Meet Your Community Team

The Montefiore Einstein Community Team unites the Office of Community Affairs and the Office of Community and Population Health (OCPH) in a shared purpose: to enhance justice, equity, prosperity and well-being across our communities. By understanding the social factors that affect health—like housing and employment—we inform our initiatives and offer targeted health programs. Together, these offices collaborate to enact meaningful, lasting change.

Office of Community Affairs

Our office partners with neighborhood organizations, elected officials and other anchor organizations, working together to reach our shared goals of improving community health and wellness.

Marcos A. Crespo

Marcos A. Crespo

Senior Vice President, Community Affairs
Melissa Cebollero

Melissa Cebollero

Associate Vice President, Community Affairs
Yianna Justo

Yianna Justo

Director, Community Affairs
Jade Foster

Jade Foster

Manager, Community Affairs
Yanira Diaz

Yanira Diaz

Project Associate, Community Affairs

Office of Community & Population Health (OCPH)

At OCPH, we gather data and develop programming both within the health system and broader community to advance health equity so everyone can live their healthiest life.

Allison B. Stark, MD, MBA

Vice President & Chief Medical Officer, Care Management Organization and OCPH

Damara N. Gutnick, MD

Senior Director, Community & Population Health
Kevin Fiori, MD

Kevin Fiori, MD

Director, Social Determinants of Health (SDoH), Community & Population Health
Elizabeth Spurrell-Huss

Elizabeth Spurrell-Huss

Director, Health Equity Programs, Community & Population Health
Naomi Pemberton

Naomi Pemberton

Senior Project Manager, Community & Population Health
Deborah Williams

Deborah Williams

Senior Project Manager, Community & Population Health
Raisha Hernandez

Raisha Hernandez

Manager, Health Equity Programs, Community & Population Health
Jasmine Davila

Jasmine Davila

Project Associate, Community & Population Health
Nereyda Franco

Nereyda Franco

Health Educator, Community & Population Health
Claire Garon

Claire Garon

Health Educator, Community & Population Health
Carlos Tejeda

Carlos Tejeda

Outreach Representative, Community & Population Health

The Dennis Gardner Community Relations Team

Named to honor the passion and commitment of former Director of the Office of Community Affairs Dennis Gardner, our group is a network of representatives from different areas across Montefiore Einstein. We work in collaboration, joining together various departments to fulfill the needs of the community. Defined by our diverse perspectives, wealth of knowledge and access to resources, the Dennis Gardner Community Relations Team endeavors to develop genuine, helpful connections with local residents.

Group photo of Dennis Gardner team standing outside on a sunny day
Older couple in sunny kitchen with laptop and coffee

Contact Us

The Montefiore Einstein Office of Community Affairs is here to help—feel free to reach out by email or phone.