Executive Staff

Meet our leadership team responsible for the daily operations of the Retirement System.

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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.

  • Headshot of Thomas K. Lee, Executive Director & Chief Investment Officer

    Thomas K. Lee

    Executive Director & Chief Investment Officer

  • Headshot of Matthew Albano, Chief Risk Officer

    Matthew Albano

    Chief Risk Officer

  • Headshot of Don Ampansiri, Deputy General Counsel

    Don Ampansiri

    General Counsel

  • Headshot of Margaret Andriola, Chief Financial Officer

    Margaret Andriola

    Chief Financial Officer

  • Headshot of Paul Cummins, Managing Director of Public Equities

    Paul Cummins

    Managing Director of Public Equities

  • Headshot of Beth Dellea, Chief Customer Officer

    Beth Dellea

    Chief Customer Officer

  • Headshot of Miriam Dixon, Managing Director of Administration

    Miriam Dixon

    Managing Director of Administration

  • Headshot of Kathy Ebert, Managing Director of Internal Audit

    Kathy Ebert

    Managing Director of Internal Audit

  • Headshot of Emily Ekland, Senior Advisor to the Executive Director & Chief Investment Officer

    Emily Ekland

    Senior Advisor to the Executive Director & Chief Investment Officer

  • Headshot of Michael Federici, Managing Director of Fixed Income

    Michael Federici

    Managing Director of Fixed Income

  • Headshot of Sarah Garrand, Deputy Chief Technology Officer

    Sarah Garrand

    Deputy Chief Technology Officer

  • Headshot of David C. Gillan, Managing Director of Real Estate

    David C. Gillan

    Managing Director of Real Estate

  • Headshot of Rebecca Kannan, Deputy Managing Director of Administration

    Rebecca Kannan

    Deputy Managing Director of Administration

  • Headshot of Vijay Madala, Chief Technology Officer

    Vijay Madala

    Chief Technology Officer

  • Headshot of Danny Malavé, Managing Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

    Danny Malavé

    Managing Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

  • Headshot of Kevin Maloney, Deputy Managing Director of Real Estate

    Kevin Maloney

    Deputy Managing Director of Real Estate

  • Headshot of Matthew Pinchinat, Deputy Managing Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

    Matthew Pinchinat

    Deputy Managing Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

  • Headshot of Melody Prangley, Deputy Chief Actuary

    Melody Prangley

    Deputy Chief Actuary

  • Headshot of Heidi Travis, Deputy Chief Customer Officer

    Heidi Travis

    Deputy Chief Customer Officer

  • Headshot of Binoop Unni, Deputy Managing Director of Public Equities

    Binoop Unni

    Deputy Managing Director of Public Equities

  • Headshot of Aaron VanDerwiel, Deputy Managing Director of Fixed Income

    Aaron VanDerwiel

    Deputy Managing Director of Fixed Income

  • Headshot photo of Brad Woolworth, Deputy Managing Director of Private Equity

    Brad Woolworth

    Deputy Managing Director of Private Equity

  • Headshot of Gerald J. Yahoudy II, Managing Director of Private Equity

    Gerald J. Yahoudy II

    Managing Director of Private Equity

  • Headshot of Han Yik, Senior Advisor to the Executive Director & Chief Investment Officer - Stewardship

    Han Yik

    Senior Advisor to the Executive Director & Chief Investment Officer - Stewardship

  • Headshot of Richard A. Young, Chief Actuary

    Richard A. Young

    Chief Actuary

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