BUILDING SAFER AND HEALTHIER COMMUNITIES

The NYC Summit on Health & Public Safety

Senior leaders across healthcare, community organizations, technology, education, housing, government and philanthropy, alongside city leadership and national partners, convene to align on scalable, cross-sector solutions that strengthen community well-being.

The Summit features two sessions: a morning program on community vitality and public safety, followed by an afternoon session focused on how these sectors work together to improve health and safety outcomes.

This summit is rooted in evidence-informed practice, community leadership and cross-sector collaboration. The goal is not to rehash problems, but to elevate effective approaches, strengthen relationships and align around scalable solutions that improve safety and health together.

Why This Summit Matters

Health and public safety are inseparable. Communities experience better health and safety not only through policing or enforcement, but through access to affordable care, stability, trust and responsive systems.

The NYC Summit on Health & Public Safety creates space for data to meet lived experience, policy to meet practice and local leadership and the opportunity to connect with national vision.

Attendees will collaboratively participate in creating a strategic action plan, and leave with a clearer understanding of what works, stronger cross-sector relationships and a shared commitment to building safer, healthier, and more just communities.

The Day at a Glance

Morning Session

Open Convening | Invitation-Based
Location: LIU Brooklyn Campus

The morning session brings together community practitioners, researchers, students, government leaders and invited guests for a shared learning experience focused on local impact, data, and innovation in public safety and public health.

This portion of the day is designed to be accessible, grounded, and action-oriented.

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Long Island University

Brooklyn, New York

Afternoon Session

Advance Registration Required | By Confirmation

Location: University Club, Manhattan

The afternoon engagement convenes a curated group of leaders bringing together senior voices from healthcare, technology, education, housing and community, alongside invited elected officials, civic leaders, philanthropic partners and national collaborators—for a deeper, highly collaborative dialogue and relationship building.

Designed as a working session, it aligns community expertise, policy leadership and investment priorities to shape a shared strategic direction and next steps. Attendance is limited and confirmed in advance.

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University Club

Manhattan, New York

Speakers

K.Bain

Founder, CCD

Phillip Polakoff, MD

Founder, A Healthier WE

Jumanne Williams

NYC Public Advocate

Leif Wellington Haase

President, LWH Consulting

Kim Henderson, MD

Managing Director, Morgan Stanley, Head of Wealth Management, Health and Wellness Education

Timmeka Perkins

Senior Associate, The Annie E. Casey Foundation

Who Should Attend?

Cross-sector change makers focused on scalable solutions
Senior executives in healthcare and health
Elected officials and government leaders
Philanthropic and private-sector partners
Community leaders and residents committed to safer neighborhoods
Education, housing and technology innovators

Why Should You Attend?

This Summit is designed for people who want to move from conversation to coordinated action. You’ll hear what’s working across NYC, learn replicable models that can scale and connect with cross-sector leaders to strengthen prevention, access and stability - key drivers of better health and public safety outcomes.

Attendance is limited. The morning session is open, afternoon guests must request an invitation.

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About the NYC Summit on Health & Public Safety

The NYC Summit on Health & Public Safety is a one-day event designed to advance practical, evidence-informed approaches to health and public safety outcomes that result when prevention, access, and stability are strong.

The Summit brings together local and national leaders across public safety, healthcare, technology, education, housing, philanthropy, government and community to spotlight what’s working, to showcase replicable models, and align around where systems must evolve. It creates space for candid dialogue, shared learning, and cross-sector problem solving that connects policy, practice and investment.

This gathering does not replace existing public safety, health or violence prevention efforts. It strengthens them by building alignment across sectors and elevating community-driven solutions—supported by data, policy leadership, and sustained investment to improve health and safety together.

The NYC Summit on Health & Public Safety is not a passive conference, it is a working collaborative session. Participants are invited to actively contribute their insight, experience and leadership.

Together, Participants Will Help Build:

● A shared understanding of how health, public safety and community well-being intersect

● Cross-sector relationships that extend beyond the Summit

● A strategic action framework outlining priorities, opportunities and next steps

● Practical recommendations that can be advanced locally, regionally and nationally

● Momentum for continued collaboration, learning and collective impact

The Path Forward

The day will conclude with a relaxed networking reception, offering participants the opportunity to connect, reflect and continue conversations sparked throughout the Summit.

This closing gathering is designed to strengthen relationships, encourage cross-sector connections and set the stage for ongoing collaboration beyond the day.

The ideas, insights, and connections generated during the Summit will inform a post-Summit Strategic Action Plan, serving as a roadmap for ongoing partnership.

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