Jasmyn Castro

Communications Vista

I joined NYFC in August 2024 as a AmeriCorps Communications member. In this role, I help build the capacity of the organization through compelling marketing materials and developing tools to measure audience engagement. Prior to this, I worked at a radio station as a social media manager, where I was responsible for creating engaging content…

Isabel Traore

Program Associate

I joined NYFC in January 2024. In my role as Program Associate, I oversee NYFC’s intermediary programs, the Post-Permanency Support Program and the Small Grants Program. Prior to serving at New Yorkers For Children, I worked in public administration for the State of Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners and volunteered as Program Director for…

Andrea Gordon

Finance & Administrative Associate

I am Andrea Gordon currently employed at New Yorkers for Children in the capacity of Back to School, Finance and Administrative Associate. I joined NYFC over a year ago, giving support to the Finance and Administrative Team (Yeymi Hoffmans and Natille Nicholls), and overseeing the execution of the Back-to-School Program. Before joining NYFC I engaged…

Natille Nicholls

Manager of Finance and Administration

I joined NYFC in November 2021 as Finance and Administrative Associate.  In my role, I am responsible for assisting in financial and administrative functions in the Finance Department.  Prior to joining NYFC, I worked with Wunderman Thompson as client Accounting/Finance Coordinator for 15 years.  I received my BA in Accounting from Brooklyn College. [email protected]

Cecile Johnson

Manager of Youth Programs

I joined NYFC in March 2024 as the Manager of Youth Programs. In this role, I oversee and support with all aspects of youth programming including The Nicholas Scoppetta Scholarship Program, The Youth Advisory Board & Peer Mentorship, The Spirit Award, Emergency Grants, Network to Success, and The Financial Empowerment Fund. Prior to working at…

Alison Yee

Manager of Youth Programs

I joined NYFC in September 2023 as the Manager of Youth Programs. In this role, I oversee and support with all aspects of youth programming, including our newest program, Cohort Connection. Prior to working at NYFC, I was a Program Manager at iMentor, where I oversaw a mentorship program at an international high school while…

David Mutton

Senior Director of Communications and Development

I joined the NYFC team in April 2024 and am responsible for fundraising, communications, and marketing. Prior to coming to NYFC, I spent six years at Citizens’ Committee for Children of New York, a child advocacy organization, doubling their foundation income stream. I also worked for nine years at The Moth, a non-profit arts organization,…

Ellen Ampofo

Senior Director of Programs

I joined NYFC in February 2020. As Senior Director of Programs, I’m responsible for providing day-to-day oversight of NYFC Signature Programs and leads program planning and implementation for pilot initiatives. Before joining NYFC, I worked for over 14 years in the field of higher education and youth development. This included a position as Director of…

Yeymi Hoffmans

Senior Director of Finance and Administration

I joined NYFC in September 2016. As Senior Director of Finance and Administration, I’m responsible for the overall financial management of the organization, including establishing financial policies, procedures, controls, and reporting systems. Before joining NYFC, I worked for over 15 years in the fiscal management space, including as VP of Budgets and Grants of the…

Alan Yu

Executive Director

I joined NYFC in February 2023. As Executive Director, I lead the long-range strategic planning and visioning for the organization, while overseeing administrative and programmatic functions. Before coming to NYFC, I worked for over 10 years at nonprofits focused on affordable housing and education, most recently as the Chief Development Officer at the Committee for…