New York City Commission on Human Rights

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Grants/Honors/Appointments
Patricia L. Gatling Commissioner/Chair	Commissioner Honored by University of Maryland The University of Maryland (UM) Law School honored Commissioner Gatling with its prestigious Benjamin Cardin Public Service Award. Commissioner Gatling, a UM Law graduate, was recognized for a career in public service. In addition to her work at the Commission, she teaches law enforcement officers around the world about human rights and democratic policing as part of a State Department program through John Jay College of Criminal Justice. Prior to her appointment as Commissioner by Mayor Bloomberg, she served as the First Assistant District Attorney at the Kings County District Attorney’s Office.

Dr. Eda Harris-Hastick	Appointment Mayor Bloomberg recently appointed Dr. Eda Harris-Hastick to the Commission. Dr. Hastick is a tenured Associate Professor of Social Work at Medgar Evers College (MEC) of the City Universityof New York and a licensed clinical social worker with over 35 years experience. Previously, she served as Director of College Counseling Services and Chairperson of Special Programs at MEC; Assistant Chief of Alcoholism Services at Harlem Hospital Center; and Administrator at NYC Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Alcoholism Services. She is a founding member of the Caribbean-American Chamber of Commerce and Industry and currently sits on its board. Dr. Hastick received a B.A. in Sociology/Anthropology from Queens College, a Masters in Social Work from Smith College, School of Social Work, and a Doctorate in Education from Columbia University. Dr. Hastick is widely recognized for her professional and academic work, her research, leadership and community service.

	New Staff Attorneys CCHR added four new attorneys to its staff: Paula Edgar – J.D., CUNY School of Law; Mikki Collier – J.D., NY Law School; Paul McCulloch-Otero – J.D., Temple University Beasley School of Law; and Ann Macadangdang– J.D., NY Law School. They will investigate complaints of discrimination and prosecute violators.
Left to right: Paula Edgar, Mikki Collier, Paul McCulloch-Otero, and Ann Macadangdang.