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Nathifa Forde

Nathifa Forde is the new Executive Director of NYC Her Future. Through her seasoned leadership efforts and focused vision, NYC Her Future will endeavor to create new pathways for young women, and those identifying as women, across New York City. With a decade-long career in the New York City non-for-profit sector, she has served in various leadership roles that highlight a deepened range of expertise across both policy, programs and community engagement.

Previously, Forde served as Acting Executive Director for the Young Men's Initiative (YMI) where she was responsible for overseeing its ongoing operations and procedures, policies, programs, and partnerships in support of youth and young adults of color. Through her efforts, YMI developed successful programs that worked to eliminate both disparities and structural barriers that negatively impact young adults of color in their pursuit of a higher quality of life.

Prior to joining the city, Forde was the Assistant Director of Strategic Partnerships with the NYC Center for Youth Employment, where she focused on developing inclusive workforce strategies for special populations. At the Annie E. Casey Foundation, serving as a National Urban Fellow, Forde leveraged her extensive background as a youth developer to incorporate the power of youth voice into the grant-making process.

Forde is a proud alumna of Medgar Evers College, where she currently teaches within the Public Administration department. She has also earned her M.P.A. as a National Urban Fellow at Baruch College.Nathifa Forde is the new Executive Director of NYC Her Future. Through her seasoned leadership efforts and focused vision, NYC Her Future will endeavor to create new pathways for young women, and those identifying as women, across New York City. With a decade-long career in the New York City non-for-profit sector, she has served in various leadership roles that highlight a deepened range of expertise across both policy, programs and community engagement.