DHC Announces Promotions as State Practice Grows
DHC Announces Promotions as State Practice Grows March 10, 2026 – DHC is pleased to announce that Bianca Rajpersaud and Melissa Chapman-Samad have been promoted. Rajpersaud takes on the new title of Managing Director, Government Relations. And Chapman-Samad will now be Senior Director, Government Relations. In a statement, Chapman-Samad says, “I am honored to have […]
CLIENT SPOTLIGHT: Congratulations to our client Jennifer Mitchell, President & CEO of The Doe Fund
CLIENT SPOTLIGHT: Congratulations to our client Jennifer Mitchell, President & CEO of The Doe Fund March 1, 2026 – Congratulations to our client Jennifer Mitchell, President & CEO of The Doe Fund (3rd from left), who now holds a Board seat on the Supportive Housing Network of New York! The Network represents more than 200 […]
CLIENT SPOTLIGHT: NYS Assembly Member, Al Taylor received a warm welcome from the leadership and staff of The Doe Fund
CLIENT SPOTLIGHT: New York State Assembly Member, Al Taylor received a warm welcome from the leadership and staff of The Doe Fund February 20, 2026 (New York, NY) – New York State Assembly Member, Al Taylor received a warm welcome from the leadership and staff of The Doe Fund during his tour of their Harlem […]
Newly Discovered Stop on the Early Underground Railroad Unveiled
Newly Discovered Stop on the Early Underground Railroad Unveiled Councilmember Selvena Brooks-Powers speaks at Merchant’s House Museum event and details discovery of a stop along the Underground Railroad discovered within the house. DHC’s Zack Fink and Cheryl Wills of NY1 at Black Caucus Gala. View NY1 Story on Merchant’s House Museum Underground Railroad discovery. ———————– […]
Chapman-Samad Recognized as a 2026 Black Trailblazer
Chapman-Samad Recognized as a 2026 Black Trailblazer February 2, 2026 – Melissa Chapman-Samad, Associate Director of Government Relations was recognized by City & State Magazine in their 2026 Black Trailblazers list. City & State acknowledges the significant influence of Black leaders throughout New York’s political, policy, and business sectors. The state has elected Black officials […]
DHC Attends New York Law School Policy Briefing
DHC Attends New York Law School Policy Briefing Photo (L–R): NYC Council Speaker Julie Menin; Melissa Chapman-Samad, DHC Associate Director for Government Relations December 10, 2025 – DHC’s Associate Director for Government Relations, Melissa Chapman-Samad, attended New York Law School’s Policy Briefing Breakfast, featuring Presumptive NYC Council Speaker Julie Menin. Menin delivered an insightful overview […]
Client Spotlight: DHC Supports Small Businesses with Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce
CLIENT SPOTLIGHT: DHC Supports Local Businesses with Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce Photo (L–R): Mark Caserta (BCC); Melissa Chapman-Samad (DHC); Jonah Warner (Congressional Aide); Camille Hastick (BCC); Anthony Williams (Therapy Wine Bar 2.0); Nicole Henderson (Cross River Bank); Assembly Member Stefani Zinerman; Stevenson Joseph (BCC) November 19, 2025 – DHC’s Melissa Chapman-Samad, Associate Director of Government […]
CLIENT SPOTLIGHT: DHC Attends The Doe Fund’s Forward Together Gala
CLIENT SPOTLIGHT: DHC Attends The Doe Fund’s Forward Together Gala Partner Charles Capetanakis (DHC), Rosemary Ferrer (DHC), The Doe Fund’s President & CEO, Jennifer Mitchell; Associate Director of Government Relations Melissa Chapman-Samad (DHC), Anna Brener (DHC), Chair of NYC Government Relations, Arthur Goldstein. The Doe Fund’s President & CEO, Jennifer Mitchell with NYS Senator Brian […]
CLIENT SPOTLIGHT: Brooklyn College Honors Congress Member Yvette D. Clarke with Presidential Medal of Honor
CLIENT SPOTLIGHT: Brooklyn College Honors Congress Member Yvette D. Clarke with Presidential Medal of Honor Pictured (Left to right): Zack Fink (DHC); Assembly Member Hyndman; Melissa Chapman-Samad (DHC), Congress Member Clarke; Public Advocate Williams; President Anderson; Arthur Goldstein and Bianca Rajpersaud (DHC). November 14, 2025 (Flatbush, Brooklyn) – We were thrilled to join our client […]
CLIENT SPOTLIGHT: Community Leaders and Elected Officials Join SCO Family of Services at Brooklyn Stakeholder Forum
Community Leaders and Elected Officials Join SCO Family of Services at Brooklyn Stakeholder Forum October 22, 2025 (Brooklyn NY) – SCO Family of Services welcomed elected officials, community partners, and supporters to its Morris Koppelman Early Childhood Education Center in Brooklyn for a Stakeholder Forum focused on Community, Commitment, Change. The event celebrated 130 years […]