The Rev. Dr. Chloe Breyer
Executive Director
212-870-3532
@cbreyer
Rev. 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, including as Associate Priest at St. Philip’s Church since 2012. 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, Jonill’s former background in hospitality and the art world helped shape her work as a nonprofit consultant, during which time she managed, created, and reinvigorated fundraising events 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 helped double the organization’s capacity while expanding their footprint and support nationwide. She is proud to help ICNY protect all New Yorkers from violence, prejudice, and misunderstanding, and looks forward to bringing this work to new audiences.
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 Brink
Associate Director for Migrant Outreach
605-484-0241
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.
Daniel Mirsky
Operations Manager
212-870-3510
Daniel Mirsky is the Operations Manager at the Interfaith Center of New York (ICNY), where he oversees organizational operations, communications, financial management and program delivery. With a strong background in nonprofit management, advocacy and strategic growth, Daniel has played a pivotal role in enhancing ICNY’s impact in civic issues such as public safety, housing, and refugee support. He has also held leadership roles at other community based nonprofits and has extensive experience in strategic marketing, fundraising, and program management. Daniel has a passion for building initiatives that strengthen community ties and expand access to resources. Daniel holds a Master of Public Administration with a Certificate in Nonprofit Management from Binghamton University, where he also earned a Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy, Politics, and Law. His passion for interfaith engagement and social justice is rooted in his deep commitment to community building and systemic change. Daniel is passionate about nonprofit work and is honored to help ICNY in its mission to foster interfaith understanding and social justice for all New Yorkers.
Consultants and Volunteers
Kevin Childress
Online Communications
Kevin Childress is a social media coordinator for several faith- and interfaith-based nonprofits 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 Business, with more than a decade of experience in Information Technology, Public/Media & Donor Relations, Executive Management and Finance.
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