Kaitlin Hiciano
Kaitlin Hiciano is a dedicated advocate for health equity, social justice, and human rights, having completed her Master of Public Health with a concentration in Health Equity, Social Justice, and Human Rights at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Currently, she serves as the Director of Community Health Initiatives at New Settlement, where she continues her commitment to fostering healthier and more equitable communities.
With a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences and Anthropology from Fordham University, Kaitlin brings a multidisciplinary perspective to her work. Her leadership roles, including Project Manager and Graduate Assistant at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, have equipped her with the skills to develop and implement initiatives aimed at addressing health disparities and promoting wellness within communities.
Kaitlin’s dedication to community service is evident in her previous roles, where she collaborated with organizations such as the Green Rural Redevelopment Organization and the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona. Through these experiences, she has developed a deep understanding of community needs and effective strategies for promoting health and wellness.
During her time at New Settlement, Kaitlin honed her skills in community engagement and program development. Her experiences as an intern laid the foundation for her current role, overseeing initiatives aimed at addressing health disparities and fostering wellness within underserved communities.
An active voice in public discourse, Kaitlin’s publications and advocacy work reflect her commitment to amplifying community voices and driving systemic change. With her diverse skill set, Kaitlin is equipped to effectively engage with diverse communities and create positive impact in the field of public health. Outside of her professional pursuits, Kaitlin enjoys reading, cooking, baking, exploring new cuisines and nature!
Regina Harrell
Regina Harrell has been a part of our center team since 2021. She joined us after serving as an intern with the Jewish Community Council for New Settlement, on their City Clean-up Corps initiative. She currently goes to college and is majoring in business, all while balancing her job as the farm stand and pantry coordinator, a youth Zumba instructor, and a mom to 2. She continues to work and grow with New Settlement due to her love of helping others and giving back to her community. She feels her job here helps her do that.
Regina McClain
Regina McClain joined our team in June of 2022, and is currently training and learning a lot about the in’s-and-out’s of program management in the educational realm. She recently graduated from SUNY Purchase, with a major in graphic design, but has since switched to expanding her studies to include gardening and educational instruction. What she loves most about her job is teaching and engaging with the children in and out of the gardens. She feels like it’s a wonderful experience for both the kids and her.
Nathalie Torres
Nathalie is a community herbalist, facilitator, writer and curandera, born and raised in the Bronx. She is passionate about access to plant medicine and connecting to the land through indigenous and ancestral medicine and foodways. A graduate of Farm School NYC and a steward of local gardens, she finds joy in helping people remember the Earth is always listening to our woes.
