NatDDP

Aug. 13th @NatDDP. 41 years of Uplifting, Empowering & Elevating the Dominican Legacy

Maria Lizardo, Board Member
Parade Logistics (In-house)

NMIC N / A

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Born to an undocumented and illiterate fierce immigrant from La Isleta, a campo outside of Moca, DR, Maria Lizardo is a social worker and the current Executive Director at NMIC. She has been with the organization for 22 year and has served in her current role for the last 5. Through her work, she is committed to supporting families, strengthening communities, and fighting for social justice. Her beloved deceased mom, known as Chula, taught her the core values of working hard, focusing on her education and being of service to others. She is dedicated to her family and friends, and a proud Dominicana.

Executive Officers 

  • Cristina Contreras, Chair, Board of Directors
  • Wilton Cedeno, Immediate Past Chair & Special Advisor
  • Maria M. Khury, Chair Emeritus & Education/Scholarship Committee Co-Chair 
  • Jose Ramon Martinez, 1st Vice-President & Education/Scholarship Committee Co-Chair 
  • Leonardo Ivan Dominguez, 2nd Vice President & Arts/Culture Committee Co-Chair
  • Maria T. Osorio, Secretary
  • Estela Vazquez, Audit Committee Chair & Arts/Culture Committee Co-Chair
  • Bernardo “Bernie” Rodriguez, Volunteer Committee Chair
  • Manny Saez, Treasurer

Board Members

  • Maria Lizardo
  • Annie Minguez
  • Remysell Salas
  • Gregoria Feliciano
  • Dorian Rojas
  • Ysmael De Castro
  • Alexander Nunez-Torres

NatDDP’s Board regularly evaluates the board composition to ensure it includes the appropriate experience, perspective, and community relationships necessary to drive growth for our organization and its mission.

We would like to congratulate Cristina Contreras for being elected Chair of the Board of Directors of the National Dominican Day Parade. Cristina Contreras, (MPA, LMSW, FABC, Chief Executive Officer at NYC Health + Hospitals / Metropolitan) is an accomplished healthcare professional with a passion for our community.

Cristina is an outstanding leader and will be focused on moving NatDDP’s mission to new heights along with our outstanding board members, volunteers, community partners and Sponsors.