The NYU-CUNY Prevention Research Center, a partnership between NYU Langone and the CUNY Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy, is guided by its Community and Translational Advisory Board, a group of key academic research, governmental, and community partner leaders who lead strategic development, evaluation, and decision-making.

The Community and Translational Advisory Board provides a mechanism for garnering internal and external feedback and guidance, leveraging institutional resources and activities, and engaging major stakeholders.

Community and Translational Advisory Board Members

Representing a variety of community health–minded organizations and institutions, we provide deep expertise in translating insightful prevention research into sustainable clinical and community practice.

Susan Beane, MD FACP
Executive Medical Director, Health System Transformation, HealthFirst

Sara Browne
Chief of Staff, Yuvo Health

Isaac P. Dapkins, MD
Chief Medical Officer, Family Health Centers at NYU Langone

Ernesto Fana, MPA
Executive Director, Community Healthcare Support, New York City Department of Health & Mental Hygiene

Valy Fontil, MD
Medical Director of Research, Family Health Centers at NYU Langone

Zach Hennessey, MA
Public Health Solutions

Cesar Herrera
CEO & Co-Founder, Yuvo Health

Wayne Ho
President & CEO, Chinese-American Planning Council

Kathy Hopkins
Vice President, Community-Based Programs, Family Health Centers at NYU Langone

Julia Jean-Francois, LCSW, PhD
Co-Executive Director, Center for Family Life in Sunset Park

Lorena Kourousias
Executive Director, Mixteca

Rashi Kumar, MUP
Director of Research & Policy, HealthFirst

Ted Long, MD, MHS
Senior Vice President, Ambulatory Care and Population Health, NYC Health + Hospitals Corporation

Andrea Mata, MS
Director of Health Initiatives, New York City Housing Authority

Larry K. McReynolds
Executive Director, Family Health Centers at NYU Langone

Steve Mei
Director of Brooklyn Community Services, Chinese-American Planning Council

Barbara Wallace, MD, MPH
Director, Division of Chronic Disease Prevention, New York State Department of Health