
Special Assistant to the CEO at New York State Health Foundation
Greater New York City Area

Special Assistant to the CEO at New York State Health Foundation
Greater New York City Area
(Philanthropy industry)
September 2009 — Present (3 months)
(Non-Profit; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
August 2006 — May 2009 (2 years 10 months)
Provided fiscal, academic and management oversight for 15 urban charter schools and fiscal agency and development services for 15 non-profit organizations; primarily new immigrant organizations and other innovative and gap filling organizations.
(Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
2004 — 2007 (3 years )
Managed and developed statewide consortium of agencies and individuals to address tobacco issues in GLBT communities; assisted in securing a 3-year contract for sustainability.
(Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
June 2004 — June 2006 (2 years 1 month)
Developed a strategic plan to address health disparities in relation to tobacco use in GLBT communities, supervised staff, secured funding, and developed complimentary program offerings.
Master of Public Administration Candidate , 2009 — 2010 (expected)
A graduate fellow, Mr. Cardona was awarded a National Urban Fellowship through Baruch College, which is a rigorous 14-month full-time graduate program, including a nine month mentorship with a national sponsor, leading to a Master of Public Administration Degree. With a strong commitment to equity and social justice serving private and public organizations, National Urban Fellows is a nationally recognized leadership development institution for people of color and women.
Mini-MBA in Nonprofit Management 2005 — 2005
International Relations and Global Studies , Governance, Peace and Justice , 2000 — 2005