ICNY

ICNY Staff

The Rev. Dr. Chloe Breyer
Executive Director
212-870-3532
@cbreyer

The Rev. Dr. Breyer has served as the Director of the Interfaith Center of New York (ICNY) since 2007.  During the past decade and a half, ICNY has developed a pioneering curriculum in civics training for grassroots religious leaders, built multi-faith advocacy coalitions preventing bias crimes, and promoted criminal justice and immigration reform. In education, ICNY regularly leads religious diversity training modules for teachers, social workers, law students, and law enforcement officers. In the years following 9/11, ICNY advocated against unwarranted surveillance of mosques and for the restoration of guidelines that safeguard the civil rights and religious freedom of all New Yorkers. In 2015, Rev. Breyer served as a community adviser to the court-appointed facilitator tasked with finding a remedy for police profiling in the “stop and frisk” lawsuits against the NYPD. More recently, Rev. Breyer was one of the clergy advisors on the transition teams of both the incoming Mayor of New York City and the Manhattan District Attorney. She was included in the 12/05/22 Issue of City & State New York’s inaugural “Faith Power 100” list. 

An Episcopal Priest in the Diocese of New York, Breyer has served at Harlem churches for more than two decades and currently serves at St. Edward-the-Martyr Episcopal Church in East Harlem. In addition to local religious peacemaking work, Rev. Breyer has also participated in interfaith dialogues and humanitarian aid initiatives in Afghanistan and Iran and is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations. She is the author of The Close: A Young Woman’s First Year at Seminary (Basic Books 2000) and her op-eds have appeared in Slate, the NY Daily News, the International New York Times (Herald Tribune) and elsewhere.  She received her Ph.D. in Christian Ethics from Union Theological Seminary in 2017 and her doctoral dissertation focused on interfaith activism, Christian peacemaking, and Islamophobia.

Jonill Mayer
Director of Development
212-870-3511

Dedicated to nonprofits fighting for social justice since 2010, Jonill Mayer brings a strong background in strategy and events to her role at the Interfaith Center of New York. A graduate of Cornell University with a master’s degree from Sotheby’s Institute and the University of Manchester, Jonill’s former background in hospitality and the art world helped shape her work as a nonprofit consultant, during which time she created and reinvigorated fundraising events large and small for clients like the Anti-Violence Project, OutRight Action International, and the New York Zen Center for Contemplative Care.  As the first Development Director for the Tyler Clementi Foundation, Jonill doubled the organization’s capacity while expanding its footprint and support nationwide. She is proud to help ICNY protect all New Yorkers from violence, prejudice, and misunderstanding, having done so now since 2018.

Dr. Henry Goldschmidt
Director of Programs
212-870-3514

Henry is a cultural anthropologist, community educator, interfaith organizer, and scholar of religion. In his work at ICNY he develops and facilitates education and social action programs for a range of audiences, including religious and civic leaders, K-12 teachers and students, social workers, attorneys, and the general public. Henry received his Ph.D. in anthropology from the University of California at Santa Cruz in 2000, and taught religious studies and cultural anthropology at Wesleyan University and elsewhere before joining the staff at ICNY in 2010. He is the author of Race and Religion among the Chosen Peoples of Crown Heights, an ethnography of Black-Jewish difference in a contested Brooklyn neighborhood, along with other publications on American religious diversity and religious studies pedagogy. He is a life-long, fanatic New Yorker, and lives in Brooklyn with his wife and children.

Brennan Peacore-Brink
Director for Migrant Outreach
605-484-0241

Brennan is a recent graduate of Union Theological Seminary in New York City. With his Master of Divinity, Brennan intends to continue his work in the non-profit sector to help organizations put community values into action. At ICNY, Brennan helps to strengthen and unify the work of Houses of Worship as they respond to the Asylum Seeker C

risis in New York City. Brennan’s passion for community activism grew in his home state of South Dakota, where he worked on local campaigns to support public education and served as an education intern for a state legislator from the Pine Ridge Reservation. Brennan received a degree in Religion with Distinction from St. Olaf College. 

Eugene Nam
Chief Counsel, Head of Special Programs: Sanctuary Law, Policy, and Advocacy

Eugene is a human rights lawyer working to support and mobilize faith communities for social justice advocacy. Eugene also serves as the legal director and lead asylum lawyer for El Barrio Angels, a ministry of Church of St. Edward the Martyr in East Harlem, New York. Prior to joining the Interfaith Center, Eugene worked as an attorney at Everytown for Gun Safety. Eugene is a joint-degree graduate of Harvard Law School (J.D.) and Harvard Divinity School (M.Div.). 
 

Danielle Williams
Program Associate for Community Partnerships
212-870-3547

Danielle Williams is an interfaith organizer committed to advancing justice and liberation. Rooted in the spiritual traditions of her African ancestors and guided by her interfaith spiritual journey, Danielle brings a deep commitment to bridge-building and community empowerment. Previously, she served as Faith Coordinator at CONNECT NYC, equipping multicultural faith leaders with tools to prevent domestic violence. Danielle also spent several years as a community organizer in California, mobilizing congregations for police accountability, criminal justice reform, and civic engagement. In her free time, she enjoys jewelry making and cooking. Danielle holds a Master of Divinity from Union Theological Seminary and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of California, Berkeley.

Kokou Edem Toto
Case Manager
212-870-3513

Toto is a dedicated Case Manager, committed to supporting immigrant and refugee communities through advocacy, resource coordination, and empowerment programs. With a strong background in project management, customer service, and community engagement, he strives to bridge gaps between vulnerable populations and essential services. Toto brings a wealth of experience from diverse sectors, including IT services management and guest services. His problem-solving skills, leadership abilities, and passion for community-driven solutions enable him to navigate complex challenges and deliver impactful support to individuals in need. Holding a Master’s degree in Physics (Optical Energy) and a PMP certification, Toto integrates analytical thinking with hands-on experience to drive sustainable initiatives. Fluent in multiple languages and deeply engaged with the African community in New York City, he actively fosters cross-cultural connections and partnerships with faith-based and community organizations.

Hatou Camara
Migrant Outreach Coordinator

Hatou Camara is a proud Bronx native who strives to center the  lived experiences of the vibrant and diverse faith communities across the city she calls home. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Anthropology and Citizenship and Civic Engagement from Syracuse University, where her passion for immigration advocacy was born. Hatou previously worked for a Member of Congress, connecting residents to critical resources and supporting constituents navigating complex government systems. She has also worked to address housing discrimination through research and community outreach. At the Interfaith Center of New York, she coordinates access to legal services for asylum seekers while building partnerships with legal service organizations and houses of worship that support them. In her work, she aspires to advance immigrant justice through interfaith collaboration. In her free time, she enjoys spending quality time with family and staying engaged with current events. 
 
 
 

Consultants and Volunteers

Kevin Childress
Online Communications

Kevin Childress is a social media coordinator for several faith- and interfaith-based nonprofit organizations. A 30-year resident of Manhattan, Kevin has worked to amplify the voices of religious and civic leaders in every borough of New York City working to address social justice issues such as racial profiling, immigration, and domestic violence. While his academic background is in Comparative Religion, his professional background is in Communications, working particularly in the areas of Information Technology, Public/Media & Donor Relations, Executive Management and Finance.

To contact staff please use the form in this link: https://interfaithcenter.org/contact/. You can also email info@interfaithcenter.org for general inquires.