Executive Team
Led by Executive Director, Dawn Saffayeh, our Executive Team brings diverse and deep experience to their respective roles overseeing all aspects of HSVS' operations.
Dawn SaffayehExecutive Director 
Brooke RosenthalDeputy Executive Director 
Shanon ShawDirector of Strategic Partnerships 
Shawnta SalazarExecutive Vice President & Chief Equity Officer 
Shanna GonzalezVice President of Foster Care 
Sherry BrumelVice President of Preventive Services 
Melissa FerrariVice President of Operations 
Katy BrownSenior Director of Data Analysis and Accountability 
Jermaine Sean SmithAssociate Vice President, Strategic Workforce Initiatives and External Partnerships, EMPA 
Sophia ShawVice President of Residential and Housing Programs 
Dawnasia FreemanVice President of Youth Development and Community Programs 
Board of Directors
Our Board of Directors share their expertise and compassion to improve the lives of New York children, adults and families in our care.
William McKenna 
Junior Board
A group of young professionals who fundraise, advocate and share their resources with our youth in care, so that they have a fair shot at achieving their college and career dreams.
Ciara McConeMembership Committee Chair 
Kate Conlon 
