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The OFE team of professional and dedicated staff members strive to carry out OFE's mission of educating, empowering and protecting New Yorkers with low incomes. Their diverse expertise and experience working with financial partners help them develop and launch new programs designed to fight poverty. Executive Profile |
Cathie Mahon
Executive Director and Deputy Commissioner
Ms. Mahon works closely with DCA Commissioner Jonathan Mintz, as well as key New York City, state, and federal agencies, including the U.S. Treasury Department, community-based organizations, and the private sector to implement OFE's critical initiatives. Prior to joining OFE, Mahon directed the Asset Funders Network and worked as a private consultant for high-profile policy and research organizations, such as the Aspen Institute in Washington D.C., grassroots community organizations, and government agencies. Her published reports include topics on micro credit in international communities, predatory lending and homeownership, the use of technology to grow services in community-based financial institutions, and more.
 Press Release announcing Cathie Mahon's appointment | OFE Staff- Katyusca Abreu, Financial Education Associate
- Tara Brown, Financial Empowerment Center Manager
- Heather Doherty, Senior Program Officer for Financial Education
- Amelia Erwitt, Assistant Commissioner for Financial Empowerment
- David Friedman, Deputy Director of Legislative Policy
- Meine Gboffua, Office Manager
- Nathalie Gons, Director for Research and Evaluation
- Tamara Lindsay, Deputy Director for Financial Empowerment Programs
- Monica Martinez, Evaluation Analyst
- Kaitlin Plat, Operations and Development Coordinator
- Janelle Richardson, Deputy Director for Financial Empowerment Research
- Justin Scott, Research Assistant
- I-Hsing Sun, Director of Programs
- Sydney Thomas, Program Assistant
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