You are cordially invited to join us as we honor the past and chart the course for our future. We welcome the former First Lady of New York City, Chirlane McCray, writer, editor and advocate for mental health and social justice who will be our keynote speaker.

Chirlane McCray is nationally recognized as a champion for mental health reform. Named a 2019 “World Health Organization Champion” and a 2020 Empire Whole Health Hero by Crain’s New York, Ms. McCray created the NYC Mayor’s Office of Community Mental Health (previously known as ThriveNYC), the most comprehensive mental health plan of any city or state in the nation. She leads the Cities Thrive Coalition, bringing together more than 200 mayors, county officials, and thought leaders from all 50 states to improve mental health care delivery. As the co-chair of New York City’s Taskforce on Racial Inclusion and Equity, Ms. McCray helps ensure that the city’s recovery from COVID-19 includes giving hard hit communities access to mental health care, broadband, and small business support. The First Lady also chairs the Mayor’s Fund to Advance New York City and co-chairs the NYC Commission on Gender Equity.