Priscilla Sims Brown is the President and CEO of Amalgamated Bank, a mission-driven full-service commercial bank with a century-long commitment to advancing positive change.

Simone co-founded the organization to support the healing of Indo-Caribbean survivors while building their power to become advocates organizing for change.

Kylie Cheung is the staff reporter at the Abortion, Every Day newsletter. She previously reported on politics and reproductive rights at Jezebel. She is the author of Coercion: Surviving & Resisting Abortion Bans.

Marissa is a survivor whose work has inspired over 1,000 survivors to come forward, bringing about individual and institutional accountability with over $1 billion in settlement funds. She has successfully campaigned for a new Manhattan District Attorney and survivor-centered NYC and State laws.

A fourth-generation leader of faith and social justice, Jennifer fights for equity. At FPWA, an anti-poverty, policy and advocacy organization, she has led and secured monumental changes in social policy and law to strengthen and empower the disenfranchised and marginalized.

Sideya leads the city’s effort to advance equity through policy, practice, and programs that serve New Yorkers. Sherman brings nearly two decades of equity-focused community and economic development experience.

Laura is a pioneering advocate with 30 years of experience at the intersection of racial justice, gender equality and economic justice. In a career spanning the public, private and nonprofit sectors, Ms. Edidin has sought justice for survivors of sexual violence, police misconduct and hate crimes.

Liuba is the Founder and CEO of Vote Mama, the nation’s first Political Action Committee dedicated to electing progressive moms up and down the ballot, as well as the Founder and CEO of Vote Mama Foundation, the leading source of research and analysis about the political participation of mothers.

Ny is a former White House Presidential Appointee, distinguished NYU Professor, NASDAQ Fellow, and Obama Foundation Mentor. Recognized as a Women of Influence by Crain's Magazine, Ny is the visionary Founder & Chief Strategist of PROJECT NYNE LLC, an award-winning, social impact consulting firm.

Grace is the executive director of Citizens Union, New York’s oldest good government group. A former award-winning NY1 News political reporter, Grace was the founding executive director of the 5BORO Institute, a public policy think tank that joined Citizens Union earlier this year.

Camille leads grantmaking strategy, trust-based evaluation, and reflective learning practices. Camille has 20+ years of experience providing technical assistance, coaching and consultation in community-led grantmaking, nonprofit leadership, and organizational sustainability practices.

Jennifer is a passionate advocate for social justice with a deep breadth of experience as a lawyer, leader, teacher and organizer. North Star Fund supports grassroots organizing led by communities of color building power in New York City and the Hudson Valley.

Sharon has over 25 years of workforce and economic development experience at the local, state, and national levels. She is personally motivated to advance WCC’s mission and support initiatives to reduce social, racial, and economic disparities.

Laura oversees the Foundation’s grantmaking strategy to advance gender and racial justice across New York City. Her work centers on resourcing movements, leaders, and organizations to build power and create systemic change for women and girls.

Jocelynne is President & CEO of Brooklyn Org, where she has led its transformation into a more inclusive model of community philanthropy rooted in racial justice. A longtime nonprofit and workforce development leader, she previously held executive roles at Brooklyn Navy Yard and GOSO.

Denise was nominated by Governor Kathy Hochul in March 2024 to serve as the Commissioner of the New York State Division of Human Rights, which is dedicated to eliminating discrimination, remedying injustice and promoting equal opportunity, access, and dignity.

DeNora is the CEO of DoSomething, the 32-year-old hub for youth-driven leadership and service. She is a democracy lawyer who has worked to promote free elections and a multiracial democracy in government and the nonprofit sector.

Sabrina Stratton, Chair of the Board since 2023, joined in 2019, serving as Secretary and Treasurer before her current role. She is SVP, Northeast Regional Director at Amalgamated Bank, overseeing commercial banking. A seasoned leader, she’s held roles at major banks and serves on multiple boards.

Keechant L. Sewell is a law enforcement and security leader, former NYPD Commissioner, and now a Senior VP for the New York Mets organization.

As Manhattan Borough President, Gale helped pass a reform to the deed restriction process, add “caregivers” to the City’s anti-discrimination law, and remove criminal history questions from initial employment applications.

Carmen emigrated from the Dominican Republic and grew up in Inwood where she has lived her entire life. Her advocacy and passion for justice are deeply influenced by her roots.

Nicole is Associate General Counsel and Head of State Regulatory & Legislative Affairs at a Fortune 500 financial services company. She is a sought-after speaker whose career spans law, public policy, and leadership.

A first-generation Brooklynite raised in an immigrant and pro-union household, Farah Louis brings a deep commitment to equity, advocacy, and opportunity for all New Yorkers.

Chanel’s commitment to improving infant and maternal health led her to create Ancient Song, a global birth justice organization dedicated to eradicating maternal and infant mortality and morbidity among Black and Latinx communities.

Melanie is a survivor of sex trafficking, and is separately a speaker, activist, and leader in the global fight to end prostitution and commercial sexual exploitation.

Kellan is a Brooklyn based parent leader for New Yorkers United for Child Care, board member for Lambda Independent Democrats and former Vice President at Brooklyn Young Democrats. Her organizing work is fueled by a strong commitment to her community and fellow New Yorkers.

Carlyn (they/them/siya) is an advocate, activist, and Filipinx-American dedicated to building social, racial, and economic justice through radical systemic change. At CPC, they oversee public policy, advocacy, government affairs, and community engagement.

Rose leads a team of professionals committed to better understanding the root causes of poverty, developing evidence-based interventions to address its consequences, and translating findings into policy and best practices.

Sasha (she/her) is an organizer, advocate, and strategist who has run local and national electoral, issue, and candidate campaigns. She served as Campaign Director for New Yorkers for Equal Rights, a Ballot Initiative Committee that won a historic campaign to pass Proposal 1.

Lurie is Executive Director at the Center for Law and Social Justice at Medgar Evers College and host of the Lurie Daniel Favors Show on SiriusXM and the “Lurie Breaks it Down” podcast. She is an author, activist, attorney and a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

Lisa is an Engagement Coordinator for the YI NY region, passionately driven to build the capacity of young adults to be agents of change. As a Native New Yorker, her diverse experience empowers young adults to elevate their voices and pursue their passions.

Jenna designed the citywide K–12 civic education initiative, which includes curriculum, participatory budgeting, student voter registration, and educational comics. She began her career teaching social studies in the Bronx.

Dr. Susan M. Blaustein is an instructor at Columbia University and the Founder and Board Chair of WomenStrong International, a global women’s rights nonprofit that funds, strengthens, connects, and amplifies the solutions of local women-led organizations.

Andrea is an urban strategist at Bloomberg Associates, where she helps cities reimagine and transform underutilized sites into vibrant public spaces. Her work integrates architecture, planning, and climate adaptation to create resilient and sustainable communities.

Camille has led the administration’s response to the ongoing migrant crisis, coordinates citywide natural disaster and storm management, and oversees a portfolio of 20 offices, agencies, and commissions.

Julie is a global product leader, digital civil rights lawyer, tech executive, and award-winning filmmaker working at the intersection of law, technology, and storytelling. She has launched products, policies, and legislation advancing justice and innovation.