Back Our Mission Our Leadership Our Partners Contact Back Coronavirus ... Met Council Spitzer Residence 351 East 61st Street, New York, NY 10065 . Prior to joining Met Council in 2016, Brittany worked for a variety of nonprofit organizations in New York City and Washington, DC where she specialized in improving financial reporting processes and analyzing cost allocations and trends. Rob also drafted legislation to create a Charter Revision Commission tasked with reviewing and recommending changes to the City Charter, the City’s foundational governing legal document. Together with our network of local Jewish Community Councils, we serve as the front line of defense for all those in need, providing essential anti-poverty services in all five boroughs. Nearby has a degree in Psychology from Washington University in St. Louis and multiple certifications from the National Center for Housing Management. He and his wife Tammy are blessed with 4 children and several grandchildren. She obtained her MSW from Loyola University Chicago and spent more than a decade working for community-based agencies where she provided clinical, and case management services to individuals and families with a variety of needs ranging from trauma and abuse to couples treatment, anxiety, and depression. Perel joined Met Council in 2017 with over 18 years of prior experience in the non-profit arena. From 2006 to 2009, Matt held the position of Controller at the Rockefeller Foundation where he gained valuable large private foundation experience. In Jackie’s role as Special Advisor for Social Services, she works with staff members of all levels to ensure that proper care is given to all of Met Council’s clients. Dena has worked in the Met Council housing department for over 20 years and has managed several of Met Council’s housing sites before her current role. The Metro Council consists of a president, elected regionwide, and six councilors who are elected by district every four years in nonpartisan races. A New York native, Linda earned her BA in Psychology from the University of Virginia, followed by her Master’s in Social Work from Columbia University. Before joining UJA-JCC Greenwich, Leah served as the Director for Youth Programming and as the Assistant Director of Education at Temple Israel in Westport, CT.  Leah has a BA from Boston University and a Master of Science in Nonprofit Management from the Milano School of International Affairs, The New School for Public Engagement. Steven has spent the majority of his career working at various non-profits including The Rockefeller Foundation and The Corporation for Supportive Housing. Elena previously worked as a financial services regulatory attorney for a boutique law firm in Washington D.C. Elena earned her B.A. Managing Director, Food ProgramsJessica Chait. He held the position of president and CEO for more than 20 years until 2012, when he was appointed commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Transportation. Met Council 77 Water Street, 26th floor New York, NY 10005 Phone: 212-453-9500 Fax: 212-453-9600 E-mail: Info@metcouncil.org EIN: 13-2738818 Leadership. Met Council provides comprehensive social services that aid, sustain, and empower 225,000 New Yorkers a year through: benefits enrollment assistance and outreach, emergency social services, family violence services, affordable housing, America’s largest kosher food pantry system, and safety home repairs for low-income seniors. His work led to legislation providing for $600 million in tax credits to parents of all school-age children. in Sociology from Queens College and a Master’s of Public Administration from Baruch College. He is a proud lifelong resident of Brooklyn, where he happily lives with his wife and children. He is an accomplished legislator, popular law professor and noted media personality with broad experience in government and not-for-profit organizations. Met Council is America’s largest Jewish charity dedicated to serving the needy. She joined Met Council in 2016 and brings extensive experience in successfully securing extramural support from multiple private and public sources for a wide range of health and human services programs. In addition to agency work, Susan served as a member of the faculty of the NYU and Hunter College Schools of Social Work, has presented at numerous city, state and national conferences on issues of aging and worker burnout, and has served on the board of directors of the NYC Chapter of NASW both as a Member at Large and as the Second Vice President of Budget and Finance. The well-connected Climate Leadership Council has announced a plan to roll back environmental regulations in exchange for a complicated plan of … As Managing Director of Development for Met Council, Brian Tregerman is responsible for developing and implementing a strategic plan to raise vital funds for the organization, as well as overseeing the grants and volunteer departments. As Met Council’s Chief Policy Officer, Rob Newman is responsible for overseeing and ensuring best internal practices for the organization’s operations. Since the fall of 2018, Julia has been the Director, Crisis Intervention at Met Council overseeing crisis case management services for those facing eviction, utility turn-offs, and other urgent financial needs. Director of Budgets and Grants ManagementBrittany Miller. Aaron Cyperstein joined Met Council after serving as Associate General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer of a national healthcare company. In that role, David was instrumental in developing and implementing a new affordable housing plan for New York and rezoning four neighborhoods including East Midtown Manhattan. Perel is a Certified Public Accountant with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Touro College and a member of the AICPA. Linda has spent her career working for New York City not-for-profit organizations. Matt has over two decades of comprehensive experience at the senior and executive level in the nonprofit, governmental and for profit sectors holding a variety of positions as Chief Financial Officer, Controller, Vice President and Senior Director. Senior Director, Family Violence Awareness ProgramNechama Bakst. During her time at HPD, she managed high priority projects and advised the HPD Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner for Development on the implementation of housing policy initiatives and legislation. In her role, Elena is responsible for leading new affordable housing development projects and preservation opportunities in furtherance of Met Council’s mission. The MNO was represented by President Gary Lipinski and Chair France Picotte, who is also Provincial Secretary for Education on the Provisional Council of the Métis Nation of Ontario (PCMNO). ADDRESS: 1 Arch Road, Suite 5 Westfield, Massachusetts 01085 in Psychology from University of Texas and a Master's of Public Administration from New York University. While working for the Met, Linda discovered that she really enjoyed Human Resources. Login. In the fight against poverty, we serve immigrants, seniors living on fixed incomes, the un- and underemployed and anyone else in need. Face coverings are required on board all transit according to Gov. Susan began her career working with children and families. Israel’s Consul General Ambassador Dany Dayan gave greetings and praised not only the work of Met Council but the leadership of Met Council CEO David G. Greenfield. Our network of 75 food pantries, affordable housing sites and JCCs provide services directly in neighborhoods across New York. She currently manages the initial lease-ups and re-opening of the waiting lists in our federally subsidized buildings as well as the initial lease-up and subsequent leasing of vacant units in our inclusionary housing buildings. Martin Hewitt is the current Chair of the National Police Chiefs' Council. from Fordham University School of Law and B.S. Prior to her current position, Leah served as the Assistant Director at UJA-JCC Greenwich where she implemented organizational outreach, engagement and development programming. As Senior Director, Dena provides technical assistance to the Residence Directors, manages major building projects and develops and manages building operation contracts. Looking ahead, Linda plans to lead the Human Resources team to support Met Council in ensuring that it meets its obligations towards its clients in the best possible way. She has also worked on financing to facilitate the preservation over 800 units of affordable housing across New York City. The Nashville sit-ins, which lasted from February 13 to May 10, 1960, were part of a nonviolent direct action campaign to end racial segregation at lunch counters in downtown Nashville, Tennessee.The sit-in campaign, coordinated by the Nashville Student Movement and the Nashville Christian Leadership Council, was notable for its early success and its emphasis on disciplined nonviolence. Jeff Nearby has been involved in the development and management of special needs housing for over 30 years. Fax: (413) 562-1041. However, she soon became interested in issues of aging and focused her practice on the elderly. All the latest breaking UK and world news with in-depth comment and analysis, pictures and videos from MailOnline and the Daily Mail. Metro Mobility encourages riders to book essential trips only. Matt has also held senior positions at the Metropolitan Transportation Authority and Garan Incorporated, and started his career at Ernst and Young. Temima graduated from Brooklyn College with a B.A. In this role, she was responsible for liaising with organizational and community partners, and involved with donor solicitations and relations. We use a strengths based approach that empowers our clients to confront their crisis. Using his unique blend of financial and operations experience, Matt has developed a reputation as a “change – agent” and has a proven track record of streamlining operations, implementing systems, improving financial reporting and reducing operational costs. Dena resides in Queens and holds a B.A. Mets Gift Guide Player Walk-Up Music Playlist Amazin’ Activities Mets Insider - Register Now Amazin' Memorabilia Social Media Clubhouse The Story of Mr. Met In-Market SNY Streaming Mets History Mets Podcasts Mets Publications Senior Director, Housing FacilitiesDena Johnson-Herrera. United Jewish Council of the East Side and the Concourse Jewish Community Council were established as the first Met Council-affiliated Jewish Community Councils. We are looking to build a diverse group of individuals to learn about and engage with the work of Met Council in an ongoing and meaningful way. Managing Director, Human ResourcesLinda Freitag. Martin Hewitt is Chair of the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC). Group Leadership Philosophy (How the Group Operating Council leads/organises Eurofins) Eurofins is a decentralised non-bureaucratic fast moving group of entrepreneur led businesses. Director, Foundations and Government GrantsJennifer Baron. Our governance structure and instruments ensure that leadership and representation of its members meet the highest standards of integrity, honesty, accountability, and transparency. On Thursday, May 17, the leadership of the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) met in Queen’s Park in Toronto with the Honourable Laurel Broton, Minister of Education for the Province of Ontario. Additionally, he led a team of fundraisers who grew a $4.5 million dollar annual campaign to $6.5 million in just four years. He was also a member of the Speaker’s leadership team and the Council’s budget negotiation team, which is responsible for determining the City's more than $85 billion budget with the Mayor’s office. She is a firm believer that Human Resources can provide a full range of support throughout an organization. David G. Greenfield is the Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of Met Council. From affordable housing, capacity building initiatives, career services, crisis intervention, and family violence services, to health insurance enrollment assistance, home care programs, home services, immigrant services, and kosher food distribution, Met Council continues to be the voice of New York’s poor and working poor. Linda Freitag recently joined Met Council as its Managing Director, Human Resources. Special Advisor For Social ServicesJackie Ebron. Jessica grew up in San Antonio, Texas, and holds a B.A. Before joining Met Council, Elena served as Deputy Chief of Staff in the Office of Development at the NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development (HPD). During his 18 year tenure with SERV, Mr. from Georgetown University Law Center. Login. Most recently, he was listed in the Power 100 list of most powerful New Yorkers, Power 100 list of most influential non-profit leaders and was also recognized by City & State as among the top 10 most influential residents of Brooklyn. Former Chairman Curt Johnson, who served from 1995-1999, knows this firsthand. Chief Financial OfficerMatthew M. LoCurto. Matthew M. LoCurto joined Met Council in January of 2016 to oversee the Fiscal and Information and Technology functions. Before coming to Met Council, Jeff was the Chief Operating Officer of SERV Properties and Management, the development and management arm of New Jersey’s largest non-profit provider of supervised and supportive housing for mentally ill adolescents, and adults. Emanuel has a Bachelor of the Arts from Baruch College. Brian provides a goal oriented approach to his team to ensure that Met Council continues to have the essential resources needed to serve its clients. Prior to moving to New York, Julia lived in Southeast Michigan and worked at Jewish Family Service of Metro Detroit providing crisis case management services and supervising social workers in the Family Support Services department, as well as worked at Jewish Family Services of Washtenaw County as the Manager of Geriatric Services, overseeing social service programs and staff focusing on older adults in need. Jackie has been involved in Communal Services for over forty years and specializes in cases that need more in-depth assistance. Matt holds a Bachelor in Science in Accounting from St. John’s University and is a licensed Certified Public Accountant in the State of New York. Jennifer Baron is a key member of the Development Team focusing on advancing the organization’s grant-funding efforts. Since joining Met Council in 2005, Jeff has been involved in all aspects of the development, financing, and management of over 400 units of Senior Housing. Brittany is responsible for managing the annual budget and the overall grants management process for government and foundation grants. NPCC Leadership Chair. Before joining Met Council, Nechama spent several years supervising staff and treating clients at The Jewish Board. For their leadership support, we would also like to acknowledge the current corporate partners listed below: Help us bring life to over 5,000 years of art with a tax-deducible gift, or through a partnership tailored to your company's philanthropic goals. Metro Transit GM Out After Changes In Leadership At Met Council. ABOUT US - A PROPOS DE NOUS. David passed historic legislation mandating affordable housing, reforming the landmarks preservation process, and providing free security guards for over 100,000 private school children. “I oppose efforts to strip the Met Council of its proper role to provide accountable, regional leadership for Minnesotans,” Dayton said in a statement. With more than 10 years of sales and fundraising experience in both the private and public sectors. Most recently, Matt was the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Structured Employment Economic Development Corporation (Seedco), a national nonprofit organization, and was responsible for all fiscal and administrative functions for the organization. Our ten different departments are staffed by experts who help over 225,000 clients each year and advocate on behalf of all needy New Yorkers. Most recently, Rob spearheaded the Speaker’s efforts to build the Council’s oversight capacity by creating and managing the Council Oversight and Investigation Unit which uncovered seriously hazardous conditions in the City’s public housing stock. Metropolitan Council Chair Charles A. Zelle is chairman of Jefferson Lines, an intercity bus company with scheduled passenger routes in 14 heartland states from Minnesota to Louisiana. We maintain a “no wrong door” policy, serving all of a client’s needs, regardless of the point of entry to Met Council. He brings more than 18 years of experience in the field of anti-poverty programming. The Sussexes posed in front of a … Before joining Met Council, Brian served as the Westchester & Riverdale Director for AIPAC where he was responsible for building the pro-Israel community and mobilizing key activists in support of the organization’s legislative efforts. From 2009 to 2013, he served as a Vice President at Goldman Sachs and Co working exclusively with the firm’s two signature charities – the Goldman Sachs Foundation and the Goldman Sachs Charitable Gift Fund. Greenfield also teaches the next generation of lawyers as adjunct Professor of Law at Brooklyn Law School. These statistics prompted the formation of the Metropolitan New York Coordinating Council on Jewish Poverty, with support from the American Jewish Congress and the Federation of Jewish Philanthropies of New York. As a general rule: • Most British Council pay band 10 jobs fall into the SCS pay band 1 • Executive Board jobs fall into SCS pay bands 2 and 3. Jessica is passionate about helping the vulnerable and, prior to her move to New York, worked for non-profits in Poland and Zambia. As CEO and Executive Director, David has expanded Met Council’s mission and services to help over 225,000 New Yorkers in need through a multitude of direct … We fight poverty through comprehensive social services and by treating each client with compassion, integrity, and respect. Brittany earned her degree in Business Management with a concentration in Music Business from Five Towns College. She is a Certified Occupancy Specialist, a Certified Assisted Housing Manager and a Certified Maintenance Manager. Director of Information TechnologySteven Alter. Steven loves working for an organization that helps the needy, especially Holocaust survivors, like his mother was. Jeff has been the Managing Director of Housing at Met Council since December 2015 and previously served as the Senior Property Manager. Our ten different departments are staffed by experts who help over 225,000 clients each year and advocate on behalf of all needy New Yorkers. Steven has been at Met Council for almost 20 years. Managing Director, Legal & External AffairsAaron Cyperstein. Prior to his work in the Council, Rob was a Senior Staff Attorney at Gay Men’s Health Crisis where he provided a wide array of legal services for people with HIV/AIDS and established financial and employment counseling programs designed to help clients re-enter the workforce after recovering from illness. Council public meetings are available for the public to follow remotely. He was also the founding Director and Counsel of TEACH NYS, advocating on behalf of parents of New York State’s 500,000 Catholic, Jewish and independent school-children. Rob has over two decades of management and policy development experience in the non-profit and government arenas. We thank our corporate friends for their extraordinary commitment and loyalty to The Met. We leverage government contracts with privately raised funds from individuals and foundations to increase the impact of our services. Prior to joining Met Council, he worked at the Food Bank For New York City as the Director of Benefit Access where he implemented community outreach, onsite application assistance and advocacy regarding SNAP, Public Health Insurance and additional public benefit referrals. 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