The New Yorkers for New York Campaign & Gala annually recognizes the community, business, political, and philanthropic leaders who are committed to investing in and elevating New Yorkers at the forefront of change in their neighborhoods.
This year’s event will celebrate the vital role of grassroots leaders in championing environmental responsibility, sustainability, and climate resilience efforts in our city.
Join us on Monday, June 3rd, 2024 at the Lighthouse at Chelsea Piers!
Meet the 2024 New Yorkers for New York
Tanesha Ingram
Tanesha "Coach Tea" Ingram is a Bronx Native and co-owner of The Bronx Collab, a community and coworking space in the North Bronx.
The Bronx Collab, a CitizensNYC grantee partner, assists entrepreneurs through training and mentorship, facilitates a monthly pantry, operates a resource hub for young women, and recently converted an outdoor space into a community garden. To date her small business has assisted over 500 entrepreneurs and served thousands of Bronxites via their community pantry.
Tea’s life's work revolves around nonprofit coaching, youth empowerment, and community development. She is a mother, mentor, writer and healer. She is committed to transforming the lives of youth, communities and businesses in The Bronx.
Andrea Reyes
Andrea Reyes is a dedicated fair trade advocate, educator, and sustainable fashion matchmaker. She is the Executive Director of the NYC Fair Trade Coalition, a CitizensNYC grantee partner which offers a unique educational experience for ethically-aligned businesses, students of sustainability, and advocates by creating space to incubate and activate local communities. Reyes oversees the Sustainable Fashion Community Center, a welcoming space in East Harlem where the public can engage in clothing swaps, and explore a fair trade gift shop.
As the founder of A. Bernadette, a sustainable fashion mentorship firm, Andrea is committed to educating and incubating businesses, encouraging the integration of sustainable practices into their operations. With a rich background in education, she has taught at prestigious institutions such as Pace University, Kent State, FIT, and currently holds teaching positions at LIM College.
An accomplished author, Andrea has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing with her work titled “Apparel Costing.” Currently pursuing a doctoral degree in business administration at Pace University, she focuses on ESG policies within the fashion industry, showcasing her dedication to advancing sustainable practices in the business realm.
2024 Campaign Co-Chairs
Janet L. Burak, Esq. | Thomas C. Israel | Joel Press | Chris Ruggeri
You Can Make a Difference!
Your support plays a critical role in enabling CitizensNYC to help New Yorkers—especially those in low-income areas—come together and improve the quality of life in their neighborhoods. With your partnership, CitizensNYC will make hundreds of grants to empower grassroots leaders and neighborhood business owners across all 5 boroughs.
