David Garza, President & CEO

Named president & CEO in July 2010, David joined Henry Street’s Workforce Development Center in 2001 and became its chief administrator in 2005. David is a graduate of Harvard College and the Institute for Not-for-Profit Management at Columbia Business School. As a long-time advocate for educational and employment opportunities, fair and affordable housing, and strong and healthy families, David has deepened Henry Street’s community impact by establishing local collaborations specifically in workforce development and youth mental health. During his tenure, David has made significant investments in Henry Street’s “People Strategy”—including an increase in the Settlement’s wage floor to $22/hour and comprehensive educational and emotional supports centered on the team.

Raihana Bosse, LCSW, SIFI, Vice President, Transitional & Supportive Housing

Raihana joined Henry Street Settlement in 2019 as senior director of the Urban Family Center shelter, a position she held for more than four years. Raihana began her nearly two-decade-long career in social services working for the Administration for Children Services as a child protective specialist, before going on to obtain her MSW from Stony Brook University. From there, she broadened her experience by pursuing work as an elementary school social worker, social worker at an inpatient substance abuse program, and several other social work avenues such as child welfare, pediatric palliative care with the Visiting Nurse Service of New York, clinical psychotherapy, and discharge planning for the mental health unit on Rikers Island.

Debbie Cox, Vice President, Department of Integration & Community Engagement

A Lower East Side native, Debbie has a 55-year personal history with the Settlement, with 42 of those years spent as a professional within the agency. She has been involved with Henry Street since she was a child and teen, participating–and then becoming a leader in–afterschool, summer sports, and arts programming. Debbie has worn many hats, from director of the Cadet Corps to administrative director of the Workforce Development Center to her current incarnation.

Aaron Cummings, Vice President, Children & Youth Services

Aaron joined Henry Street in 2015, with ten years of experience in youth development and the nonprofit sector. His responsibilities include overseeing all after-school and camp programs, and maintaining cohesive partnerships with program stakeholders to ensure that youth and family needs are met. Aaron is a graduate of Adelphi University, where he completed his bachelor’s degree in exercise science, and his master’s degree in sports management.

Quanda Delande, Vice President, Transitional & Supportive Housing

Quanda, who oversees the Third Street Women’s Residence and Third Street Supportive Housing, joined Henry Street Settlement in 1999 as program director for the Third Street Women’s Shelter. She was responsible for administration and management of what was then a 79-bed general-population shelter for single women. Quanda holds a BS in criminal justice from John Jay College and a master of social work degree from Hunter College.

Renee Epps, Chief Officer for Facilities and Operations

Renee joined Henry Street in August 2009. She supervises the facilities, business services and information technology departments, and manages Henry Street’s capital projects. Prior to joining the Settlement, Epps spent 17 years at the Lower East Side Tenement Museum, where she most recently served as Executive Vice President.

Erin Haggerty, Director, Executive Office & Administration

Erin joined Henry Street Settlement in 2016 as the executive assistant to President & CEO David Garza. She was promoted to director of executive office & administration in 2021, where her work touches all areas of the Settlement’s work. Prior to Henry Street, Erin worked in several fields such as sales for several top hotel chains and music administration.

Kristin Hertel, Vice President for Health and Wellness

Kristin is responsible for primary and behavioral health services at the Settlement. Hertel joined the Henry Street team in 1990 as a recreational therapist. She graduated from the Technical University of Berlin, Germany, and obtained a Postmasters Certificate in advanced clinical work from the Hunter College School of Social Work.

Barbara Kancelbaum, Vice President for Marketing & Communications

Barbara joined Henry Street in 2018. She is responsible for branding, publications, and media relations. Previously, Barbara worked with multiple nonprofits, including several universities and foundations, as a writer, editor, and strategic communications consultant in the areas of health care, social justice, and law.

Elisa Kaplan, Vice President, Education and Community Social Work

Elisa joined Henry Street in 2019 because she believes in the Hub’s inspiring, holistic, creative model of youth empowerment. Elisa has over 15 years of experience working with young people and is an LMSW who earned her Master’s in Social Work from Hunter College.

Josephine C. Lume, Chief Financial Officer

Josephine is responsible for the agency’s finances and business systems. She joined Henry Street in 2002 and brings 38 years of finance experience to the Settlement. A graduate of Pace University, she is a Certified Public Accountant.

Matthew Phifer, Chief People Officer

Matthew was named chief people officer in October 2025, where he oversees operations, learning & development, recruitment & retention, and the overall people experience. He holds BAs in Africana studies and sociology and a master’s in social science from Binghamton University.

Jeremy Reiss, Executive Vice President, Partnerships and Innovation

A Henry Street team member for more than a decade, Jeremy drives program innovation and start-up, institutional fundraising, government relations and advocacy, and agency partnerships. He has an MSc in social policy and planning from the London School of Economics.

Ali Rosa-Salas, Vice President, Visual and Performing Arts

Ali is a curator whose approach is rooted in the belief that curatorial practice must serve the public good. In 2022, she was appointed vice president of visual and performing arts, where she guides the curatorial vision of the Center’s programs.

Ellen Schneiderman, Executive Vice President for Special Events and Individual Giving

Ellen manages a comprehensive program to attract gifts through direct solicitations, special events, sponsorships, and planned giving. She is a graduate of Brown University with a degree in visual arts and community health.

Cindy Singh, Vice President, Older Adult Services

Cindy joined Henry Street Settlement in September 2007. In 2009, she assumed the position of program director of Healthy Senior Select’s Meals on Wheels, the largest provider in Manhattan. Cindy holds a master’s degree in public administration from Metropolitan College of New York.