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East Harlem Council for Human Services, Inc. 60th Anniversary Inaugural Gala Tuesday, April 22nd, 2025 (www.boriken.org/gala) Meet our MC Dr. Malik Yoba & DJ Tony Touch Dr. Malik Yoba- Although this 3x NAACP Image Award winning actor offers over three decades of commitment to the arts with over fifty film credits and more than a dozen lead roles in network/cable television series, he considers himself a community and youth advocate first. Born in the South Bronx and raised in Harlem, it was his debut in the 1993 Disney classic Cool Runnings and his performance as NYPD Detective J.C. Williams in the groundbreaking nineties police drama, New York Undercover, that catapulted Malik into the fabric of American culture. A serial entrepreneur, he is the founder and CEO of Yoba Development, a diversified portfolio company specializing in real estate, education, and media. As a mission-driven firm, they are committed to building human capacity through education and media while simultaneously pursuing sustainable, affordable and market rate mixed-use development projects in transitioning neighborhoods. Yoba Development has active real estate projects in New York, Baltimore, Augusta GA, Chicago and Charleston. In 2022, Malik received an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from Livingstone College. In 2023, he co-founded Yoba Global Solutions a federal contracting business with several of his family members where he serves as Head of Business Development and in 2024 was named to the Advisory Board for Sub- Saharan Africa for US EXIM Bank. Tony Touch- The Legacy Continues. Tony Touch A.K.A Tony Toca continues to be a force to be reckoned with. Tony Touch, an icon in Hip Hop and in the Urban Hispanic genre plus seasoned player in the game, is a true innovator and has revolutionized the DJ game over and over. From his legendary mix tapes to his skills on the 1’s and 2’s, he has become one of Hip Hop’s most recognized DJ’s. This C.E.O/Artist/Producer is now currently working on his 7th commercial release titled “The Piece Maker 3…Return of the 50 MC’s” and is expected to make history once again. Tony Touch began as a B-Boy during the rap music renaissance era of the early 80’s. Heavily influenced by pioneers like the Rock Steady Crew, Grandmaster Flash, Red Alert,” Little” Louie Vega, and Jam Master Jay, he quickly shifted his interests towards the turntables. Toca is known for his legendary mix tapes like the original 50 MC’s parts 1, 2 and 3. Included in this series are some of the hottest artists in the game such as KRS ONE, Kool G Rap, Big Daddy Kane, Wyclef, M.O.P., Big L, Mos Def and many more all coming together for one collective piece. This along with the countless other mix tapes, Tony became recognized in the streets and industry as the real ‘Mix Tape King.’ Brian Dodson

East Harlem Council for Human Services, Inc. 60th Anniversary Inaugural Gala Tuesday, April 22nd, 2025 (www.boriken.org/gala) Meet our Gala Co-Chairs- Debbie Salas-Lopez, MD, MPH, FACP & Brendan G. Carr, MD, MA, MS As senior vice president of community wellness and population health, Debbie Salas-Lopez, MD, MPH, FACP, oversees Northwell Health’s community and population health strategy, including community relations, health management, risk-based arrangements, community health partnerships, corporate social responsibility, and the community health needs assessment across all of our markets. Dr. Salas-Lopez joined Northwell in 2019 as senior vice president for transformation, responsible for system value-based initiatives that improve health and care delivery. She assumed her leadership role after serving as the chief transformation officer at Lehigh Valley Health Network, where she led strategy and oversaw a unique and broad portfolio, including community- based and population health initiatives, telehealth, connected care and innovation, strategic partnerships, and operational redesigning of the clinical delivery system. At Lehigh Valley, Dr. Salas-Lopez held various academic and clinical leadership positions. In 2009, she was appointed the Leonard Parker. Brendan G. Carr, MD, MA, MS, Chief Executive Officer, and the Kenneth L. Davis, MD, Distinguished Chair, Mount Sinai Health System, is a nationally recognized leader in academic medicine and health policy. His leadership is grounded in driving innovation; developing the most cutting-edge cures, data-driven treatments, and compassionate support; and delivering it for all New Yorkers. With the Board of Trustees, Dr. Carr is advancing Mount Sinai’s capacity to conduct ground-breaking research, pioneer innovative care, and provide a world- class education to future health care leaders. He guides the health system’s strategy, operations, and business development, including the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and over 400 ambulatory locations and physician practices. Dr. Carr leads as a physician-scientist. He completed his residency in emergency medicine, as well as fellowships in trauma and surgical critical care and in health policy research. With over 20 years of emergency medicine experience, he is a renowned physician, care delivery system strategist, empathetic teacher, and health policy researcher. Today, in addition to his role as CEO, Dr. Carr remains clinically active in Mount Sinai’s Emergency Department. David Reich, GARY C BUTTS, MD, Michael Dowling, David Battinelli

East Harlem Council for Human Services, Inc. 60th Anniversary Inaugural Gala Tuesday, April 22nd, 2025 (www.boriken.org/gala) Steve Madden- Community Care Champion?Award The Steve Madden Employee Resource Group, De La Sole was established in 2020. De La Sole is a dynamic, employee resource group dedicated to celebrating our Hispanic & Latino employees within the Steve Madden family. Their mission is to create a community of celebration and recognition for our Hispanic and Latino employees and to share our unique cultures with the entire corporation. As part of their efforts, De La Sole has sought to give back to communities, identifying organizations that serve Latino populations and supporting their efforts. De La Sole has been a supporter of the East Harlem Council for Human Services, Inc.’s Boriken Health Center located in East Harlem. They have offered merchandise, funding and volunteer efforts. Their work is tremendously important to us and has helped us to deliver on our mission. We are pleased to honor them in recognition of such.

East Harlem Council for Human Services, Inc. 60th Anniversary Inaugural Gala Tuesday, April 22nd, 2025 (www.boriken.org/gala) Meet our Honorees- Apple Bank- Trusted Community Partner??Award From the remnants of the Civil War, a new America emerged. The country was shifting from an agrarian society to one that was more modernized, and various financial reforms compelled the formation of banks throughout the country. While many of those institutions have disappeared into history, Apple Bank continues to stand strong, tracing its roots to the founding bank that was established in 1863 in the Dutch community of Haarlem, New York. In prosperous Haarlem, a group of men committed to serve the financial needs of their neighbors under the auspices of the Haarlem Savings Bank. The Haarlem of that time would be unrecognizable today, with working farms and undeveloped lots dominating the landscape. In April 1863, these men convened at the Rosenbourgh Haarlem Bridge House, a tavern owned by one of the bank’s first trustees, to finalize paperwork that led to the bank opening its doors in June, about a month before the infamous draft riots tore apart the city. At the time, the bank was one of the few structures in the neighborhood. Today, Apple Bank continues their commitment to the Harlem community. They are true partners reaching out to the residents of Harlem and East Harlem, educating them on banking, offering financial literacy education and supporting community-based organizations deliver on their mission. Apple Bank has been a wonderful partner to the East Harlem Council for Human Services, Inc. and we are pleased to honor them for their unending efforts.

East Harlem Council for Human Services, Inc. 60th Anniversary Inaugural Gala Tuesday, April 22nd, 2025 (www.boriken.org/gala) Meet our Honorees- John Gungie Rivera- Hero of Hope Award John “Gungie” Rivera is considered one of the finest conductors in the music and nightlife space. His journey began in the Castle Hill section of the Bronx, where he witnessed how music brought his family together. “Gungie,” the first word he ever uttered, became his moniker early on. T Gungie started his career as a DJ, familiarizing the world with the classics we enjoy today. His passion for music and his ability to bring people together quickly led him to become one of the most sought-after nightclub promoters in New York City history. Beginning his journey in the late 1980s, he dominated the nightclub scene for three decades. Never satisfied with complacency, Gungie transitioned to a career as a well-respected Music Industry executive. He produced hits and eventually landed his own recording label, “Prestigio,” under the Sony Discos umbrella. Gungie immediately struck Gold as label CEO when his first artist, introduced under the “Prestigio” title, became one of the fastest-selling independent artists in Sony Discos Distributed Label to go Gold. Despite all the success and accolades that “Gungie” has achieved, his most rewarding accomplishment is giving back to his community, especially youth. When the political world approached “Gungie’s” company to engage a younger demographic to vote and understand the issues that impact today’s youth, he leveraged the power of music and created “Salsa the Vote.” The campaign empowered young people by involving them in decisions that affect their future. In the late 90’s and early 2000’s “Gungie’s Salsa the Vote registered over 20,000 people to vote at all of his night club and concert events. “Gungie” also organized marketing and fundraising campaigns for the Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club, produced the annual galas for Promesa Foundation, and was part of a Latino division for the charitable organization LIFEBeat. Always eager to enrich his community with Latin culture, Gungie became a restaurateur, launching Babalu, which featured dishes from all Latin countries. Today, Gungie is the CEO of the Rivera Marketing and Media group, which offers media buying, digital marketing, creative services, public relations, political consulting and artist development. RMM Group also secures endorsement deals for high-profile TV, film, media, and sports clients. Gungie’s greatest passion is his devotion to the Cristian Rivera Foundation, over which he presides. In 2009, he tragically lost his six-year-old son, Cristian, to a rare brain stem tumor known as Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG). The disease primarily affects children under the age of nine. There is currently no cure for this inoperable cancer. Rivera has dedicated his life to finding a cure for DIPG. With the Foundation, he is poised to change the world. Dr. Malik Yoba

East Harlem Council for Human Services, Inc. 60th Anniversary Inaugural Gala Tuesday, April 22nd, 2025 (www.boriken.org/gala) Meet our Gala Honorees- Robert Rodriguez- Community Legacy Award Robert J. Rodriguez was appointed Acting President and Chief Executive Officer of the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York effective May 8, 2024, and was confirmed by the New York State Senate on May 22, 2024, as DASNY’s President and Chief Executive Officer. He previously served as New York’s 68th Secretary of State and served as a member of the DASNY Board of Directors. He previously served as a member of the New York State Assembly for 11 years, representing Assembly District. During his time in the New York State Assembly, he was the Co-Chair of the Legislative Task Force on Demographic Research and Reapportionment, founding Chair of the Assembly sub-committee on Infrastructure and Member of Committees on Ways and Means, Housing, Labor, Banking, Corporation and Authorities, and Mental Health. Mr. Rodriguez held positions at Public Financial Management, A.C. Advisory, Inc and Bloomberg L.P. As a civic leader, Mr. Rodriguez served on several volunteer boards including as Chairman of Manhattan Community Board 11 and as a member of the Board of Directors of the Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone. He is also an emerging leader of the New America Alliance and the Council for Urban Professionals (CUP) Fellow. Mr. Rodriguez earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in History and Political Science from Yale University and a Master’s in Business Administration in Finance from New York University’s Stern Business School. DASNY (Dormitory Authority - State of New York )

East Harlem Council for Human Services, Inc. 60th Anniversary Inaugural Gala Tuesday, April 22nd, 2025 (www.boriken.org/gala) Meet our Gala Honorees- Kirk Goodrich- Community Trailblazer Award Mr. Kirk Goodrich has more than 30 years’ experience in the fields of community development, affordable housing finance and real estate development. Much of his initial experience was gained during an almost 10-year tenure overseeing the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) syndication business for Enterprise Community Investment in the New York Region. During that period, 12,000 units of affordable housing were financed in the region with approximately $1 billion invested. He currently serves as President at Monadnock Development. Over the last 14 years, Monadnock has acquired or developed 50 projects containing more than 10,000 units with total development costs in excess of $3.5 billion. Kirk serves as co-host and co-executive producer, with Rafael Cestero, of?The Housing Problem Podcast?which is in Season Four. He also writes and speaks regularly on affordable housing policy and practice. Kirk has executive produced a feature-length documentary on the history and success of the Nehemiah Homeownership Program in Brooklyn, New York, which is set for a 2025 release. kirk goodrich, Dr. Malik Yoba, @

Our inaugural gala, "Saving Lives, Building Futures; Con Corazón y Comunidad" in recognition of our 60th anniversary is now just 41 days away! (Tuesday, April 22nd, 2025). We are excited to celebrate the 6 decades of providing services to our community. There is still time to join us for this milestone celebration where we will share our history, our vision for the future as we continue to work to deliver on our mission as well as recognize some special individuals and organizations. You can get more information by visiting us at www.boriken.org/gala. We hope you will join us for this very special evening. East Harlem Council for Human Services, Inc. Brendan G. Carr, MD, MA, MS Debbie Salas-Lopez, MD, MPH, FACP Dr. Malik Yoba Steve Madden Apple Bank kirk goodrich Robert Rodriguez Brian Dodson Jacqueline Aleman John Gungie Rivera Joseph Betancourt Steven Rivera