New York State Advisory Council on Lead Poisoning Prevention Membership
Current Membership and Vacancies 2023
| Name | Seat Category | County of Residence |
|---|---|---|
| Public Members | ||
| Matthew Chachere | Environmental Group | Kings |
| Amy Gildemeister | Local Government | Schoharie |
| Nathan Graber | Professional Medical Organization | Albany |
| Barbara Hackley | Undesignated (At Large Public Position) | New York |
| Tiesha Jones | Parent Advocate | Bronx |
| Debra Lewis | Child Health Advocate | Onondaga |
| Morri Markowitz | Hospital | Westchester |
| Thomas Muscarella | Undesignated (At Large Public Position) | Erie |
| Dr. Lorenz Neuwirth | Educator | Richmond |
| John Shannon | Labor Union | Oswego |
| 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 |
| Gerard Hathaway | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
