Board of Directors

Manuel Saez, PhD , Chair, Board of Directors
Health + Hospitals New York City Assistant Vice President
Manuel Saez, Ph.D.
My name is Manuel Saez and I have been a proud professional in the healthcare industry for 25 years. My experience has allowed me to serve some of the largest healthcare systems in New York City. I have served as the department leader for multiple business lines across the healthcare sector with the opportunity to support and engage multiple levels of complex organizations. In addition, serving as an active professional in a demanding and competitive northeast healthcare sector creating operational startup programs, costings and contract integrations. Also performed in the capacity as a Regional Leader for Safety, Management Training and Development. Priorities included the administrative leadership for program integration, strategic enhancement and sustainability.
I was born and raised in New York City. A proud alumni of Fordham University were I completed my undergraduate degree in Information Management and Business. Achieved a graduate degree with a Master in Administrative Science from Fairleigh Dickinson University. I completed my Ph.D. in Business Management with a concentration in Leadership from Capella University. I have been grateful for my opportunities to serve as an active member with non-profit charitable organizations fostering mentoring and development.
I am excited to be an active member of our board. Inspiring to serve our communities and support our heritage with a fervent vigor.
Executive Officers
- Manny Saez, PhD, Chair, Board of Directors
- Cristina Contreras, Immediate Past Chair
- Wilton Cedeño, Special Advisor
- Jose Ramon Martinez, 1st Vice-President
- Leonardo Ivan Dominguez, 2nd Vice President & Arts/Culture Committee Co-Chair
- Ronnie Caraballo, Treasurer
- Mariela Regalado, Secretary
Board Members
- Alexander Núñez Torres, PhD, Scholarship Committee Chair
- Bernardo “Bernie” Rodriguez, Volunteer Committee Chair
- Gregoria Feliciano, Board Member
- Osaliki Sepulveda, Board Member
- Ysmael DeCastro, Board Member
- Marvin Tavarez, Board Member
- Maria Viera, Board Member
- Angela Abreu, Board Member
- Karina Jorge, Board Member
- Crisne Lebron, Board Member