As a board member at The New York Foundling, I look forward to being a voice for the children and parents of the Head Start and Early Head Start Programs.”
Lawyer Morales is a graduate of the University of Puerto Rico, Bayamón Campus, where she completed, Magna Laude, a Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Sciences. The analytical foundation of science led her to complete the Juris Doctor at the University of Puerto Rico in May 2009. Lawyer Morales is a partner and president of the law firm Herrero, Morales and Reyes Law Offices, PSC in Puerto Rico, which is dedicated to civil and notarial practice, leading municipal and government agencies litigation, insurance, damages, labor, family and others in that branch. During her 12 years of experience as a lawyer she has appeared before different administrative agencies, as well as before the Courts of Puerto Rico. She also has extensive experience in appellate and review processes before the Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court of Puerto Rico. Lawyer Morales is the mother of a girl, Kamila Nahir (8) and a boy, Héctor Daniel (1), being her youngest a participant in the Early Head Start Program in Vega Alta, Puerto Rico.
La licenciada Morales es egresada de la Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Bayamón, donde completó, Magna Cum Laude, un Bachillerato en Ciencias Biológicas. La base analítica de la ciencia la llevó a completar el Juris Doctor en la Universidad de Puerto Rico en mayo de 2009. La licenciada Morales es socia y presidente del bufete de abogados Herrero, Morales y Reyes Law Offices, PSC en Puerto Rico, el cual se dedica a la práctica civil y notarial, llevando litigios municipales y de agencias de gobierno, seguros, daños y perjuicios, laboral, familia y otros de dicha rama. Durante sus 12 años de experiencia como abogada ha comparecido ante distintas agencias administrativas, así como ante los Tribunales de Puerto Rico. También posee alta experiencia en procesos apelativos y de revisión ante el Tribunal de Apelaciones y el Tribunal Supremo de Puerto Rico. La licenciada Morales es madre de una niña, Kamila Nahir y un niño, Héctor Daniel, éste último siendo participante del Programa Early Head Start en Vega Alta, Puerto Rico.
Combatting childhood inequity and empowering families to better support each other does more than just uplift those most vulnerable—it touches every part of our community. I am honored to have the opportunity to be involved in the Foundling’s mission.”
Stephanie Davis is a Managing Director and senior research analyst covering Healthcare Technology and Distribution. She joined Barclays in 2023 following over a decade of experience covering the Healthcare Technology and IT Services sectors.
Prior to joining Barclays, Ms. Davis led coverage of the Healthcare Technology sector at SVB Securities, Citibank, and J.P. Morgan. Prior to Healthcare Technology, Ms. Davis was an Equity Research Analyst at J.P. Morgan on the #1 ranked Payments, Processors, and IT Services team.
Ms. Davis ranked #3 in the Institutional Investor 2023 All America Research Team for Healthcare Technology and Distribution, and was recognized as a Runner-Up in both 2019 and 2022. She was included in Business Insider’s “Rising Stars of Equity Research” in 2017. Ms. Davis earned a B.A. in Economics and Mathematics from Columbia University and is a CFA charterholder.
As Chief Strategy & Operations Officer, Ellen Eng plans and directs administrative, financial, and operational activities. Ellen brings over 14 years of experience to this role, primarily in the government sector. Before joining The Foundling in 2022, she served as Chief of Staff in the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services and the Office of Management and Budget in the office of New York City’s Mayor. Prior to this, she held analyst positions within the New York City Police Department and the Finance Division of the New York City Council. Additionally, she has experience in the non-profit sphere, having worked as a Program Officer with The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans. Ellen holds a Masters degree from Columbia University and a Bachelor’s degree from Wesleyan University, both in International Affairs.
I’ve dedicated my entire career to ensuring that every person, no matter their circumstance or zip code, has the resources and tools to thrive. This is at the center of The Foundling’s mission, and I am humbled to have the opportunity to add to the rich history and deep impact of this changemaking organization.”
Melanie Hartzog was most recently New York City’s Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services, overseeing the city’s social service agencies. She previously served as the Director of the Mayor’s Office of Management and Budget, where she oversaw the largest municipal budget in the United States, responsible for funding all city programs and services for New Yorkers. Before joining the Office of Management and Budget, Hartzog served as Executive Director of the Children’s Defense Fund. Previously, she served as Family Services Coordinator for the Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services and Deputy Commissioner of the Administration for Children’s Services. She also led a social services unit in the Mayor’s Office of Management and Budget, and was Director of Policy and Advocacy for the Human Services Council of New York City, Inc. Hartzog holds a Master of Science degree from the New School’s Milano School of International Affairs, Management and Urban Policy and Bachelor of Arts from Eckerd College.
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