Dear Westhab Community,
Thank you for being part of the Westhab story.
Westhab has been advancing our mission – Building Communities. Changing Lives. – for over 40 years. We build communities by developing the housing that our community sorely needs and we change lives by delivering services and support so every individual can have the opportunity to thrive.
To our supporters, your belief in the Westhab mission fuels our efforts, drives our success, and enables us to make a real difference in countless lives.
To our community members and program participants, your resilience and courage inspire us every day. Your journeys are a testament to the power of hard work and determination.
To our staff, your commitment and passion are the heartbeat of Westhab. Your dedication sets the standard for excellence in our field.
Together, we continue to build a brighter future, one where every individual can fulfill their full potential and one where everyone has a place to call home.
With gratitude and solidarity,

Rich Nightingale


Where We Work
Westhab programming is available across Westchester and NYC. We work in neighborhoods with diverse socio-economic backgrounds where our services can make the greatest impact.

Pat Alexander
Asst. Vice President, NYC Shelter Programs
Jim Coughlin
Chief Operating Officer
Jinja Cuevas
Vice President, Human Resources
Michael Curti, Esq.
General Counsel
Andrew Germansky
Chief Real Estate Officer
Jesse Johnson
Asst. Vice President, Data and Quality Assurance
Nicole Mylan
Assistant Vice President, NYC Clinical Services
Steve Myrthil
Vice President, IT
Ambareen Naqvi
Vice President, Development
Arlene Nieves
Asst. Vice President, Finance
Nicholas Orluk
Asst. Vice President, NYC Shelter Programs
Elissa Ramos
Asst. Vice President, Westchester Housing Programs
Tracy Rhett
Asst. Vice President, Youth and Employment Services
Valerie C. Smith
Vice President, NYC Housing Programs
Gilbert Soto
Asst. Vice President, NYC Shelter Programs
Samantha Valencia
Vice President, Property and Asset Management
Stephanie Viola
Vice President, Finance
Board of Directors
Jefferson C. Boyce
Co-Chair
Jesse Krasnow
Co-Chair
Betsy Hills Bush
Vice Chair
Robert H. Petrocelli, Jr.
Vice Chair
Seth L. Rosen
Vice Chair
Jonalie Korengold
Secretary
Paul Turovsky
Treasurer