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 […]
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 […]
The Doe Fund Annual Alumni BBQ
The Doe Fund Annual Alumni BBQ September 20, 2025 (Harlem) – On behalf of our client, The Doe Fund, thank you NYS Assembly Member Jordan Wright and NYC Council Member Dr. Yusef Salaam for attending their annual Alumni BBQ! The event was held in Marcus Garvey Park and brought together graduates of Ready, Willing & […]
Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce Annual Not-for-Profit Summit 2025
Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce Annual Not-for-Profit Summit 2025 September 16, 2025 – (Downtown Brooklyn) – The Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce convened a robust list of key stakeholders at their annual Not-for-Profit Summit, which featured engaging dialogue about issues facing the sector, as well as opportunities for growth. Maria Torres-Springer, former New York City Deputy Mayor […]
Elected Officials Join SCO Family of Services at Queens Stakeholder Forum to Champion “Community, Commitment, Change”
Elected Officials Join SCO Family of Services at Queens Stakeholder Forum to Champion “Community, Commitment, Change” September 10, 2025 (Briarwood, Queens) – Several elected officials and representatives braved the rain to join SCO Family of Services for their Queens Stakeholder Forum, titled “Community, Commitment, Change.” Attendees included NYS Senator Leroy Comrie, Assembly Members Nily Rozic […]
EAC visits New York State Senator Leroy Comrie at his District Office
EAC visits New York State Senator Leroy Comrie at his District Office August 26, 2025 – EAC Network visited New York State Senator Leroy Comrie at his district office to talk about Queens TASC – one of their key programs that produces notable results in lowering recidivism rates and increasing public safety. Queens TASC provides […]