Daiana Iqbal, Director

diqbal@schools.nyc.gov

Daiana is an accomplished manager and leader with over 20 years of experience successfully managing large-scale programs in education, health, emergency management and social services in both governmental and nonprofit settings. Daiana worked in city government for 16 years, at the Department of Health, where she led the development of the nascent 311 system.  Daiana later transitioned to NYCPS and for the past eleven years has held many leadership positions positions at the central division of Family and Community Engagement and currently led 5 election cycles for the Community and Citywide Education Councils (formerly school boards). She holds both a Masters degree in Social Work and a Masters degree in Business Administration. She is an entrepreneur in spirit and is looking forward to providing services on behalf of all borough students with disabilities. 

Audrey Mangan, Instructional Specialist

amangan2@schools.nyc.gov

Audrey Mangan has enjoyed many years with the NYCDOE as a Teacher and School Leader in Districts 75, 4, 7, and 79 in the Bronx and Manhattan.  She has devoted her career to supporting at risk youth in student achievement and preparation for life after High School. Ms. Mangan thoroughly supports and believes in Work-based Learning as the connecting factor between the vibrant economy of New York City and successful youth outcomes. She is thrilled to be the Manhattan TCAC Instructional Specialist, seeing student success grow every day.

Leiloni Leiva-Rich, Teacher Trainer

lleivarich@schools.nyc.gov

Magdalena Guillen, Teacher Trainer

mguillen@schools.nyc.gov

Denise Arieli-Barufka, Community Engagement Manager 

Darieli-barufka3@schools.nyc.gov

Denise has worked with New York City schools for over two decades helping bring information, resources, and help to school communities using public health strategies.  As a trained Social Worker, Denise has worked with over 100 community providers helping them establish partnerships with schools and helping schools create pathways to community services.   She has devoted her career to public service and believes that education is a great leveler in providing access and opportunity for all.  She is thrilled to join the Manhattan TCAC as the Community Engagement Manager. 

Andrew McCullough, Work-Based Learning Coordinator

AMcCullough3@schools.nyc.gov 

I am excited to be here in the role of Work -based Learning Coordinator! I attended college at Arizona State University, have been supporting students in NYC Schools in many roles, in addition to brining WBLE skills from Job Corps. I love helping students and pointing them in their right path. 

Mallory Downar, Office Manager

MDownar@schools.nyc.gov

Mallory Downar has always been passionate about enriching the quality of life for those struggling with mental health, educational inequality, hunger and homelessness.  She has worked closely with various organizations to provide necessary resources in her community in hopes of bringing comfort to those in need. She is thrilled to have pivoted her advocacy work into a rewarding career at the Manhattan Transition and College Access Center.  As Office Manager, Mallory is dedicated to providing an environment for both students and families to feel supported and valued while we work together through life’s changes.