He is also a seasoned health professional with a strong track record of performance in high-operation-tempo, multi-specialty organizations, including FQHCs. He’s held key executive roles at Neighborhood Health Services Corporation in Plainfield, New Jersey, and Equitas Health, based in Columbus, Ohio.

Williams will provide operational and financial oversight for Jordan Health as part of the senior leadership team and function as chief of staff.  Williams works closely with the CEO to formulate plans and approaches to Jordan Health’s strategic vision.

He is a member of the Executive Management Committee (EMC) reporting directly to Rochester Regional Health’s chief executive officer, Dr. Richard (Chip) Davis.

Before he arrived at Rochester Regional Health in 2023, Dr. Haynes served briefly as the inaugural Senior Vice President and Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer at AmerisourceBergen, a Fortune® 10 global corporation. From 2012 through 2020, Dr. Haynes was with Highmark Health. Pittsburgh based Highmark Health, is a Blue Cross Blue Shield insurer and hospital system, with over 37,000 employees and 24 million members and patients. At Highmark Health, Dr. Haynes served as Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer. He is also Founding Partner and Managing Principal of RD – Raison d'etre Consultancy Group, a global human capital consulting firm specializing in diversity, equity and inclusion in academia, government, and business. He has spent over 25 years working in diversity, inclusion, human resources and business management in both healthcare and with AT&T, Sprint, and Bell South.

Dr. Haynes holds his doctorate in Law and Policy (DL.P.), with distinction from Northeastern University in Boston, where his research included law, health economics, and public policy. He also holds a master of science in management (M.Sc.) from Boston University, a master in public administration (M.P.A.) from Baruch College at the City University of New York, where he was a National Urban Fellow® and he earned his undergraduate degree in political science from the State University of New York (SUNY).

Dr. Haynes, a Georgia native, is a former guardsman with the Georgia National Guard and a U.S. Army veteran. He is also a national board member emeritus of the American Association of People with Disabilities and an adjunct professor at Georgetown University’s McCourt School of Public Policy in Washington, D.C. Additionally, Dr. Haynes is a member of the National Black MBA Association®, The 100 Black Men of America®, ABFE® – Blacks in Philanthropy, The National Association of Health Service Executives® and is a fellow of the American College of Health Executives®. Moreover, in 2022, Dr. Haynes was inducted into Marquis Who’s Who in America®. Dr. Haynes and his wife, Stephanie Watson - Haynes, spend time in between their homes in Rochester, New York, and Atlanta, Georgia.

Her goal is to provide equal opportunities to all youth by leading initiatives that assist with closing the opportunity gap. She believes it is important to not only draw attention to the systemic disparities that underserved communities face, but to also act by creating access and opportunities.  

Throughout her career, Shamira has had the privilege of collaborating with numerous non-profit organizations across Rochester, furthering her mission to support youth and address community needs. This was done by facilitating workshops, leading youth employment programs, assisting with the opening of high performing schools in the city, creating college access, and more. She brings a dynamic, solutions-oriented approach to her work, consistently striving to make a lasting difference in the lives of young people.  

"My goal in life is to be happy... and to spread that joy onto others. I've been able to do this, due to my unique approach to projects and people. Always bringing new perspectives and ideas to the forefront. I'm focused on utilizing my creative capabilities to create memorable and enjoyable experiences for all parties involved. "- Shamira M. 

In addition to her youth work Shamira loves to tap into her creativity.  She received her Bachelor's degree in Marketing and Communications from St. John Fisher.  She showcases these skills through graphic design, media management, and events. She also runs a small business, and blogs in her spare time. Shamira is highly engaged in the Rochester community, participating in a wide range of events, while focusing on highlighting and improving the city's offerings. Always looking for new ways to make an impact, she is a tireless advocate for community growth and youth empowerment. 

In addition to my athletic achievements, I am the President of the RCSD Student Leadership Congress and the 2024-2025 Student Representative on the Board of Education. I contribute monthly to the RCSD SMOREs newsletter with a column called “Hazel’s Fireside Chat,” offering updates on district happenings from a student’s perspective.

I am also proud to serve as the New York State Public High School Student Athlete Association (NYSPHSAA) student representative for Section V—the first ever from the RCSD. Beyond my academic and extracurricular commitments, I am a passionate advocate for children’s literacy and aspire to become an author.

Looking ahead, I plan to pursue a degree in Business Administration with a minor in Psychology, followed by law school. My ultimate goals include becoming the CEO of multiple Fortune 500 companies and serving as a Supreme Court Justice.

Eric brings nearly 30 years’ experience to this area, including work with Group 14621, NeighborWorks Rochester, Grace Urban Ministries, The Housing Council, and his most recent role of Senior Economic Development Specialist at the City of Rochester.

His community involvement includes having served on the Rochester Zoning Board, Teen Empowerment’s Advisory Board, and on NeighborWorks America’s Community Initiatives National Advisory Board. Eric holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Empire State College.

He oversees execution of KeyBank's National Community Benefits Plan in several markets– through which the Bank drives investment to low - to moderate-income (LMI) individuals, families, and communities for economic development and affordable housing, mortgage and small business lending, and transformative philanthropy.

Before joining KeyBank, Chi-Chi was a Program Director for the East Side Avenues initiative at the University at Buffalo Regional Institute (UBRI)– the research enterprise of UB’s School of Architecture and Planning. From an $8.4M in pooled funds from Western New York foundations and banks, including KeyBank, ESA provides capacity building and organizational support to complement a $65M capital investments from the state of New York for the economic revitalization of targeted areas along four East Side Commercial Corridors. During his time at UBRI, Chi-Chi helped with the disbursement of the pooled funds coordinating activities across five initiatives in close collaboration with community members, funders, individual nonprofits, consultants, the fiscal agent, and the Advisory Committee.

Chi-Chi has over 17 years of economic development and management experience. Starting as a Loan Officer for the US Small Business Administration in Buffalo, he went on to work for an asset management firm with responsibilities that included managing the day-to-day operations of the trading desk, trading commodity futures and the monthly rebalancing of the $500M MLM Index™. After a decade with the global macro hedge fund, Chi-Chi returned to the public sector as an Economic Development Analyst for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Department of Community and Economic Development in Harrisburg, PA. Still with the Commonwealth, he was recruited to join the Bureau of Diversity, Inclusion, and Small Business Opportunity as a Policy and Reporting Specialist where he helped increased small business and MWBE participation in government contract procurement.

Chi-Chi also served as the Director of Operations within the Department of State’s Bureau of Professional & Occupational Affairs.

Chi-Chi holds a Master of Public Administration and a Certificate in Economic Development and Growth from the Fels Institute of Government at the University of Pennsylvania, and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from SUNY at Geneseo. He is a board member of Buffalo Urban League, Buffalo Center of Arts and Technology, and Philadelphia Financial Scholars. He is also on the Steering Committee for Buffalo Together Community Response Fund and Co-Chair its Community Investment Subcommittee, and serves as an Advisory Member for East Side Avenues.

Mrs. Wilson is an Adjunct Instructor at Rochester Institute of Technology and taught for fifteen years at Medaille College. She is fluent in Spanish and American Sign Language.

Arlene has been a board volunteer with Pathstone for fifteen years. In this role, she has served as Chair of the Personnel & Audit/Finance Committees and is currently on the Executive Committee as Pathstone's Board President.

Arlene is an active member of LA Fitness and the Carlson Metro YMCA Book Club. She is also an active of New Bethel CME Church, where she serves as newsletter Editor, Historian, Facebook Administrator and Director of the Board of Christian Education.

Arlene is celebrating 32 years of marriage to Tony Clyde Wilson. She is the mother of two sons: Jerel and Isaiah. Arlene is an avid gardener and enjoys travel, camping, photography, podcasts, books and a diverse diaspora of music.

Dr. Mikowski continued with SUNY Buffalo as UBMD faculty, teaching numerous didactics for medical students and residents, and providing clinical and psychotherapy supervision for general psychiatry residents at the Erie County Medical Center Behavioral Health Clinic. She became Medical Director for the ECMC OCD subspecialty clinic in 2014, with an additional interest in psychosurgical interventions. Additionally, Dr. Mikowski worked at the Center for Advanced Psychiatry, the UBMD Psychiatry private practice in Amherst, NY, where she was recognized as a regional Top Doctor in Psychiatry by Buffalo Spree Magazine multiple years. She spearheaded incorporation of telemedicine for the practice during the COVID-emergency and was named Assistant Medical Director in 2022.

Dr. Mikowski continues as a Clinical Assistant Professor in Psychiatry, providing clinical supervision and teaching cognitive behavioral therapy curriculum to psychiatry residents as volunteer faculty.

Dr. Mikowski currently lives in Orchard Park, NY with her husband and three children, where she hears cheers from the Bills NFL stadium on gamedays. In addition to being a sports fan, she enjoys reading, travel, and leading a Girl Scout troop through many adventures.

She serves as the Pastor of Trinity Emmanuel Presbyterian Church and is a full Professor at Monroe Community College, where she teaches courses such as Death & Dying and Black Women’s Mental Health and Wellness, the latter of which she developed. Her research focuses on mental health education, self-care strategies, and help-seeking within marginalized communities, particularly among Black women and girls. Through her expertise, she has created curricula for schools and higher education institutions, as well as community programs, workshops, and professional development initiatives.

As the founder and CEO of BreatheDeep, Inc., a nonprofit organization, Dr. Silas-Chandler leads efforts in mental health and wellness education, offering counseling and restorative practices to youth, adults, and families. She is also the Founder and President of MJS Productions, LLC, where she combines her creativity and leadership to write, direct, and produce impactful works, host conferences, and collaborate with notable figures such as Angela Davis and Sheryl Lee Ralph.

Recently, she and her husband launched Chandler and Chandler Coaching and Consulting, focusing on transformative life and spiritual coaching. Additionally, she has ventured into real estate entrepreneurship, owning both commercial and residential properties.

Dr. Silas-Chandler’s contributions have been widely recognized, earning her numerous awards, including the Women of Excellence Award from the Rochester Business Journal and the Influential Woman Award from ROC Awards. Above all, she treasures her roles as wife to Rodney, mother to Nyah Anita, and a loving family member and friend.

Jerard has received extensive leadership and management training from Georgetown University’s Child & Human Development Center, where he graduated from their Leadership Academy and served as part-time faculty. He also holds experience with the South Carolina State Department of Family & Consumer Science. 

Jerard is widely recognized for his contributions to systems of care, serving as one of five national subject matter experts for the Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). He has established a platform for youth and family voice and engagement, incorporating their perspectives into policy development, fostering cross-systems partnerships, and collaborating with education, child welfare, juvenile justice, and mental health systems. 

Despite his professional achievements and education, Jerard remains committed to challenging stigma and promoting the importance of lived experience. He achieves this by employing individuals involved in public systems and empowering communities to lead in their own community development and healing journeys. 

She is a trainer for Youth Mental Health First Aid, and enjoys teaching everyday people the warning signs and skills needed to intervene successfully in a mental health crisis. She began her career as a youth peer mentor and is a Certified Peer Specialist, working in the community to reduce the stigma around mental health and promote advocacy efforts. She brings this unique perspective on recovery to the work she does as a counselor in the community.

She recently retired after serving in the for-profit and non-profit Human Services divisions for over thirty years. She has an innate passion for working with youth and parents in the Juvenile Justice system. Catherine served six years as the Director of the Monroe County Detention Center. Her experience in working with youth and parents provided a passion and understanding of trauma and its impact on our youth and community. I will always hold our youth in my heart.

Catherine is a longstanding Pillar in the Rochester Community. She is a founding member of the Black Women Leadership Forum, which supports Women of Color through coaching, understanding, and overcoming Internalized Racism. She is a member of the National Council of Negro Women Metropolitan Women’s Network.

Catherine serves on several community Boards, including the Breast Cancer Coalition, Sankofa Family Counseling, Legacy Makers, House of Mercy and Tru-Impact, and the African American Advisory Council. She volunteers with the Pillars of Hope Program through the City of Rochester. Throughout her professional and personal life, she has served as a mentor to many from all walks of life.

Catherine is a proud mother of two adult sons. She enjoys nature, reading, spending time with her grandchildren, and traveling in her free time. Catherine continues to be a community Pillar committed to serving people.

Catherine believes that everyone brings something to the table. A personal philosophy concerning youth is to “treat children as children.”

He is the Co-Founder and President of the Edison Tech Alumni Association and a founding member and treasurer of the Upstate New York Affiliate of Black School Educators. Vincent also serves on the executive boards of Mission Fulfilled 2030 and the Let's Get Lit Literacy Program, contributing to initiatives that empower youth through STEM education and literacy. 

As the creator of the MCPDO Defenders of Tomorrow program, Vincent developed a transformative platform that inspires and equips young people to meaningfully engage with the legal and justice systems. A skilled public speaker, storyteller, and educator, Vincent leverages his expertise to advocate for diversity, equity, and social change, inspiring others and building connections that leave a lasting impact. 

At 16 years old, he started a free after-school program for at-risk youth to experience the process of creating and recording music. The youth got to develop their track and learn the process of sound engineering and studio recording. But most importantly, the organization provided an avenue for youth to get off the streets, featuring Isaiah's youth-to-youth mentorship.

Isaiah also created the mental health literacy curriculum to enter the Rochester City School District after seeing the rise in drug overdose and youth violence. He noticed that the lack of mental health services in his community is one of the root causes of many issues.

He currently sits on the board of directors of Families Together NYS and Delphi Rise as a board member. In the past years, Isaiah has been traveling around New York State, speaking to systems of governments about how to better cater to the younger generation. While also empowering many young people through keynoting at youth summits, conferences, and schools.

One of his recent engagements was at the Governors Youth Mental Health Summit where he spoke on a panel with Doctors and Executives. Isaiah has worked closely with senators, council members, and county legislators to help bring young people to the table to create innovative legislation and policies.

Through his work, he has been awarded the New York State commendation award, The Monroe County Youth of the Year award, and the Youth Leader Award from both The NYS office of Mental Health and NAMI, he also received the Triple C award from the attorney general's office.

Isaiah is currently the youngest elected official in the history of Rochester, NY. Winning a seat as Commissioner of Education on the Rochester City School Board. 

Prior to that he served as the Director of Youth Engagement for Rochester City School District where he managed grant funded programs, staff professional development and student leadership.  Tony has vast experience managing facilities, staff, large community events, workshops, conferences, showcases and camps.

Tony is a graduate of the Leadership Rochester Program, a national leadership program through the University of Rochester.  He has worked with youth and adults in many capacities including student-advisor, classroom teacher; supervisor; sports coach; mediator and counselor.  Tony’s belief that supporting the social and emotional needs of our children and staff will promote positive academic and personal achievement for children across Monroe County.

His personal commitment to others has been recognized by several organizations for which Tony continues to give his time and talent.  Some of these achievements include:

• Extremely inspirational National Speaker/Emcee for many conferences, community functions, camps and school graduations.
• Founder and President of the Rochester Youth Sports Foundation (RYSF) which advocates and assists local youth sports organizations through fund-raising efforts, solidifying local resources and providing training opportunities for coaches.
• Received recognition from City of Rochester Mayors for outstanding service and leadership to the community and staff.
• Community Leadership Award recipient from the Youth Service Quality Council (YSQC) of Rochester and Monroe County for dedication, outstanding leadership and professionalism in youth services.
• Mentor for the City of Rochester’s Pillar of Hope initiative
• Graduate of the United Way’s African-American Leadership Development Program.
• National Consultant for Mentors in Violence Prevention program that serves Corporations, Colleges and Professional Sports Teams.
• Certified Youth Sports Administrator through National Association of Youth Sports
• Spokesperson for the NFL’s and New York State Dairy Association’s Fuel Up to Play 60 initiative
• Selected as a commissioner for the Greater Rochester MLK Commission
• Spokesman for Kansas State University’s  Athletic Department

Additionally, Ms. Podsiadly facilitates the College’s Leadership Program for Faculty and Staff and is a certified Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) and Clifton Strengths facilitator.

Currently the Director of Student Union, Leadership and Activities at SUNY Brockport, Ms. Podsiadly enjoys a career that allows her to move seamlessly between her roles on campus and in the community.  In recognition of her commitment to her profession, Karen was awarded the 2020 Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Professional Service. The Chancellor's Award is a system-level honors conferred to acknowledge and provide system-wide recognition for consistently superior professional achievement and to encourage the ongoing pursuit of excellence.

She has and currently serves in a variety of roles both locally and nationally. Some of these include service as Emotional Emancipation Master Facilitator and Coordinator of EECs for the Greater Rochester area, President of the Board of General Ministries for American Baptist Churches USA. Ms. Podsiadly has also served as a Board Member of EDceptional. She has also served as chair of a local charter school Board of Trustees and member of the Board of Directors at The Community Place of Greater Rochester, and as a Church Trustee and President of Women’s Ministry at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church. Other service includes roles as President of Rochester Genesee Region of American Baptist Churches, Inc. and chair of the Regional Executive Minister Search Committee Chair. Additionally, Ms. Podsiadly served as a board member on the SUNY Geneseo Alumni Association for over 10 years. She has also presented numerous workshops and keynotes on a range of topics.

A native of Rochester New York, Ms. Podsiadly is a proud graduate of East High School - Rochester City School District, State University of New York College at Geneseo and Western Illinois University with a Regents Diploma and degrees in Sociology and College Student Personnel, respectively.