Employee Associations
The New York City Housing Authority recognizes that voluntary, cooperative activities by employees to meet their mutual needs or interests, serve their common welfare, or make their relationships and employment more pleasant can contribute substantially to a favorable work environment. Organizing such activities under employee associations helps promote these goals. Employee associations foster a more inclusive environment for employees, helping them feel empowered and motivated to contribute to NYCHA’s success via an enhanced sense of their own well-being. Additionally, these associations seek to increase cultural awareness, educational advancement, and professional development opportunities for their members and colleagues. NYCHA encourages employees to join employee associations as a way to learn, create, and cultivate an environment of camaraderie in the workplace.
NYCHA’s policies prohibit discrimination based on race, color, national origin, disability, age, sex, religion, status as a parent, or sexual orientation. If you have any questions, please contact the Employee Engagement Department at employee.engagement@nycha.nyc.gov.
NYCHA’s Employee Associations are voluntary and made up of people who share common interests or backgrounds. They help foster a more inclusive environment for employees. The associations work to provide an environment where all employees feel empowered and motivated to contribute to the Authority’s organizational success through an enhanced sense of their own well-being. Additionally, these associations seek to increase cultural awareness, educational advancement, and professional development opportunities for their members.
Membership and participation in activities sponsored by NYCHA employee associations shall be open to all employees regardless of race, color, national origin, disability, age, sex, religion, status as a parent, or sexual orientation.
Join the employee organizations listed below by filling out this form. or by scanning the QR code using a NYCHA issued device.
Start an employee organization by filling out this form
NYCHA Employee Association Brochure
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Association for Christian Fellowship |
Promotes study of the Holy Bible; provides spiritual fellowship, conducts programs and activities for exchange of information and ideas to enhance the quality of life in the workplace. |
Felicia Tucker- Burris on |
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Association of the LGBTQ Employees |
To support the full inclusion and affirm the diverse identities of Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer people (LGBTQ) and cultivate a safe work space and leadership opportunities. |
D’Andra Van Heusen |
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Association of Russian Speaking Employees |
To provide support for members in personal and career advancement; learn Russian heritage and its contribution to society, engage employees in Russian cultural affairs, organize social events and celebrate holidays. |
Lidiya Kantor |
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Batei Tsibur: The Organization of Jewish Employees at NYCHA |
An organization of Jewish employees providing support, information and cultural programming. |
Daniel Mahpour |
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Caribbean American Association |
The Caribbean American Association will focus on connecting employees who are interested in learning about the Caribbean’s heritage and rich cultural diversity which consists of various ethnic groups, religions, languages, cuisines, music genres, and customs. |
Sharon Dhanraj |
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Committee on Women’s Concerns |
Serves as an advocate for women; encourages the development of programs for upgrading and advising women about training, education and career planning. |
Renee Taylor |
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Culture and Arts Exchange |
To strengthen cultural values and preserve heritage and history of NYCHA and its employees, 2) Enhance community engagement and participation among NYCHA 3) Build Character and a sense a place for agency staff and, 4) To advocate for and promote cultural diversity within the agency. |
Andre Cirilo |
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Greek Society |
Focuses on Greek culture and heritage and provides a social network. |
George Soukas |
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Haitian American Association @ NYCHA |
To create a social environment in which Haitian-Americans come together, share their heritage, values traditions, and promote a positive image. |
Sybille Louiis |
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Health Matters Association |
The mission of the Health Matters Association (HMA) is to form a group of individuals who are interested in healthy living, that would foster an atmosphere of health and wellness within the NYCHA community. This is to include, but not limited to the sharing of ideas, information and practices that are known to promote and improve the general health and well-being of people. |
Michael Jacocks |
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Italian American Association |
To open all employees to the culture of Italy and the experiences of Italian-Americans. |
Valerie Pepe |
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National Association for the Advancement of Colored People |
To improve the political, educational, social and economic status of minority groups; to eliminate racial prejudice; to keep the public aware of the adverse effects of racial discrimination; and to take lawful action to secure its elimination. |
Lynn Spivey |
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Nigerian Organization of NYCHA Employees |
Promotes the learning of Nigerian heritage and Nigerian contributions to society and celebrates social events and holidays. |
Ayoola Soetan |
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NYCHA Agape Fellowship |
Agape (meaning: God of kind love) – to promote the study of the Word; conduct programs and activities that will promote excellent work habits and stress alleviation through spiritual enrichment |
Sharon Williams |
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NYCHA Chinese-American Association |
To promote the spirit of solidarity and cooperation among all members; to organize social and cultural activities; and foster a greater understanding of Chinese-American contributions. |
Qi Zhang |
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NYCHA Emerging Leaders |
Creates an Authority-wide platform for employees to network, collaborate, and develop into future NYCHA leaders. . |
Senior Director: Elena Tenchikova: |
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NYCHA Knits and Crochets |
NYCHA Knits and Crochets is a club for fiber artists of all levels – join us to connect with colleagues through knitting and crocheting. |
Co:Presidents: |
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NYCHA Socialites |
The NYCHA Socialites Club’s objective is to boost employee morale by bridging the gap between former and current NYCHA employees. Our goal is to bring together like-minded individuals to create a social and collaborative lifestyle via community service and off-site activities. |
Paula Flynn |
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NYCHA Toastmasters |
The goal of the NYCHA Toastmasters is to generate self-confidence and to maximize staff’s inner potential through effective communications techniques . |
Founder & President Fatima Lundy |
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Organization of Hispanic and Latin-American |
ohla.ea@nycha.nyc.gov |
To promote and provide opportunities for ALL NYCHA employees to learn and experience the full breadth of Hispanic and Latin American cultures, in order to foster and encourage unity through mutually beneficial interaction amongst the Agency’s diverse workforce. |
Joseph Pesante |
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Runner’s Club |
To promote agency spirit and camaraderie by participating in running events as a team. |
Ramon Lugo |