Stephany E. Garcia

Stephany is the Director of Community Inspired Networks for Change (CommunityINC) at JobsFirst NYC, where she leads national efforts to design, launch, and scale workforce funder collaboratives and community-driven intermediaries across the United States. She partners with local leaders, educators, philanthropy, and public systems to build the infrastructure communities need to advance economic mobility and create long-term change.

Previously, Stephany managed JobsFirst NYC’s Community Solutions initiatives, advancing place-based strategies, infrastructure development, and community engagement in New York City. Prior to joining JobsFirst NYC, she served as Director of Core Services at The Knowledge House, building tech talent pipelines and opening doors for high-tech careers for young adults in the Bronx. With nearly a decade of experience in workforce development and the nonprofit sector, Stephany specializes in partnership development, cross-sector collaboration, and strategic stakeholder engagement. Stephany has also served as the Chapter Director (Portland, OR & New York City) of ChickTech, a national organization dedicated to increasing female representation in technology.

She holds a BA in Art History with a concentration in Philosophy from Columbia University.

David Charron serves as JobsFirst NYC’s Executive Vice President, bringing 20 years of expertise in workforce development, higher education and nonprofit leadership. In this role, he provides strategic guidance and leadership to advance the organization’s expanding vision and impact.

Prior to joining JobsFirst NYC in 2024, he co-founded Powerful Youth, an international social enterprise that has empowered thousands of young leaders to create social impact through award-winning leadership programs. Prior to this, he led various strategic initiatives as the Director of Summer Programs and Planning at Quinnipiac University as well as an Associate Director at The University at Buffalo Office of Career Services. David has also played integral roles leading cross-disciplinary teams at the M&T Bank Foundation, Opportunities for a Better Tomorrow, DREAM, and BronxWorks.

David holds a Master of Business Administration from the University at Buffalo School Management and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Theater from Bates College.

His contributions have been recognized through media interviews in Newsweek and NBC Connecticut as well as three consecutive iStudy Global awards.

Marjorie D. Parker serves as the CEO and President of JobsFirst NYC. Marjorie has over 25 years of experience overseeing adult and youth services initiatives and consulting for nonprofit organizations. Marjorie served as Deputy Executive Director before assuming leadership of JobsFirst NYC in 2017.

Prior to joining JobsFirst NYC, she was the Deputy Executive Director of Programs at Opportunities for a Better Tomorrow. Marjorie has also held positions at the CUNY Research Foundation and the New York City Department of Youth and Community Development. She serves as the current Board Chair of Reconnect NYC.

Marjorie holds a bachelor’s degree from Fordham University, a master’s in public administration from New York University, a Certificate in Executive Education from the Senior Leaders Program at Columbia Business School, and a Certificate in Strategic Perspectives in Nonprofit Management from Harvard Business School.

Marjorie has distinguished herself as a transformative leader, earning consecutive high-profile recognitions that underscore her significant impact on workforce development and partnership building, including being named a Robin Hood Power Fund Leader in 2022, a Crain’s New York Business Notable Black Leader in 2023, and a City & State Economic Development Trailblazer in 2024.