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
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
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