MentorsNYC is led by members of NYAM’s Center for Community Programs & Policy Solutions.

Brittney Davis, MPH
Research Assistant

Brittney recently joined the CPPS team and focuses on a number of community-based projects including YouthWorksNYC, East Harlem Action Collaborative, and Health and Age Across All Policies. She has 5+ years of experience in assisting senior and executive-level individuals with administrative and program-related endeavors. Before joining NYAM, Brittney was a Research Assistant at The New York State Psychiatric Institute. While there, she coordinated and managed a research study for a Substance Abuse and Alcohol Dependency research group within the Washington Heights community. Brittney is passionate about Public Health and working with underserved communities; to further address and eliminate health disparities and other inequities prevalent amongst these populations. She also has vital interests in Maternal and Child Health and further bridging the gaps between Public Health and Clinical Medicine.

Zoelene Hill, PhD
Research Scientist

Zoelene is a mixed methods researcher and her areas of expertise include family engagement, early childhood policies and early childhood workforce development. She is currently developing research studies to measure the impact of the Resident-Lead Research, Policy and Power (RRPP) approach on residents’ sense of self-efficacy and social-connection.

Before joining NYAM, Zoelene was a Research Scientist at Child Trends in the Early Childhood Division. She worked on local, state, and federal projects promoting equitable access to early care and education services and supporting the early care and education workforce.

Zoelene earned her PhD at the Sanford School of Public Policy at Duke University and has a master’s in Education Policy and Management.