New York State Advisory Council on Lead Poisoning Prevention Membership
Current Membership and Vacancies 2024
Name | Seat Category | County of Residence | Initial appointment | Reappointment | Term Expiration |
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Public Members | |||||
Matthew Chachere | Environmental Group | Kings | 3/23/2009 | 4/1/2010 | 4/4/2013 |
Amy Gildemeister | Undesignated (At Large Public Position) | Schoharie | 9/21/2022 | 4/1/2024 | 4/4/2026 |
Nathan Graber | Undesignated (At Large Public Position) | Albany | 1/29/2020 | 4/1/2024 | 4/4/2026 |
Barbara Hackley | Undesignated (At Large Public Position) | New York | 5/14/2018 | 4/25/2021 | |
Tiesha Jones | Parent Advocate | Bronx | 11/16/2021 | 6/10/2024 | |
Debra Lewis | Child Health Advocate | Onondaga | 12/17/2021 | 4/4/2023 | |
Morri Markowitz | Hospital | Westchester | 10/29/2013 | 3/12/2024 | 4/4/2026 |
Thomas Muscarella | Local Government | Erie | 5/14/2018 | 4/4/2024 | 4/4/2027 |
Dr. Lorenz Neuwirth | Educator | Richmond | 9/8/2023 | 4/18/2025 | |
John Shannon | Labor Union | Oswego | 2/2/2009 | 4/4/2011 | |
Vacant | Community Group | ||||
Vacant | Industry | ||||
Vacant | Local Housing Authority | ||||
Vacant | Real Estate | ||||
Vacant | Undesignated (At Large Public Position) | ||||
Commissioner Designees | |||||
Gary Ginsberg, Chair | Department of Health | Albany | |||
Pamela S. Hadad Hurst | Department of Environmental Conservation | Albany | |||
Michael Webber | NYS Homes and Community Renewal | Albany | |||
Amy Phillips | Department of Labor | Albany | |||
Mark DeCicco | Office of Children & Family Services | Albany | |||
Thomas Keenan | Office of Temporary & Disability Assistance | Albany | |||
John Addario | Department of State | Albany |
Process for Filling Vacancies:
Vacancies resulting from a Council member's resignation shall be filled with candidates who meet the requirements of the membership as provided for in Public Health Law § 1370-b.
Candidates interested in the vacancy process can reach out to: lppp@health.ny.gov
Expenses/Reimbursement:
For members requiring travel to attend meetings, NYSDOH will provide reimbursement for receipted transportation expenses (mileage, tolls, parking), lodging (at the current government rate), and an allowance for meals.
SFY | Date | Expense Type | Vendor | Amount | Total Expenses by SFY |
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SFY23 | 4.20.22 | Meeting Space/Equipment/Parking | ESP Meeting Room | $800.00 | $3,470 |
SFY23 | 4.20.22 | Webcasting | Total Webcasting | $2,672.00 | |
SFY24 | 5.2.23 | Meeting Space/Equipment/Parking | ESP Meeting Room | $690.00 | $7,833 |
SFY24 | 5.2.23 | Webcasting | Total Webcasting | $2,930.00 | |
SFY24 | 5.2.23 | Travel (meal allowance, tolls, personal car mileage, parking) | Morri Markowitz | $223.00 | |
SFY24 | 11.8.23 | Meeting Space/Equipment | ESP Meeting Room | $670.00 | |
SFY24 | 11.8.23 | Webcasting | Total Webcasting | $2,570 | |
SFY24 | 11.8.23 | Travel (meal Allowance, tolls, personal car mileage, parking) | TBD – Projecting expenses for 3 attendees @ $250/ea | $750 | |
SFY25 | TBD – Fall 2024 | Meeting Space/Equipment/Parking | TBD - (ESP Meeting Room) | $670 | $3,990 |
SFY25 | TBD – Fall 2024 | Webcasting | TBD - (Total Webcasting | $2,570 | |
SFY25 | TBD – Fall 2024 | Travel (meal allowance, tolls, personal car mileage, parking) | TBD – Projecting expenses for 3 attendees @ $250/ea | $750 |