Our Team

Healing New York is comprised of exceptional individuals who all help to make sure we can provide the best programs to the individuals we serve.

Senior Leadership

Aysha E. Schomburg, J.D.

President and CEO

"As a New York native, I am thrilled to lead Healing New York as the nation's oldest child-serving agency and help chart the way ahead to create a larger footprint."

Prior to joining Healing New York as President and CEO in May 2024, Aysha E. Schomburg served the Biden Administration as the Associate Commissioner of the U.S. Children’s Bureau within the Administration for Children and Families, where she advised on child welfare. Previously, Aysha served as the Senior Administrator for Program Oversight at New York City's Administration for Children’s Services, where she developed operational plans and coordinated COVID-19 guidance with the Department of Education and Department of Homeless Services. She also addressed inequities and racism in child welfare. In October 2021, the Aspen Institute named Aysha an Ascend Fellow. She holds a B.A. from the University of Virginia, an M.A. from New York University, and a J.D. from New York Law School.

Jennifer Marchini

Vice President & Chief Administrative Officer

Jennifer Marchini

Vice President & Chief Administrative Officer

(212) 233-5500 ext. 207


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Arleen Rodriguez, LCSW

Senior Advisor for Prevention Innovation

Arleen Rodriguez, LCSW

Senior Advisor for Prevention Innovation

(212) 233-5500 ext. 257


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Jessica Trudeau

Director of the Training Institute

Jessica Trudeau

Director of the Training Institute

(212) 233-5500 ext. 248


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Nick Rolf

Chief Development and Communications Officer

Nick Rolf

Chief Development and Communications Officer

(929) 313-1072


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Staff

Diana Abrams

Family Support Navigator

Diana Abrams

Family Support Navigator

(212) 233-5500 ext. 272


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Alexis Anderson

Child Abuse Prevention Training Specialist

Alexis Anderson

Child Abuse Prevention Training Specialist

(212) 233-5500


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Benoit Chery

Security and Operations Coordinator

Benoit Chery

Security and Operations Coordinator

(212) 233-5500 ext. 201


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Maria Cucuta

Senior Coordinator of Clinical Services

Maria Cucuta

Senior Coordinator of Clinical Services

(212) 233-5500 ext. 205


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Norma-Jean Richards-Daniel

Program Coordinator

Norma-Jean Richards-Daniel

Program Coordinator

(212) 233-5500 ext. 222


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Haley Faber, LMSW

Trauma Therapist

Haley Faber, LMSW

Trauma Therapist

(212) 233-5500


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Dr. Patrick Heppell

Director of Family Healing & Wellbeing

Dr. Patrick Heppell

Director of Family Healing & Wellbeing

(212) 233-5500 ext. 268


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Laura Isaro, LMSW

Trauma Therapist

Laura Isaro, LMSW

Trauma Therapist

(212) 233-5500


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Luis Jacquez

Child Abuse Prevention Training Specialist

Luis Jacquez

Luis Jacquez

(212) 233-5500 ext. 264


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Madeline Maldonado

Executive Operations Coordinator

Madeline Maldonado

Madeline Maldonado

(212) 233-5500 ext. 214


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Jeremy Medina, LCSW

Assistant Director of Clinical Services

Jeremy Medina, LCSW

Assistant Director of Clinical Services

(212) 233-5500 ext. 262


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Diana Mercado

Senior Accountant

Diana Mercado

Senior Accountant

(212) 233-5500


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Tayna Pena, LMSW

Senior Clinician

Tayna Pena, LMSW

Senior Clinician

(212) 233-5500


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Ayleen Pittar

Bilingual Child Abuse Prevention Training Specialist

Ayleen Pittar

Bilingual Child Abuse Prevention Training Specialist

(212) 233-5500 ext. 267


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Theodore Rael

Assistant Director of Business Operations

Theodore Rael

Assistant Director of Business Operations

(212) 233-5500 ext. 220


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Evy Rivera

Security Officer

Evy Rivera

Security Officer

(212) 233-5500 ext. 201


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Jara Rodriguez

Assistant Director of the Training Institute

Jara Rodriguez

Assistant Director of the Training Institute

(212) 233-5500 ext. 231


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Katherine Roman, LMSW

Bilingual Trauma Therapist

Katherine Roman, LMSW

Bilingual Trauma Therapist

(212) 233-5500


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Lea Shave

Director of Fundraising Events

Lea Shave

Director of Fundraising Special Events

(212) 223-5500 ext. 229


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Gregory Tatum

Security Officer

Gregory Tatum

Security Officer

(212) 233-5500 ext. 201


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Melissa Ulloa, LCAT, ATR-BC

Bilingual Trauma Therapist

Melissa Ulloa, LCAT, ATR-BC

Bilingual Trauma Therapist

917-672-3839


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Tatyanah Wright

Trauma Therapist

Tatyanah Wright

Trauma Therapist

(212) 233-5500 ext. 269


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Board of Directors

Elected Directors

Chair
Lincoln Frank

Vice Presidents
Alison Kelly Hutchinson

Treasurer
Mark S. Weiss

Secretary
Frank E. Sommerfield

Directors

Tom Califano
Phil Chronakis
Vicky Cornell
Neil Friedman
Maarit Glocer
John Lowry
Owen May
Seth D. Rosensweig
Gregory Taylor

Honorary Directors
Elbridge T. Gerry Jr.
Karl G. Wellner
David R. Stack

Advisory Committee

Gayatri Agnew, MBA
Senior Director, Head of the Global Accessibility Center of Excellence
Walmart
Clare Anderson, MSW
Senior Policy Fellow
Chapin Hall
Sophine Charles, Ph.D.
Associate Executive Director, Downstate
COFCCA (Council of Family and Child Caring Agencies)
Sixto Cancel
Founder & CEO
Think of Us
Sharonlyn Harrison, Ph.D.
President & CEO
Public Research and Evaluation Services
Sharon L. McDaniel, Ph.D.
Founder, President & CEO
A Second Chance, Inc. (ASCI)
Melissa T. Merrick, Ph.D.
President & CEO
Prevent Child Abuse America
(PCA America)
Lisa A. O’Connor, Ph.D.
Deputy CEO
Safe Horizon
Daniel Williams, Ph.D.
President & CEO
Steelcase Foundation

Young Professionals Commmittee (YPC)

Elected Directors

President
Hannah Topliff

Vice President
Sarah Potter

Members
Ida Barabi
Cris Castillo
Elizabeth Cunniff
Catherina Davius
Sara Delancey
Bobby Epes
Peter Gibbs
Ebru Hamurcu
William Hoelke
Dylan Kronenberg
Sam Lubek
Madison Metague
Caroline Miskovsky
Kenechi Odukwe
Melissa Perez
Kelly Sullivan
Katharine Torchio
Jason Williams
Kylie Young
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