Michael Clarke is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and program administrator with more than 30 years of experience in New York City's non-profit healthcare and human services sector. Since earning his Master’s in Social Work from Stony Brook University in 1994, Michael has held both clinical and administrative positions at several impactful organizations, including St. Vincent’s, Brooklyn Center for Psychotherapy, Bronx Lebanon Special Care Center, the AIDS Service Center of Lower Manhattan, and Housing Works.

Michael joined Housing Works in 2006 as Vice President of Case Management, and in 2013, he was promoted to the Housing Works Executive Team. Currently serving as Senior Vice President of Programs, he is responsible for strategic growth, quality of care, and fiscal management across a broad portfolio that includes case management, workforce development, reentry services, adult day healthcare, transitional housing, and youth prevention services.

Since 2012, Michael has been actively involved with iHealth, playing a pivotal role in the organization’s early development. Over his 12-year tenure as an iHealth member, he has chaired multiple committees and workgroups, served as an alternate board member, and helped shape the organization’s advocacy strategy. Currently serving as the iHealth Board Chair, Michael remains dedicated to improving access to care for all New Yorkers.

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Daniel Lowy has cultivated an extensive career in social work over the past 22 years. Mr. Lowy embarked on his career with Argus Community, Inc. in November 2002, initially serving as a Clinical Case Manager Supervisor within the ACCESS COBRA Case Management Program. By August 2006, Mr. Lowy’s leadership abilities earned him the position of Assistant Director of the ACCESS Program. Later that year, he was elevated to Clinical Director of the Elizabeth L. Sturz Outpatient Center, an OASAS-certified program specializing in intensive outpatient chemical dependency treatment.

In 2010, Mr. Lowy advanced to the role of Executive Oversight Director at Argus Community and following Argus Community’s acquisition of Phase Piggy Back, Inc. in January 2012, Mr. Lowy took on additional responsibilities, overseeing three new OASAS-certified programs. His work included managing the transition and implementing new projects in collaboration with OASAS.

In May 2012, Mr. Lowy began managing Argus Community’s Ryan White HIV/AIDS Care Coordination program (ACCESS II) and the Health Home Chronic Illness Care Management program. His career continued to progress with his promotion to Vice President in July 2014 and Senior Vice President in May 2015. Following Argus Community’s merger with BOOM!Health in April 2018, Mr. Lowy’s role expanded to include overseeing BOOM!Health’s health, harm reduction, prevention, and wellness initiatives. By June 2020, he was promoted to Deputy Executive Director of Argus Community.  In July 2021, Argus Community acquired St. Mary’s Center, and Mr. Lowy was entrusted with overseeing its integration and operations. His leadership extended further with his board membership at Amida Care, where he contributes to the governance and strategic direction of the organization. In April 2023, he assumed the role of Chief Administrative Officer and in July of 2024, to his current position, Chief Strategy Officer.

Outside of his roles at Argus Community and BOOM!Health, Mr. Lowy has contributed to academia as an Assistant Adjunct Professor at the City University of New York Lehman College since September 2006, teaching courses in social work practice, substance abuse interventions, and agency-based supervision. Additionally, since July 2016, he has provided Motivational Interviewing training as an outside consultant for NewYork-Presbyterian Hospitals. Mr. Lowy currently serves as Treasurer of Community Care Management Partners (CCMP) Health Home, reflecting his deep commitment to financial stewardship and organizational leadership. Mr. Lowy is also an active board member of iHealth and Engagewell IPA, further demonstrating his dedication to community-based advocacy and collaboration.

John Darin has over 40 years of programmatic and administrative experience in the field of socialservices. Since 1997, he has served as the President and CEO of NADAP, and under his leadership,NADAP has grown from 16 staff serving 1,000 clients to almost 400 staff serving over 35,000clients annually in 6 locations and 23 satellite offices throughout New York City and Long Island.As NADAP’s President, John provides oversight and direction to a multi-service agency with anannual budget of $30 million dedicated to helping people with medical, behavioral health,employment and social service needs become self-sufficient.John holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration (BBA) from Bernard M. Baruch College.He is also a Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) and aninternationally Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (ICADC). He is a registered lobbyist in NYCand NYS and a Notary Public. He was selected as a National Fellow Leader by Boston University’sJoin Together National Fellow Leadership Program.John served as a consultant to the U.S. Department of Justice and to the U.S. Department ofEducation and is currently the Vice Chairman of The Coalition for Community Services. In additionto serving on the iHealth, Inc. Board of Directors, he also serves on the Board of InUnity Allianceand Advanced Health Network and Recovery Health Solutions (AHN/RHS).

Therese R. Rodriguez is the Chief Executive Officer of Apicha Community Health Center, formerly known as Asian & Pacific Islander Coalition on HIV/AIDS. She has led the organization since 1997. Under Therese’s leadership, Apicha CHC transformed from an AIDS Service Organization to a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in 2015.

Therese currently serves on the Board of the National Minority AIDS Council and was appointed by Governor Andrew Cuomo to the New York State End of AIDS Task Force, to develop recommendations for the blueprint to end the HIV epidemic by 2020. She is a member of the New York State Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS and represents Apicha CHC in the National LGBT Primary Care Alliance. Therese was also a member of the NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s Commission for Runaway and Homeless LGBT Youth, which devised strategies to address the unique needs of LGBT youth before they run away.

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A long-time resident of Queens, Therese was born and raised in the Philippines. She earned her Bachelor of Arts and Business Administration degree from St. Theresa’s College in the Philippines.

Yurilka A. Hernandez is a highly qualified and experienced Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) in New York. She is a bilingual, bi-cultural Hispanic professional with over 15 years of expertise in mental health, substance abuse disorders, cultural competency, immigrant family services, and clinical supervision.

Yurilka holds a Bachelor of Science and Master of Social Work (MSW) from New York University, Silver School of Social Work, a Post-Master’s Certificate in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy from the Manhattan Institute for Psychoanalysis (2016), a Post-Master’s in Executive Leadership for Non-Profit Organizations from New York University (2019), and a Certified Middle Management credential from the National Council for Behavioral Health (2017).

Her Professional Roles include: Assistant Vice President of Crisis and Care Coordination Services and Integration Services at Acacia Network, where she leads a team of over 100 clinical and 15 administrative staff; Adjunct Professor for the online Master’s program in Social Work at Adelphi University.  Yurilka is an active participant in advocacy efforts in Washington DC and Albany, representing social work communities and advocating for individual well-being.

A sampling of notable achievements includes being the Recipient of the Sapphire Award (2021)

from the National Association of Social Workers (NASW), as well as Co-Authoring of "Latinx in Social

Work, Volume 1."

Currently she works at Acacia Network, the second-largest Latino-led non-profit organization in the U.S.,

where she manages Crisis Stabilization Centers, Health Homes, and Care Coordination programs, and

actively making significant contributions to the behavioral health team.

Michael Rustin, Vice President of Adult Day Healthcare  and Substance Use Services for Harlem United  is experienced in program implementation, service design, fiscal management, and oversight of multiple programs. His current portfolio includes the Adult Day Healthcare, Health Home, Food and Nutrition, and Vocational Education programs. Prior to joining Harlem United in 2011, Michael served as the Associate Executive Director for Youth and Family Services for the Southeast Bronx Neighborhood Centers, Inc., (SEBNC). While at SEBNC Michael implemented new programs and oversaw the management of several agency facilities and budgets. Michael has expertise in managed care, advocacy programs, HIV/AIDS service, homelessness, business development, and collaboration with community organizations. Michael is a Licensed Social Worker and graduate of Fordham University.

Nadine Akinyemi is the Executive Director of Bridging Access To Care (BAC), a multi-service community-based health care organization. Founded as the Brooklyn AIDS Task Force in 1986, BAC now provides mental health, substance use, housing, health education, healthcare navigation, and other social support services to individuals and families from all parts of the city.

Nadine has over 20 years of experience working in the social service and health care field, with a focus on HIV/AIDS patient care, program development, as well as research in both hospital and community-based settings. She joined BAC in 1998 and has developed in-depth knowledge about the mission and the work of the organization. Before she was appointed Executive Director, Nadine held several positions, including Treatment Adherence Coordinator, Acting Director of Support Services, Director of Clinical Services, and Deputy Executive Director.  Nadine is a published author and a Clinical Associate at the New York Technical College School of Nursing. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Biology from Brooklyn College and a Master’s degree in Health Administration (MHA) from the University of Phoenix. Nadine currently serves as Vice President of the Board of Directors of EngageWell IPA.  

Arnaldo Jara, MBA, joined the iHealth Board on 6/26/24. Arnaldo has nearly 20 years of experience providing services to the underserved, with 15 of those being with The Alliance for Positive Change. Throughout his tenure at Alliance, he has served in various capacities in the Care Management program from providing direct services to administrative roles. In his time with Alliance, he has assisted with the continued growth of the organization by building relationships with medical providers across New York City, and seeing the organization expand to several offices across New York City to continue to service those populations most in need.

    Currently he serves as the Vice President of Care Management and Treatment Adherence where he is directly responsible for all operations of the Health Homes program. Throughout 2023 and 2024 he tirelessly advocated on behalf of the program to lawmakers to ensure the programs future viability to keep servicing the most vulnerable populations.

Arnaldo has a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Fordham University and a Masters in Business Administration from Long Island University.

Yaberci Perez-Cubillan is a hands-on, driven leader with a solid track record in the behavioral health industry, possessing a rich mix of technical, financial, and operations experience. As Chief Program Officer, Yaberci oversees Acacia Network’s Primary Care and Behavioral Health program portfolios, in addition to Special Projects & Initiatives, as well as the operational functioning of Acacia Network’s programs and operational initiatives, in coordination with the Director of Operations. She also provides guidance and support in the strategic development of various goals, including integration of the programs and healthcare systems to meet high standards and best practices.

In her prior role, Yaberci served as Acacia’s Senior Vice President for Behavioral Health and Primary Care Integrated Services, in charge of overseeing operations for Acacia Network’s Behavioral and Primary Care Portfolios, including Health Homes, which comprise 39 programs in total. Acacia Network’s behavioral health portfolio employs over 500 individuals and provides services to a unique patient population of 5,700 individuals and families. This diverse portfolio includes a combined total of twenty-two outpatient and residential programs licensed by the New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) and six programs licensed by the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH), in addition to a significant number of federal and local grants ranging from the provision of integrated care to work performed at Ryker’s Island.

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Yaberci has been on the cutting edge of service delivery, and successfully led one of a few programs to become a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC). CCBHC is an outgrowth of the Federal Mental Health Excellence Act, establishing the highest standards for integrated behavioral health treatment, the foundation to the movement into value-based payment in the behavioral health field. She has become a topic expert and has participated in various panels with the National Council for Behavioral Health to highlight innovative approaches to care and the use of the CCBHC model to treat co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.

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Yaberci is a recipient of the 2016 Leadership Award by the Latino Social Work Coalition, a 2020 recipient of Entre Nosotras Leadership Award, as well as a 2020 SAPHIRE Leadership Award, NASW. She is a Hunter College School of Social Work graduate and is a trained Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-R). She completed a Post-Master’s Certificate Program in Executive Leadership at New York University, Silver School of Social Work.

Yaberci is also an Adjunct Professor at Adelphi University, and serves as a Board Member at the National Council for Behavioral Health, As-One Behavioral Health Care Collaborative, ASAP C-3 Board, NYS Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare, the Coalition for Behavioral Health, Treatment Communities of America and iHealth.

Dr. Schiller has studied, worked, and conducted research in the Social Services and HIV field for over 34 years.  He has a BA in Psychology from St. Anselm College (Manchester, NH), two Masters Degrees in Psychology from Hunter College (New York) and Fielding Graduate University (Santa Barbara, CA) and a PhD in Clinical Psychology from the Fielding Graduate University.  After working as a case aide for those with severe mental illness (FEGS, NY, 1989), from 1990-1993 Dr. Schiller worked as one of the front line HIV case managers at St. Clare's Hospital, NY, during the early years of the epidemic.  This was followed by his tenure at the current place of employment, Argus Community (Bronx, NY) where he served as the Program Director (1993-2006), the Vice President of HIV Services (2003-2006), and the Deputy Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer (2006-present).  His clinical and research experience consists of an appointment at the Duchess County Dept. of Mental Hygiene (Poughkeepsie, NY, 2005-2006), qualitative data analysis for the Women's Ways of Knowing Diversity Project (Fielding Graduate Institute, 1995-1996), and an examination of patient and provider attachment styles and the impact upon treatment in a busy HIV outpatient case management clinic (Argus Community, Inc., 2008).  Dr. Schiller has also served as an Adjunct Faculty at Hunter College (New York, 1998-2001) and Lehman College (Bronx, NY). 

Dr. Schiller's domestic and international presentations include: The Impact of the Interpersonal Dynamic on Case Management Services (Albany, NY, 2009), Continued Quality Improvement/Assurance in the Community Follow-Up Case Management Program (2004, Albany, NY), How far Have We Come? Celebrating Growth in the HIV Community Based Case Management Program (AI-NYSDOH, March, 2003, Albany, NY) and Essentials of COBRA Case Management (NYS DOH, Albany, NY, 1997).  His publications to date include: Examination of Six Patient Characteristics as Indicators of Ongoing Utilization of Case Management Services (St. Clare’s Hospital, Secondary Author for the VII International Conference on AIDS, Florence, Italy, 1991), HIV Infection, Sexual Orientation and Significant Risk Factors in an Urban Designated AIDS Center (Primary author; published Conference Abstract Volume, VIII International Conference on AIDS/III STD World Congress, Holland, 1992), and The Impact of Attachment Styles, Health Distress, and Proximity on Treatment Outcome in an HIV-Positive Cohort (Published Dissertation, 2008 and presented at the West-East Institute, University of Vienna, 2015).

Dr. Schiller has served as a member of the Bronx Montefiore Hospital Community Advisory Board (2003), a Co-Chair of the NYS Dept. of Health Statewide CORBA Case Management Technical Assistance Group (1996-1997), and a Board Member at Large for the Partnership for the Homeless in NYC (1991).  His excellence in the human service and case management fields has been recognized in 1997 in his receipt of the second annual Dr. Nicholas Rango Case Management Award from the NYS-DOH AIDS Institute, and an Achievement Award from Mario Biaggi, Member of Congress (1978).  He continues to be recognized by the AIDS Institute and asked to provide technical assistance to case management programs throughout NYC.  He maintains membership in the American Psychological Association, the New York State Psychological Association, and the International Association of Applied Psychologists.