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Editorial team

nycnonprofits.org editorial team

nycnonprofits.org is run by a standing editorial team. Each author has their own beats and voice — here's who is responsible for what.

  • Vernon Styles, Data Architect & Sector Cartographer Covers: Sector Research · Directory & Atlas

    Former database administrator for the NYC Mayor's Office of Contract Services, now mapping the financial and operational footprint of the city's nonprofits. He specializes in turning convoluted tax returns and grant reports into clear, searchable intelligence.

  • Roxanne Blevins, Crisis Manager & Philanthropy Critic Covers: Risk & Management · Philanthropy News

    A veteran interim executive director who has stepped in to rescue half a dozen failing NYC nonprofits. She knows exactly where the bodies are buried in boardrooms and foundation offices, bringing a pragmatic, no-nonsense perspective to sector news and risk mitigation.

  • Edward Banes, Policy Navigator & Advocacy Strategist Covers: Policy & Advocacy

    A former legislative director for the City Council's Committee on General Welfare, he now helps nonprofits translate complex legislative shifts into on-the-ground advocacy. He understands the friction between City Hall mandates and community needs.