Amatullah Smith is the Center Rentals Manager for Non-Profit & Artist Services at Gibney, where she oversees non-profit rentals and supports artists and community organizations in accessing affordable studio space. With a background in dance and arts administration, she is committed to creating more equitable and accessible pathways for artists working in New York City.

As a 2025 New York Community Trust Leadership Fellow, Amatullah is developing a new residency initiative that would provide six months of free studio space to underrepresented dance artists. Her project aims to build a sustainable, equity-centered model that expands Gibney’s artist support programs and strengthens the organization’s long term commitment to community-driven work.

Catherine West is a Program Manager at Enterprise Community Partners, a national affordable housing nonprofit whose mission is to make home and community places of pride, power and belonging, as well as platforms for resilience and upward mobility, for all. Catherine serves on the Housing, Access, and Opportunity team, which focuses on programmatic solutions to ensure that all New Yorkers, regardless of income, have an opportunity to thrive in their chosen community. Currently, Catherine’s portfolio includes programs that address barriers to leasing up with a rental subsidy voucher, particularly overseeing the New York State Making Moves Mobility Program, which supports housing choice voucher families with children to access resource-rich neighborhoods to impact longer term economic mobility and well-being.

Catherine holds a Masters of Social Work from Columbia University, and she’s previously worked with the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development, the New York City Department of Social Services, Urban Pathways, as well as several homeless service providers in Seattle, WA where she was born and raised.

Fanny is the Strategic Finance and Operations Manager at the Center for Educational Innovation (CEI) where she manages a portfolio of community schools to support them in utilizing their budgets to provide programs and services to students and their families. Previously, she was at the NYC Department of Education working on different programs and initiatives to ensure that students have access to educational opportunities.

She is an experienced bridge builder in connecting stakeholders together to build and launch programs from start to finish. A belief in operational excellence and efficiency, she works with organizations to be more effective in their financial, operational, and program management.

Fanny is a PMP-certified Project Manager. She earned her Master of Business Administration and Master of Education from University of Virginia where she received a C. Stewart Sheppard Distinguished Service Award Fellowship. She received her Bachelors of Arts in Biology with a minor in Public Policy and Management from New York University and received a Presidential Service Award.

Hadiza Kassim is a nonprofit and social impact leader with more than seven years of experience building partnerships, scaling workforce programs, and advancing equity in technology and education. She currently serves as Manager of Alumni Engagement & Partnerships at America On Tech, where she develops initiatives that connect underrepresented students to career opportunities in the tech sector.

As a Leadership Fellow, Hadiza is designing a scalable hiring pipeline to connect college-age alumni to early career tech internships, expanding on AOT’s proven success in high school internship placements. Her work focuses on bridging the gap between corporate talent needs and community-based career pathways, with a vision to strengthen alumni readiness, increase access to high-quality internships, and create long-term pathways into the tech workforce.

My name is Josh Horwitz and I am the Program Director for KING Hoops NY, youth basketball 501(c)(3) Organization in NYC. Our mission is to empower the youth of NYC through basketball providing them with academic enrichment, career development, and a strong sense of community to unlock their full potential. As Program Director, I report directly to the KING Hoops Board of Directors and oversees all aspects of the program, coaching staff, fundraising, and day to day operations of the organization.

Katie Tynes is a seasoned executive-level development and communications professional with nearly two decades of nonprofit experience, specializing in fundraising, strategic partnerships, and youth development. Over her career, she has helped generate approximately $100 million in philanthropic support for organizations of all sizes, partnering with foundations, corporations, and individuals to amplify their impact through strategic collaborations and tailored initiatives. Her work spans equipping small businesses in underserved areas to advancing social services within settlement houses and homeless programs, always driven by her belief in the power of the collective to create meaningful change.

Her true passion lies in amplifying youth voice and choice, empowering the next generation of leaders. With experience in both programmatic and development roles, she has a proven track record of fostering long-term relationships, leading cross-functional teams, and driving organizational growth through strategic storytelling and fundraising.

Before transitioning to the nonprofit sector, Katie worked as a television producer alongside Meredith Vieira, Neil Patrick Harris, and Betty White. She is a recipient of New York Nonprofit Media’s inaugural 40 Under 40 Rising Stars Award and holds a B.A. in Journalism and Mass Communications, as well as Gender and Sexuality Studies, from New York University.

Leonardo Santana Zubieta has compelling work experience in the field of Film & Audiovisual arts education and media production. Leonardo began their career at Televisa, México City. He has taught in Spain, Puerto Rico, and the US. In 2018, Leonardo joined the Museum of the Moving Image as a Senior Museum Educator. During this time, he also served as the Education Department Filmmaker in Residence from January 2020 to January 2021. In August 2020, Leonardo became the Museum’s Media Production Manager, and was responsible for producing live-streamed programming and video content. Leonardo then transitioned to the role of Senior Manager of Education, where he coordinated partnerships, produced audiovisual media, and managed staff. Leonardo was promoted to Associate Director of Education and has been serving as the Director of Education since September 2022. In addition to their work at the Museum, Leonardo also worked as a production assistant for Pedro Almodóvar.

Leonardo Santana Zubieta graduated from the Madrid Film School ECAM (Escuela de Cinematografía y del Audiovisual de la Comunidad de Madrid) after earning his bachelor’s in Art History.

Madison Woodson is a Portfolio Manager at the Fund for the City of New York, with over a decade of experience working and volunteering in the nonprofit sector. In 2021, she joined the Fund’s Partner Project Program team, which provides fiscal sponsorship to over 90 nonprofit organizations. Madison earned her B.A. in Political Science and International Relations from the University of British Columbia.

Madison leads with a servant-leadership approach, focused on building trust, removing barriers, and creating systems that help mission-driven teams thrive. She believes that strategic systems and compassionate leadership are two sides of the same coin, and she is dedicated to fostering environments where individuals and organizations can flourish.

Marrissa Williams is a dedicated advocate for civic engagement and social justice, with a strong focus on championing underserved communities. A proud native of East New York, her career is driven by a deep commitment to ensuring the voices of marginalized communities are prioritized in legislative and policy discussions.

Marrissa’s academic background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a minor in Sociology from the University at Albany. She is currently advancing her expertise at NYU’s Robert F. Wagner School for Public Service, where she is pursuing a Master of Public Administration in Public & Nonprofit Management & Policy with a focus on Social Innovation, Investment, and Impact for nonprofit organizations.

Her professional experience spans several influential organizations, including DC 37, 32BJ SEIU, the Coalition for Behavioral Health, and, most recently, The National Black Harm Reduction Network (NBHRN). As a Policy Consultant at NBHRN, she is responsible for research, strategic planning, advocacy, and communications to advance Black-centered harm reduction priorities in New York State. She also plays a key role in fostering cross-movement collaboration and external engagement to amplify the network’s mission.