ACTING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Miriam served as a Trustee of BHC’s Sugar Hill Children’s Museum of Art & Storytelling from 2019 through January 2025 when she was appointed to serve as BHC’s Acting Executive Director. She is passionate about BHC’s mission and pleased to bring her experience in nonprofit leadership, which includes serving as Co-Founder and Executive Director of Girls Prep, Executive Director of Bronx Charter School for the Arts, Co-Founder and CEO of Black Latinx Asian Charter Collaborative, and Associate Executive Director of The Jericho Project, to support this remarkable organization. Miriam has a BA from the University of Arizona and an MBA from NYU Stern School of Business.

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

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.

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE

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).

DIRECTOR OF HOUSING

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.

DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION

Jessica leads our early childhood program, bringing a wealth of experience and a deep passion for advancing educational excellence. She is committed to providing the support that our students, families and educators need to achieve individual goals and lifelong success. Jessica has BA and MS degrees in education and early childhood literacy from Lehman College, CUNY.

DIRECTOR OF HR

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.