The Lerner Health Promotion Program is driven by a dedicated group of professionals committed to advancing whole-person health at NYU Langone Health. Each staff member plays a crucial role in implementing and supporting our holistic approach to wellness.

Our Leadership

Debra Albert, DNP, MBA, RN, NEA-BC
Chief Nursing Officer and Senior Vice President for Patient Care Services
Lerner Director of Health Promotion

As the Lerner Director of Health Promotion, Dr. Albert provides visionary leadership for the integration of whole-person health practices at NYU Langone Health, championing a holistic approach to patient care. This endowed position, established by Helaine and the late Sid Lerner, underscores the institution's commitment to innovative healthcare. In addition to this role, Dr. Albert serves as the chief nursing officer and senior vice president for patient care. Her extensive educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Akron, as well as a master's degree in business administration from Cleveland State University. Dr. Albert participated in the Wharton Fellows Program in Management for Nurse Executives. She holds a doctorate of nursing practice from Rush University and is a board-certified nurse executive.

Faculty and Staff

Kathleen Demarco, PhD, NE-BC, CPHQ, RN
Systems Senior Director of Nursing Wellness and Resilience

Emma M. Millon, PhD
Associate Director of Research

Andrea Shang, PhD
Senior Data Analyst

Shari Esquenazi-Karonika, PhD, MPH, MS
Senior Program Director for Healthy Monday for Hospitals

Fariza Alendy, MSW, MPH
Program Director for Health Promotion

Katrina Vigo, MSN, RNC-MNN, HNB-BC
Senior Nurse Clinician and Fellowship Coordinator

Marci Resnicoff, MSN, RN, AHN-BC, HWNC-BC
Senior Nurse Clinician

Efigenia "Efi" Nunez, RN, CNM
Nurse Clinician

Darah Salmaggi, MS
Program Manager

Samah Mozumder, MS
Project Coordinator