Staff

PJ Kim (CEO)

PJ Kim is CEO at New York Needs You, where he has previously served as a volunteer. Most recently, PJ was Executive Director of the Drum Major Institute for Public Policy, a nonpartisan

Sebnem Giorgio (CFO & COO)

Sebnem Giorgio is CFO & COO at New York Needs You. Prior to New York Needs You, Sebnem was CFO & COO at New York Cares, a nonprofit organization that meets pressing community needs

Hosea Harvey (General Counsel)

Hosea H. Harvey is General Counsel at New York Needs You. He is a member of the Bar of the State of New York. Previously, he served as Associate General Counsel at Planned Parenthood Federation

Mason Beard (Vice President of Growth Strategy)

Mason Beard is Vice President of Growth Strategy at New York Needs You. Previously, she was Associate Director with CCS Fund Raising, a comprehensive development consulting firm that 

Venessa Mendenhall (Vice President of Strategic Partnerships)

Venessa Mendenhall is Vice President of Strategic Partnerships at New York Needs You. Previously, as Director of Strategic Partnerships for Dare Mighty Things, Venessa worked with social entrepreneurs in the nonprofit,

Anita Fee (Associate Director of Strategic Partnerships)

Anita Fee is Associate Director of Strategic Partnerships at New York Needs You. Prior to joining NYNY, Anita was a National Urban Fellow in the Office of the COO at the New York Power Authority (NYPA), 

Shivohn Garcìa (Associate Director of Programs)

Shivohn Garcìa is the Associate Director of Programs at New York Needs You.

Most recently, as a University Liaison at Purdue University, Shivohn collaborated with honors program directors and administrators in order to foster a

Sheila Ramachandra (Strategic Partnerships Manager)

Sheila Ramachandra is Strategic Partnerships Manager at New York Needs You. Sheila previously worked for three years in the Finance division of Goldman Sachs with the multi-billion dollar direct hedge fund business 

Matthew Schwieger (Development Manager)

Matthew Schwieger is Development Manager at New York Needs You. Previously, Matthew served as Development Associate at the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP).  His work at the NAACP 

Vassi Tomova (Finance and Operations Manager)

Vassi Tomova is Finance and Operations Manager at New York Needs You.

Previously Vassi was the Human Resources and Operations Officer at New York Cares, a leading nonprofit organization based in 

Allison Villapiano (Volunteer Engagement Manager)

Allison Villapiano is the Volunteer Engagement Manager at New York Needs You. Prior to joining NYNY, Allison worked at the International Crisis Group (ICG) and Lazard Asset Management. While at ICG, Allison was involved

Chika Anoliefo (Operations Coordinator)

Chika Anoliefo is Operations Coordinator at New York Needs You. Prior to joining NYNY, Chika worked at Scholastic Inc. and the U.S. Census Bureau. While at Scholastic, she updated and reviewed

LaShawnda Brooks (Program Coordinator)

LaShawnda Brooks is Program Coordinator at New York Needs You. Prior to joining New York Needs You, LaShawnda worked for Teach for America as a social studies teacher. As a teacher in Atlanta, GA 

Gabrielle Gazzola (Program Coordinator)

Gabrielle Gazzola is a Program Coordinator at New York Needs You. Prior to joining NYNY, Gabrielle worked as a New York City Department of Education high school science teacher, refining students' research, inquiry

Bryan Reid (Internship and Volunteer Coordinator)

Prior to joining NYNY, Bryan has worked at Teach For America’s Alumni Affairs team. While there, Bryan supported the Alumni Affairs team on their Job & Opportunity Board, administering Self-Assessment tools, and