Teamwork makes the dream work.

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.

Meet The Center’s New CEO

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.

Executive Team

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

Senior Leadership Team

Pierre Chin

He/Him

Senior Director of Contracts and Finance Administration

Natasha Jones, CASAC‑T

She/Her

Senior Director of Community Programs

Nico Marino

He/Him

Senior Director of Data & Evaluation

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

About our staff

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 Center

The Center's Board of Directors

The 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

Daniel Diez

He/Him

Sarah Gray

She/Her

Olu Howard

He/Him

Racial Equity Chair

Lisa A. Linsky

She/Her

Secretary

Fran McGill

He/Him

Lolita Morrow

She/Her

Geena Rocero

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

Rahul Tripathi

He/Him

President

Miles L. Tyrrell

He/Him

Board Co-Chair

Jo‑Ná A. Williams, Esq.

She/They

Past Board Presidents

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