The 2022 Nonprofit Power 100


Foundation: Atlantic Philanthropies, Commonwealth Fund, Ford Foundation, New York Community Trust

Sheena Wright, New York City's deputy mayor for strategic initiatives, "remains an influential leader in the nonprofit space, as perhaps the most important figure within City Hall dealing with the sector and the issues facing it," City & State New York writes in its annual list of the city's top 100 nonprofit leaders.

Wright, who previously led the United Way of New York City, is "perhaps the most important figure within City Hall dealing with the sector and the issues facing it," the magazine notes.

The top 10: commissioners, New York City Department of Social Services; New York City Administration for Children's Services; New York City Department for the Aging Jenkins brings more than three decades of experience at the Human Resources Administration to his new role as commissioner of the New York City Department of Social Services, which oversees both the Department of Homeless Services and the HRA.

Jess Dannhauser's appointment as commissioner of the New York City Administration for Children's Services was lauded by youth and family advocates and city child welfare leaders.

Michelle Jackson has been a tireless advocate for New York's human services workers and the 170 member organizations the Human Services Council represents.

Lisa David is the head of one of New York City's largest public health nonprofits, helping underserved residents

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