This Summit brings together cross-sector leaders to align strategy, investment, and action because strong health systems and effective public safety are deeply interconnected. Together, they are essential to a more resilient, equitable and economically vibrant New York City.
Meet the organizers behind the Summit and the collaborative effort driving this work forward.
A Healthier WE is a national nonprofit dedicated to advancing health as a basic human right and building healthier, more equitable communities through cross-sector collaboration. AHW convenes leaders across a variety of business disciplines to break down silos and move from fragmented approaches to coordinated solutions.
At the NYC Summit on Health & Public Safety, AHW will host the strategically focused afternoon session at the University Club of New York—shaping the Summit’s overarching vision, structure and desired outcomes to ensure the day is action-oriented, inclusive and focused on scalable impact.
Community Capacity Development is a community-centered organization dedicated to strengthening public safety, community well-being and trust through local leadership, practical strategies and systems-level collaboration. CCD works alongside communities and institutions to elevate lived experience, build shared accountability and advance real-world solutions.
At the NYC Summit on Health & Public Safety, CCD will host and lead the morning session at LIU’s Brooklyn Campus—grounding the day in community voice, on-the-ground expertise and actionable approaches that reflect the needs of communities most impacted.
