NYCHA Community Members Honored by Bronx Borough President
NYCHA resident leaders and employees were among those recognized at the Bronx Borough President’s NYCHA Sneaker Ball held in October at the Bronx Museum of the Arts. Themed “Laced Up for Tomorrow,” the event celebrated NYCHA community members and partners working to strengthen public housing communities in the Bronx.
“It was an honor to host this year’s Sneaker Ball at the Bronx Museum of the Arts, celebrating our incredible NYCHA tenant association presidents and the organizations that consistently show up and show out for them,” said Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson. “Events like these let us spotlight the extraordinary individuals who dedicate their time and energy to advocating for our public housing communities.”
Neighborhood Service Coordinators (NSC) Baffour Adjei, Lynez Andrus-Temple, Kathleen Fitzpatrick, Sonia Ramirez, Robert Rolon, and Sheila Simmons were recognized for their service to NYCHA residents.
“I am so thankful to all my incredible RA boards for being selfless and always putting their communities first,” said NSC Sonia Ramirez. “It was an honor that the Bronx NSCs were recognized by the Borough President for all the hard work we do. I would like to extend this honor to every NSC at NYCHA, because it takes a village to get the work done. God put me on this Earth to help, and I take great pride in serving the residents of NYCHA.”
Leroy Williams, Vice President of Special Projects in Resident Services, Partnerships, and Initiatives, and Ruth Hernandez, Borough Manager for Bronx Property Management, also received awards.
“As the Bronx Borough Manager, receiving this award is deeply humbling, but the real reward has been working alongside my coordinators and the community leaders who dedicate themselves to their neighborhoods every single day,” Ms. Hernandez said. “Supporting them has been very fulfilling, and this honor reflects what we can achieve when we pull in the same direction.”
Daniel Barber President of the Jackson Houses Resident Association and Chairman of the Citywide Council of Presidents, received a citation recognizing his longtime leadership and advocacy on behalf of NYCHA residents. All of the Bronx resident association boards were invited to attend the sneaker ball.
NYCHA’s Chief Operating Officer Eva Trimble delivered remarks, and Senior Vice President of Resident Services, Partnerships, and Initiatives Kathleen Corradi was also in attendance. The event was sponsored by MetroPlusHealth, the Bronx Museum of Arts, and Ash & Ember.