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At The Center, our staff is one of our most vital assets! With a focus on serving our community, we work together to ensure our team is supported, connected, and empowered to do the work necessary to create a more equitable New York City for all LGBTQ+ people.
The Center celebrates a historic next chapter with the appointment of Dr. Carla Smith as CEO. See below letter from Rahul Tripathi, Board of Directors President.
Dr. Carla Smith
She/Her
Chief Executive Officer
Renee Colombo
She/Her
Chief Development Officer
Cristina Jones, SPHR, SHRM‑SCP
She/Her
Chief People and Equity Officer
Jeffrey Klein, Esq.
He/Him
Chief Operating Officer
Frank Lei
He/Him
Chief Financial Officer
Daniel Reyes
He/Him
Chief Program Officer
Pierre Chin
He/Him
Senior Director of Contracts and Finance Administration
Natasha Jones, CASAC‑T
She/Her
Senior Director of Community Programs
Trevon Mayers
He/Him
Senior Director of Advocacy & Community Engagement
Dinean Robinson
She/Her
Senior Director of Communications & Marketing
Lauren Testa
She/Her
Senior Director of Building Operations
Corey Westover
She/Her
Senior Director of Equity and Learning
In addition to the Senior Leadership Team, The Center employs more than 100 full-time, part-time, and per diem staff members who work tirelessly to meet the needs of thousands of LGBTQ+ New Yorkers every day.
Working at The CenterThe Center’s Board of Directors is responsible for oversight of the organization’s operations and guiding The Center's long-term vision and planning. The Board also focuses on the continued financial stability of the organization and participates significantly in fundraising efforts.
Michael Broadbery
He/Him
Sarah Gray
She/Her
Olu Howard
He/Him
Racial Equity Chair
Erwin de Leon
He/Him
Lisa A. Linsky
She/Her
Secretary
Fran McGill
He/Him
Tiq Milan
He/Him
Lolita Morrow
She/Her
Allyn L. Shaw
He/Him
Audit Committee Chair
Jill Schlesinger
She/Her
Treasurer
Jeffrey W. Schneider
He/Him
Development Chair
Addison Schultz
She/Her
Pauline Sobelman
She/Her
Board Co-Chair
Mitch Stein
He/Him
Nathan Stein
He/Him
Kim Stolz
She/Her
Rahul Tripathi
He/Him
President
Miles L. Tyrrell
He/Him
Board Co-Chair
Jo‑Ná A. Williams, Esq.
She/They
Greg Zaffiro, 2020
Johann Shudlick, 2019
Julie Harris, 2017 – 2018
Timothy Y. Chow, 2014 – 2016
Brian Offutt, 2012 – 2013
Mario J. Palumbo, Jr., 2010 – 2011
Bruce Anderson, 2005 – 2009
Richard Winger, 2001 – 2004
Judith E. Turkel, 1995 – 2000
Steven J. Powsner, 1992 – 1994
David Nimmons, 1987 – 1991
Irving Cooperberg, 1983 – 1987
