CEO & PRESIDENT
MARTHA KAMBER
Martha Kamber has been the Chief Executive Officer and President of YWCA Brooklyn for the past 15 years where she built over 300 units of affordable, permanent homes for low-income women and homeless survivors of domestic violence, as well as a new Social Justice Community Center dedicated to gender equity and racial justice. Martha also led the development of the organization’s college access, immigrant services, economic empowerment, wellness and trauma-informed community programs. She is a recognized leader for racial justice and gender equality advocacy.
Martha has over 35 years of nonprofit management experience and has worked extensively in the areas of women’s empowerment, gender-based violence prevention, affordable housing, public health, education and advocacy. She holds advanced certificates in executive nonprofit leadership from the Harvard Business School and Columbia University, as well as a master’s degree in education from Brooklyn College. She is also the former Vice President of UN Women, New York Metro Chapter. Martha serves on the boards of the National Association of YWCA Executives, the YWCA World Service Council, the Atlantic Avenue Business Improvement District, and Community Board 7. She is the recipient of numerous prestigious awards including the 2018 Public Service Award from the Brooklyn Borough President and the Shirley Chisholm Woman of Distinction Award from the New York City Council. Martha lives in Sunset Park, Brooklyn where she is active in various neighborhood initiatives.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Betty Boyle
Chair
Yvette Buckner
Vice Chair
Christina L.K. Travers
Treasurer
Kaitlin Olivieri
Secretary
Kamian Michelle Allen
Ally Hofman-Bang
Shimonah Israel
Shana Hunter Lee
Jennifer E. Manley
Jennifer Smith
LEADERSHIP TEAM
Alexandra Gomes
Senior Director of Corporate and Foundation Giving
Steve Jorgensen
Chief Financial Officer
Susan Landivar
Director of Resident Services
Johnny Nuñez
Vice President of Compliance and Operations
Nikitta Omotosho
Director of College Success
Nitza Plaud
Senior Director of Administrative Services
Rolanda Telesford-Hastick
Senior Director of Community Development
Louwensky Theard
Director of Security and Fire Safety