Executive Staff

In addition to leading a dedicated staff, NYSTRS’ executive team provides counsel to the System’s 10-member Board. The leadership team is committed to providing members with a secure pension while ensuring the System remains a model for pension fund excellence and exceptional customer service. Also see our Organizational Chart.

Thomas K. Lee Executive Director & Chief Investment Officer
Matthew Albano Chief Risk Officer	Don Ampansiri Deputy General Counsel
Margaret Andriola Chief Financial Officer	Paul Cummins Managing Director of Public Equities
Beth Dellea Chief Customer Officer	Miriam Dixon Managing Director of Administration
Kathy Ebert Managing Director of Internal Audit	Emily Ekland Senior Advisor to the Executive Director & Chief Investment Officer
Michael Federici Managing Director of Fixed Income	Sarah Garrand Deputy Chief Technology Officer
David C. Gillan Managing Director of Real Estate	Rebecca Kannan Deputy Managing Director of Administration
Vijay Madala Chief Technology Officer	Danny Malavé Managing Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Kevin Maloney Deputy Managing Director of Real Estate	Matthew Pinchinat Deputy Managing Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Melody Prangley Deputy Chief Actuary	Heidi Travis Deputy Chief Customer Officer
Aaron VanDerwiel Deputy Managing Director of Fixed Income	Gerald J. Yahoudy II Managing Director of Private Equity
Han Yik Senior Advisor to the Executive Director & Chief Investment Officer - Stewardship	Richard A. Young Chief Actuary