Drove record-breaking 50 million Visitors to NYC
In 2006, New York City tourism had stalled after 9/11 passed, the first-term Mayor Mike Bloomberg tasked his nonprofit tourism and marketing team–NYC & Company–with delivering a record 50-million visitors to NYC by 2015 to restore NYC’s reputation as a safe and desirable city on the world stage in the wake of 9/11.
Planning and Development of Brooklyn Bridge Park
The planning and development of Brooklyn Bridge Park under the Bloomberg Administration was one of the most a significant park and economic development projects to date. With a plan for new Park and economic development over 85 acres of formerly industrial waterfront, the redevelopment would be a significant investment in the socio-economic well being of a vibrant and diverse community.
Raised Public Awareness of 2022 Racial Justice Ballot Proposals
In 2021, the Racial Justice Commission (RJC), was formed and tasked with examining structural racism within NYC and revising the city charter to identify structural barriers facing people of color in NYC and, based on community input, to put forward ballot questions aimed at eliminating those barriers and promoting racial equity.
Secured Increased Funding for Maternal Home Health Care Program
In 2022, a national coalition of maternal home visiting health organizations needed to create awareness of and urgency for renewing federal funding to support nurse home visits. These programs had grown out of the Affordable Care Act and provided low income mothers around the country with in home visits from nurses and other medical professionals.