Chaplain Dr. Ingrid P. Lewis-Martin, Chief Advisor to Mayor Eric Adams, is a lifelong New Yorker who has dedicated her career to public service and the well-being of the city’s residents. As the Chief Advisor to the Mayor, she is part of the 3-woman City Hall executive leadership team that runs and operates the daily functions of the Administration. She reports directly to the Mayor on a wide range of issues and initiatives across City government.
Dr. Lewis-Martin was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, and is of Barbadian and Panamanian descent. She earned a Doctor of Education degree from Columbia University, Teachers College, and has over three decades of community service experience. In her current role, she leverages her extensive experience and relationships to collaborate with stakeholders to help address the city’s challenges.
Prior to her appointment as Chief Advisor, Dr. Lewis-Martin served as the Executive Director of the City’s Community Affairs Unit, where she oversaw the development and implementation of the Mayor’s community outreach and engagement strategies. She also previously served as the Commissioner of the New York City Department of Sanitation.
Dr. Lewis-Martin is a Life member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated and is an active member of the Eta Omega Omega chapter in the Bronx, where she has served as Recording Secretary, co-chair of the Rites of Passage Program, and chair of the Leadership Committee.
Claudia V. Schrader – Interim President of York College
Dr. Claudia V. Schrader took the helm as interim president of York College of The City University of New York (CUNY) in January 2024. She is the College’s 8th president and is positioned to make an indelible impact on the lives of so many who choose education as a vehicle for transformation and elevation.
Born and raised on St. Croix, the largest of the United States Virgin Islands, Dr. Schrader earned her undergraduate degree from Rutgers University and her Master of Arts, Master of Education, and Doctorate of Education from Columbia University, Teachers College. She also obtained a certificate from the Institute for Educational Management at the Graduate School of Education at Harvard University.
At Kingsborough Community College (KCC), Dr. Schrader built on a long tradition of excellence. The College is the first CUNY institution to be recognized three times by the Aspen Institute as one of the Top 10 community colleges in the nation and holds a nationally recognized model for Learning Communities.
Recognizing that incoming students were missing out on the excitement of beginning their college experience on campus during the COVID 19 Pandemic, in 2020 Dr. Schrader created the KCC Welcome Wagon. She traveled around Brooklyn and throughout NYC’s other boroughs to meet incoming students at their homes and jobs to welcome them to KCC, and assure them that they would find KCC and its president accessible, available, and ready to support their success.
Prior to becoming president at Kingsborough, Dr. Schrader served as provost and senior vice president at Bronx Community College, CUNY; as associate provost at William Paterson University of New Jersey; and as associate provost at Medgar Evers College, CUNY, where she also held faculty rank with tenure.
Kimberly Williams, Director, Manhattan Regional and Community Affairs
Kimberly Williams is a Brooklyn native of Jamaican descent, who still calls Flatbush home. As the Director for Manhattan Regional and Community Affairs in the Government, Regional and Community Affairs Department at Con Edison, Kimberly leads a team tasked with strengthening relationships across Manhattan and keeping communities up to date on Con Edison’s clean energy, reliability, and energy efficiency commitments.
Outside of the office, Kimberly has maintained her passion for writing and the arts. She has written articles for several publications and provided editorial content for community groups. Her volunteer efforts include the Black History Committee at the Lenox Road Baptist Church and working with Voices of Lefferts, a local community journal. Kimberly also sits on the advisory board for Caribbeing.
Conclusions:
Dr. Ingrid P. Lewis-Martin, Dr. Claudia V. Schrader, and Kimberly Williams are just a few examples of the many powerful and inspiring women who are making a difference in their communities. Their dedication, vision, and relentless pursuit of progress make them true trailblazers and inspirations for us all.
FAQs:
* What is the Caribbean-American Power 100 list?
The Caribbean-American Power 100 is an annual list that recognizes and honors Caribbean-Americans who are making a significant impact in their fields and communities.
* Who is eligible for the Caribbean-American Power 100 list?
The list is open to Caribbean-Americans who are 18 years or older and who are making a significant impact in their fields and communities.
* How are the nominees selected for the Caribbean-American Power 100 list?
A selection committee reviews and evaluates nominations based on criteria such as community service, professional achievements, and impact on the community.
* What are some of the ways that the Caribbean-American Power 100 list celebrates Caribbean-American achievements?
The list recognizes and celebrates Caribbean-American achievements through various events, ceremonies, and publications. It also provides a platform for Caribbean-Americans to share their stories and inspire others.