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 
Melissa FerrariVice President of Operations 
Brooke RosenthalSpecial Counsel and Vice President of Youth and Community Programs 
Shawnta SalazarSenior Vice President of Residential and Housing Programs 
Shanna GonzalezVice President of Foster Care 
Sherry BrumelSenior Director of Preventive Programs 
Katy BrownSenior Director of Data Analysis and Accountability 
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.
Annie Taranto 
Léa Dartevelle 
Umang Kajaria 
Stephen McCain 
William McKenna 
Renee Anderson 
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 McCone 
Ariane Rinehart Allison Glasscock Kate Conlon Brian Leary 
Maurice Reid 
Andrew McDonald Nicole Lee Erin Tacopina