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Denise Arthur is the Senior Director of Administrative Services for the
Department of Health and Mental Hygiene’s (DOHMH) Division of Mental
Hygiene. During her 6 year tenure in the Division, Denise has held
several positions including both Deputy Director and Director of Child
& Adolescent Services, Director for New York City P/L and Deputy
Director for Contract Budgets. Denise holds a Masters degree in Social
Work from Columbia University School of Social Work.
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Lloyd Brown is the Projects
Director for Urban Renewal at the Department of Housing Preservation and
Development (HPD). The Urban Renewal Unit is responsible for condemning
and clearing sites for new developments. As Projects Director, Lloyd has
helped to facilitate the revitalization of many communities within New
York City including the South Bronx, East New York Brooklyn and Harlem. He
is currently involved in the Hudson Yards project in Midtown Manhattan, a
project that plans to extend the #7 train line west to 34th Street and
Willets Point Avenue in Queens.
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Felicia Burch-Smalls began her
career in City government over 22 years ago at the Mayor’s Office of
Operations. Since then, Felicia has worked for the Human Resources
Administration, the Department of Transportation and the Department of Correction where
she served as the Director of Financial and Operational Analysis. Felicia is currently
responsible for preparing initiatives to prevent deficits and improve overall capital budget
plans and projections in the Office of Planning and Budget
at the Department of Sanitation (DSNY). She worked on her
MPA with a Policy Concentration at the Robert F.
Wagner Graduate School of Public Service at NYU and earned her BA in Government/Public Administration at John Jay College of Criminal Justice.
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Michael Burns is the Deputy Director of the
Administrative Enforcement Unit at the
Department of Buildings (DOB). In this role, Michael is responsible
for assuring that the enforcement of the New York City Administrative Code as
it relates to buildings is reliable, consistent throughout the boroughs,
and based on factual and legal authority. As an attorney Michael must
make sure that the intricacies of the code are explained and
discussed with professionals and non-professionals alike and that open communication
exists between attorneys units and citizens. Michael’s background includes employment as
a Legal Aid Attorney, private practice in criminal law, and as a volunteer attorney for the elderly.
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Kenneth Charles is currently Senior
Advisor to the Senior Executive Deputy Commissioner at the Human Resources
Administration (HRA). Kenneth’s responsibilities include coordinating
HRA’s reentry project, a program that assists the transition of formerly
incarcerated men into the community, and the Mayor’s Fatherhood Initiative
which aims to assist young men in becoming better fathers. Prior
to working at HRA, Kenneth was the General
Manager and Coach of the Brooklyn Kings of the United States Basketball
League (USBL) and was also an NBA On-Air analyst for
the Entertainment and Sports Programming Network (ESPN). He received his Bachelors degree
from Fordham University and Law degree from the City University of
New York (CUNY) Law School.
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Joandrea
Davis
joined the Department of Correction
(DOC) in 1988 as a correction officer assigned to
the Otis Bantum and George R. Vierno Correctional
Centers. She worked her way through the ranks, serving as Captain, Assistant
Deputy Warden and Deputy Warden. Joandrea currently serves as Warden and
is responsible for managing the operation of the George Motchan Detention Center, one of
the largest detention facilities on Rikers Island. She holds an Associates
degree in Business Administration and a Bachelors degree in
Political Science.
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Michael Ellinas is a 15 year veteran
of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA).
He
began his career in City government at MTA Bridges and Tunnels
and has worked in various MTA Departments including Internal Security, Engineering
and Construction and Facility Operations. Michael is currently
the Senior Director of Revenue Operations Support
for MTA New York City Transit (Transit). His responsibilities
include developing and managing the Operating and Capital Budget, financial
and human resources for the collection and processing of over $2 billion of annual revenue.
Michael obtained his Bachelors and Masters degrees in Government and Politics from St.
John’s University and is also a graduate from the prestigious
institute of Comparative Political and Economic Systems from Georgetown
University.
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Terese Flores is a Parks and Recreation Manager at the Department of Parks and Recreation (Parks). She is responsible for three park districts on the east side of Manhattan and manages the maintenance and operation of the East River Esplanade and responds to the concerns of two Community Boards. In 2007, Terese was recognized by her Commissioner for her application of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) analysis and was awarded Parks’ “Rookie of the Year”. She continues to apply GIS in her current managerial position to address a wide range of park-related issues with the help of her talented interns. |
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Marlon Forbes serves as Deputy
Director for the Community Operations Department at the New York City
Housing Authority (NYCHA). In this role, Marlon is directly
responsible for the operation of all community/senior centers, community facilities and the administration of all programs for youth, young adults and seniors at NYCHA developments in Brooklyn. He also works in conjunction with public health and welfare agencies, community based organizations, resident leaders and elected officials to coordinate the delivery of essential community services. Prior to joining NYCHA, Marlon served as Director of Operations for the Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ). |
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Martin Grindley is a 20 year civil
servant of the Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC). He began work at
TLC as an Inspector and rose through the ranks to his current position,
Chief of Operations for the Division of Safety and Emissions. Martin’s division is responsible for DMV certified inspections of over 13,000 New York City yellow taxi cabs. During the last four years Martin’s team was able to reduce the wait time for inspections from 2 hours to 20 minutes. He is currently working on a proposal to inspect approximately 40,000 for hire vehicles prior to their renewal period. In 2006, Martin received the Mayor’s Office Outstanding Civil Servant Award. |
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Marisa LaRocca
began her career in
City government in 2005 as Deputy Chief of Staff
at the Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications (DoITT).
As Deputy Chief, Marisa streamlined Agency communications, developed a newsletter and
initiated her Agency’s Summer Internship program. She currently serves as Director of
IT Professional Development at the Department of Finance (DOF). In this
role, Marisa is responsible for developing a structured program and process dedicated
to the professional development and career management of the IT professionals at
DOF. |
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John A. Madden
is a 16-year veteran of the New York City
Police Department (NYPD) and holds the rank of
Detective. He is currently assigned to the Intelligence
Division where his responsibilities include providing security at City
Hall. Prior to this assignment, John was responsible for providing executive protection
for Mayors Giuliani and Bloomberg. John is proudest of his
role as Peer Support Officer and considers it an honor to help
officers and their families in their time of need. He
currently attends NYU’s Conflict Dispute Resolution program and plans to
pursue a Masters degree in Public Administration at Marist College. |
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Jessica
Malavez-Vaitkevicius is a
Transportation Account Manager with the Office of Pupil Transportation at
the Department of Education (DOE). In this role, Jessica manages the
various transportation
issues of over 400 special education schools. She is currently working
on developing a tailored support system that offers resolution to some
of the very intricate transportation needs that are specific
to autistic, severely emotionally challenged and/or multiply disabled students. Prior
to her work at the Office of Pupil Transportation, Jessica was
the Special Events Manager for School Support Services at DOE.
She is a graduate of New York City College of Technology
and holds a Bachelors degree in Hospitality Management. |
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Dawn Mancini
is a Legal Manager with the Department
of Homeless Services (DHS). In this capacity, Dawn
manages DHS' legal operations at the Prevention Assistance and Temporary Housing Family
Intake Center and oversees legal matters relating to families’
eligibility for temporary housing assistance. She also collaborates with other management staff on
projects, trainings and workgroups relating to the creation and implementation
of policies and procedures applicable to families with children.
Dawn earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Vassar
College and a Juris Doctor degree from Seton Hall University School of
Law. |
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Lani M’cleod is the Director of
Procurement Data and Analysis at the Department of Small Business Services
(SBS). In this role, Lani oversees the production of monthly and
year-end metrics tracking and reporting for the City’s Minority and Women-owned
Business (M/WBE) Program. As an analytical resource for program staff,
Lani assists in the development of new program components and
the evaluation of current initiatives. Before City service, she worked
in the nonprofit sector on food policy and micro finance initiatives.
Lani holds a Bachelors degree in International Relations and a Bachelors degree
in Business Administration from Boston University, and a Masters degree in
Development Studies from the Institute of Social Studies in
The Hague, Netherlands. |
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Paul McNicholas
began his civil service career in 2000 working
as an IT network administrator for the Department of Health
and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH). In 2002 he joined the Department of
Information Technology and Telecommunications’ (DoITT) Franchise Administration Division where he currently
serves as Director of Operations. In this role, Paul is
responsible for IT maintenance, development and office management and
is currently spearheading divisional digitalization projects. In addition, Paul is also the
unit’s head liaison to the 311, GIS and network operations
teams. |
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Shane Ojar joined
the Department of Design and Construction (DDC) in 2007, after spending over
16 years in the private sector. Shane is the Deputy Director
in the Office of Community Outreach and Notification. As Deputy
Director, he and his staff conduct community outreach programs for high-profile
infrastructure projects citywide. Shane is required to liaise with community boards, elected
officials and media in various situations, from proactive outreach
to crisis management. Since his arrival at DDC, Shane has been successful in implementing
several measures used to improve DDC's outreach efforts. Shane holds a
Bachelors degree from New York University. |
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Anthony Ramirez II is the Director of
Youth Connect, an information and referral service for New York City
youth and part of the Department of Youth and Community Development
(DYCD). Under his leadership, Youth Connect has increased outreach and improved
communication with young people by expanding its services from a telephone hotline to
the Internet, including a monthly e-newsletter and email requests. Prior
to 2008, Anthony held management positions with Wildcat Service Corporation in human
services and with the South Bronx Overall Economic Development Corporation (SoBRO) in
youth development. Anthony holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Columbia
University. |
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Giuseppe Scalia
is a Project Architect at Metropolitan
Transportation Authority New York City Transit (Transit). In this
role, Giuseppe oversees an architectural team responsible for the
successful completion of station design projects. During the course
of his 15-year career at Transit, Giuseppe has worked on a variety
of projects, including a Bus Depot in the
Bronx and new station initiatives, such as the Second Avenue Subway, the extension
of the number 7 train line and station rehabilitations in
Rockaway, Queens. Prior to his work at Transit, Giuseppe practiced architecture in the
private sector. He holds a Bachelor of Architecture from City
College of New York and a Master of Architecture in Urban Design
from Harvard University. |
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Amy Schultz joined the Office of
Emergency Management
(OEM) in 2006 and is currently the Director of Transportation and Infrastructure. As
Director, she oversees the development of many of the
City’s emergency response and recovery plans, including evacuation, damage assessment,
debris management, power disruption, and flash flooding. Amy also
led the development of the City’s Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan,
which received FEMA approval and formal City adoption through
Mayoral Executive Order in March 2009. Amy earned a Bachelor’s
degree in Philosophy and Political Science from the University of
Wisconsin and a Juris Doctor and certificate in environmental law from
Pace University. |
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Paul Schwartz is the Interim Director
of the Bridge Preventive Maintenance Unit at the Department of
Transportation (DOT). The Bridge Preventive Maintenance section is
responsible for maintenance on all 788 DOT owned Bridge structures and
other City and State owned structures.
Paul’s responsibilities include managing a team of 110 laborers and administrative
staff, working closely with contractors, consultants and other inter and
intra agency representatives, data analysis and short and long
term planning for Bridge Preventive Maintenance. His
project highlights include the formation of an Expansion Joint Maintenance and Preservation
program (in progress), a database for Federal Reimbursement, and critical involvement in
the evolution of the East River Bridge Anti-Icing program. |
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Isaac H. Suggs, Jr. is the Director of
Transportation at the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
(DOHMH). In his role as Director, Isaac is responsible for the
operation and maintenance of DOHMH’s 356 vehicle fleet, two garages, 50
Motor Vehicle Operators and 3 mechanics. Isaac has an extensive
career in public service, having served in the Office of the Deputy Mayor
for Economic Development, and the Office of the Inspector General in
Washington D.C., as well as in the Military as a Medical Evacuation
helicopter pilot. |
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Rubin Varghese joined the Division of
Municipal Services (DMSS) with Department of Citywide Administrative
Services (DCAS) in January 2005. DMSS is responsible for all large
purchases of goods for the City
of New York. DMSS is also charged with quality control for all
purchases; warehousing and distribution of goods to agencies throughout the City; redistribution
of City agencies’ goods; and the management of various City agency vehicle
fleets and services. As a Special Projects Analyst, Rubin collaborates with
various units in the Agency to develop business and
technical solutions important to procurement functions. Rubin has a Masters degree
in Business Administration from the Zicklin School of Business at
Baruch College and a Bachelors degree in History from New York
University. |
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Keith Walsh is the Assistant General
Counsel with the Department of Youth and Community Development
(DYCD). As Assistant General Counsel, Keith is responsible for
drafting and negotiating significant contracts,
as well as advising and preparing legal opinions relating
to issues regarding DYCD programs or other matters of
importance to the agency and the City. Prior
to joining the City, Keith was the Public Interest Fellow
in Consumer Bankruptcy Law and Financial Literacy with a non-profit organization affiliated
with Fordham Law School and New York Law School. He completed his
undergraduate studies at the University of Texas – Arlington,
holds an MBA from the University of Dallas, and a
Law degree from Rutgers School of Law. |
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Denita M. Williams has worked in public service for 25
years specializing in the field of Human Resources. Prior to her current
role as Personnel Director at the Department of Homeless Services (DHS),
Denita worked in various HR roles at the Office of the Mayor, the
Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) and the Department
of Design and Construction. At DHS, Denita functions as the principal
advisor to agency executives and senior management on all personnel issues
and also serves as the primary contact with the Department of
Administrative Services (DCAS), the City’s oversight agency on Civil
Service and Personnel issues. |
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