilege. NYCHA… MORE