Chad Purkey is the Interim Executive Director at the Association for a Better New York (ABNY). Mr. Purkey is responsible for working with the Chairman and CEO to develop and execute ABNY’s strategic direction, priorities, programming, and agenda; overseeing ABNY’s program staff and working with more than 250 member organizations on issue-specific advocacy campaigns and policy proposals.  

Prior to ABNY, Mr. Purkey served as the Executive Director of the Myrtle Avenue Brooklyn Partnership where, after holding several other roles with the organization since 2011, directed the local Business Improvement District from 2019-2023. Mr. Purkey graduated from Pratt Institute with a Master’s degree in City & Regional Planning and also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Historic Preservation from the Savannah College of Art & Design (SCAD). 

Joshua Reyes is the Program Manager at the Association for a Better New York (ABNY). Mr. Reyes is responsible for managing all ABNY program areas including the ABNY Fellowship Programs, ABNY Young Professionals, ABNY Women, and ABNY Special Projects. Prior to ABNY, Mr. Reyes worked as Programs Officer at SEEDS Access Changes Everything and was responsible for managing the College Scholars Program along with supporting the recruitment and placement process. Mr. Reyes graduated from Seton Hall University with a bachelor’s degree in Public Relations.

Zina Robbins-Maldonado is the Membership and Events Manager at the Associations for a Better New York (ABNY). Zina is responsible for managing and supporting ABNY membership. This includes coordinating and executing all ABNY member events such as Power Events, ABNY Talks, ABNYchats and Steering Committee meetings. Zina graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and holds a degree in Communication Arts and Political Science.

John Napisa is the Special Events Coordinator at the Association for a Better New York. His responsibilities include volunteer coordination for all ABNY events, as well as background activities ensuring the smooth operation of events. Mr. Napisa attended Hunter College and holds a degree in German Language and Literature.