Meet our Team
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Charlene is the Executive Director of Broadway Housing Communities and is responsible for its overall leadership, including establishing key strategic, programmatic, development and capital priorities. Charlene is passionate about the vital role that housing, education and cultural access play in creating healthy, vibrant communities. An educator at heart, Charlene’s vision of giving people the foundational tools they need to realize their own potential is instrumental to BHC’s commitment to providing fundamental and generational changing support. Under Charlene’s leadership, BHC's central philosophy of empowering individuals to own their futures is executed through a number of pioneering programs and outreach initiatives, including art-centric early childhood programs, quality affordable housing, intergenerational cultural programs and international collaborations. Charlene holds degrees in Literature, Education and Nonprofit Leadership. She is an executive with a strong combination of team building, critical thinking and problem solving skills that she utilizes in her leadership capacity.
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Nasreen joined BHC in 2014 and is an accomplished HR professional with extensive experience in the public, private, and non-profit sectors. Nasreen has an M.B.A from the University of Dhaka and an M.S. in Human Resources Management from The New School.
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Janet joined BHC in November 1996 and has a wide range of experience working in the field of not-for-profit accounting. She graduated with Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting from The City University of New York and has received numerous certificates of course completion from Fiscal Management Associates, LLC (Professional Services to Not-for-Profit Organizations).
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David joined BHC in October 2017. He was formerly the Chief Financial Officer at The Fund for Public Schools and Literacy Partners. Mr. Nathanson holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting from Fairleigh Dickinson University.
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Jan has more than 15 years of experience managing operations, facilities, construction and capital projects in New York City. Born and raised in Czechoslovakia, he moved to the United States in 2006. He studied engineering at the School of Technical Humenne.
Jan's passions include traveling, biking, golf, ice hockey, architecture, and garden design. As a part of the BHC team, he wants to ensure that BHC's residents (and properties) are proud places to call home.
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Jael joined Broadway Housing Communities in 2014 as Project Manager before being promoted to BHC’s Director of Housing. Prior to joining BHC, she served on the staff of City Council Member Robert Jackson and at Harlem Children’s Zone. Jael studied at Binghamton University, where she earned a BA in Political Science and a Master’s in Public Administration.