Sharen Duke Selected Again as Crain’s Notable in Health Care

Crain’s New York Business has selected Alliance for Positive Change founding Executive Director and CEO Sharen Duke as a 2024 Notable in Health Care, noting that this year’s honorees “have distinguished themselves through their expertise and innovation.”Sharen was also recognized in Crain’s in 2021 as a Notable Leader in Health Care.

“Sharen Duke is executive director and chief executive officer of Alliance for Positive Change, a nonprofit that provides low-income New Yorkers living with HIV and other chronic conditions with access to quality health care, housing, harm reduction, coaching, peer training and job placements. She oversees a team of more than 150 people while managing a multimillion dollar budget.”

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Director of Administration Brooke Montes Named Notable Leader in Health Care

Crain’s New York Business has selected Alliance for Positive Change Director of Administration Brooke Montes as a 2023 Notable in Health Care, noting that this year’s honorees’ “work is vital to the functioning of the city’s health care system and the city itself.”

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In its recognition of Brooke Montes, Crain’s described Alliance’s commitment to supporting New Yorkers with chronic conditions, including issue advocacy and responsible budgeting.

“Montes drives the organization’s mission by supporting the efforts of the executive team and board with advocacy, business administration, communications, project management and program oversight. Montes meets with legislators and speaks out to ensure continued access to such services for under-resourced communities.”

Brooke Montes began as an intern at Alliance 15 years ago. She has translated her passion for social justice and health promotion into a decade-plus-long career, supporting New Yorkers on their chosen pathway to positive change.

Alliance Executive Director/CEO Sharen Duke Selected as Crain’s Notable in Health Care

Crain’s New York Business has selected Alliance for Positive Change founding Executive Director and CEO Sharen Duke as a 2021 Notable in Health Care, noting that this year’s honorees “have distinguished themselves through their expertise and innovation.”

“We cannot understate the role of the city’s healthcare professionals in helping us emerge from the pandemic,” Crain’s wrote in introducing the honorees. “This year’s Notable in Healthcare edition recognizes their efforts in bringing us to this moment, as well as their numerous contributions apart from the crisis.”

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In its recognition of Sharen Duke, Crain’s described Alliance’s commitment to supporting New Yorkers during the pandemic, including the delivery of personal protective equipment, pantry items, nutrition information and food gift cards.

“Throughout her tenure, Duke has supported equity in health care. Alliance serves historically marginalized communities of color. Duke has pioneered peer training, peer-delivered health-access services and workforce development for HIV prevention.”