Employee Associations

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

Status	Association Name	Email	Association Description	President
ACTIVE	Association for Christian Fellowship	Christian.EA@nycha.nyc.gov	Promote the study of the Holy Bible; provide spiritual fellowship, organize programs and activities involving the exchange of information and ideas to enhance quality of life in the workplace.	Felicia Tucker-Burrison
ACTIVE	Association of the LGBTQ Employees	LGBTQ.EA@nycha.nyc.gov	To support the full inclusion and affirm the diverse identities of Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people (LGBTQ) and cultivate a safe workspace and leadership opportunities.	D’Andra Van Heusen
ACTIVE	Association of Russian Speaking Employees	Russian.EA@nycha.nyc.gov	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
ACTIVE	Batei Tsibur: The Organization of Jewish Employees at NYCHA	JewishEmpOrg.EA@nycha.nyc.gov	An organization of Jewish employees providing support, information, and cultural programming.	Daniel Mahpour
ACTIVE	Committee on Women’s Concerns	Women.EA@nycha.nyc.gov	Serves as an advocate for women; encourages the development of programs for upgrading and advising women about training, education, and career planning.	Renee Taylor
ACTIVE	Culture and Arts Exchange	Culture.EA@nycha.nyc.gov	To strengthen cultural values and preserve the heritage and history of NYCHA and its employees; enhance community engagement and participation among NYCHA staff, build character and a sense of place for agency staff, and to advocate for, and promote cultural diversity within the agency.	Andre Cirilo
ACTIVE	Greek Society	Greek.EA@nycha.nyc.gov	Focuses on Greek culture and heritage and provides a social network.	George Soukas
ACTIVE	Haitian American Association @ NYCHA	Haitian.EA@nycha.nyc.gov	To create a social environment for Haitian Americans to come together, share their heritage, values, traditions, and promote a positive image.	Sybille Louis
ACTIVE	Italian American Association	Italian.EA@nycha.nyc.gov	To introduce all employees to the culture of Italy and the experiences of Italian Americans.	Valerie Pepe
ACTIVE	National Association for the Advancement of Colored People	NYCHANAACP.EA@nycha.nyc.gov	To improve the political, educational, social, and economic status of minority groups; to eliminate racial prejudice; to make the public aware of the adverse effects of racial discrimination, and to take lawful action to eliminate the practice.	Lynn Spivey
ACTIVE	Nigerian Organization of NYCHA Employees	Nigerian.EA@nycha.nyc.gov	Promote the study of Nigerian heritage and the contributions of Nigerians to American society, and to celebrate social events and holidays.	Ayoola Soetan
ACTIVE	NYCHA Agape Fellowship	Agape.EA@nycha.nyc.gov	To promote the study of the Word (of God); organize programs and activities that will promote excellent work habits and stress alleviation through spiritual enrichment.	Sharon Williams
ACTIVE	NYCHA Chinese-American Association	Chinese.EA@nycha.nyc.gov	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
ACTIVE	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 Authority’s diverse workforce.	Franklin Velez
ACTIVE	Runner’s Club	Runners.EA@nycha.nyc.gov	To promote agency spirit and camaraderie by participating in running events as a team.	Ramon Lugo