Saeeda Lesley Dunston is the Chief Executive Officer at Elmcor Youth & Adult Activities, Inc. since August 2014.  She is recognized among her peers and human service providers throughout New York State for developing and implementing culturally competent programs and services that address the challenges encountered by marginalized communities, in empowering individuals and families to become change agents and engaged participants in their communities.

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Prior to Elmcor, Ms. Dunston served in senior management positions and served several boroughs and citywide advocacy and policy focused coalitions that address poverty, anti-racism, health care needs of marginalized populations and communities throughout New York City.