named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Community Health Worker Training Certificate and Apprenticeship Program (CHWTP)
Trains individuals from underserved communities to become certified Community Health Workers through a NYS DOL- and DOE-approved curriculum, including skills in advocacy, motivational interviewing, and health navigation
Strengthening the Capacity and Resilience of U.S. HIV Organizations
Provides funding and technical assistance to U.S. HIV service organizations to strengthen organizational capacity, improve financial and operational management, and develop strategic sustainability plans
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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HIV/AIDS Prevention and Support Services 3 activities
- Direct public health education and training programsProvides education, training, and technical assistance in public health domains including HIV/AIDS, child nutrition, opioid use, sexual and reproductive health, and behavioral health. Has served marginalized populations for over 40 years through a staff of over 120 across six locations.
- Peer-to-peer health education and self-advocacy for people with HIVOperates a peer-led training program for people with HIV in New York State to build knowledge, skills, and self-efficacy in health management and self-advocacy.
- Strengthening organizational capacity in public healthProvides training, technical assistance, research, and support to healthcare and social service agencies to improve service delivery, particularly in HIV/AIDS, behavioral health, sexual and reproductive health, child nutrition, and substance use. Activities include financial management, strategic planning, data use, and human resources support for public health organizations.
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Substance Use Policy Advocacy & Public Education 1 activity
- Advocacy to reduce commercial tobacco use among behavioral health populationsEngages behavioral health providers, state agencies, and stakeholders to reduce commercial tobacco use among individuals with mental health and substance use conditions.
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Healthcare Workforce Training & Career Pathways 1 activity
- Community Health Worker training and workforce developmentRecruits, trains, and supports community health workers from underserved communities through certificate and apprenticeship programs, including advanced upskilling for incumbent workers. Partners with local health organizations in New York City to support employment for graduates.
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Reproductive Health Advocacy & Education 1 activity
- Implementing adolescent sexual health programsImplements programs in Buffalo, New York aimed at improving teen health and reducing teen pregnancy and STI rates among adolescents aged 10–19.
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Perinatal Support Services 1 activity
- Improving maternal and infant health in high-disparity communitiesSupports community-based organizations and agencies in New York City to improve maternal and infant health outcomes in neighborhoods with high health disparities.
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Community Space Provision 1 activity
- Operating a meeting and event center for community and professional useOperates a remodeled, fully equipped meeting center in Manhattan with six rentable rooms (capacity 6–120 people), available for rental by professional and community groups.
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Program Evaluation and Impact Research 1 activity
- Research and evaluation in public health initiativesConducts research and evaluation projects including environmental scans, literature reviews, surveys, and key informant interviews to inform public health strategies. Recent projects include a syndemic approach to mpox vaccine uptake and evaluation of food access initiatives for children and families.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$24.76M
Contributions & grants$24.99M101%
Program service revenue$148K1%
Investment income$2K0%
Other revenue$-379K
expenses
Total expenses$24.61M
Program expenses82%
Admin / overhead18%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$16.06M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$11.82M
Cash$1.02M
Investments$0
Liabilities$10.00M
Net assets$1.81M
Liquid reserves0.5 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -20.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 8
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| Barbara Cicatelli | President | 40 | $286K |
| Dawn Middleton | VP, Performance Management & CQI | 40 | $233K |
| William Murphy | VP/Director of Training | 40 | $233K |
| Humberto Saddler | Chief Financial Officer | 40 | $230K |
| Arismendi Jimenez | Senior Vice President | 40 | $228K |
| Joseph Buczakowski | Portfolio Director for Primary Care Initiatives | 40 | $206K |
| Jeanne DeChiaro | Senior Vice President | 40 | $205K |
| Sharon Novey | Senior Technical Lead | 40 | $202K |
board members · 7
- Anne Lopes — Board Chair
- Beth Rubino — Board Member
- Candice Carnage — Board Treasurer
- Erik Mortensen — Board Member
- Gina Brown — Board Member
- Maddy Delone — Board Vice-Chair
- Warren Yiu Kee Ng MD — Board Member
relationships · 35
Who they work with
- 119SEIU League Training and Upgrading Partner — Collaborates with CAI on training and workforce development initiatives
- American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry Partner — Partners with CAI in addressing addiction and mental health through professional education and program implementation
- Amida Care Partner — Collaborates with CAI on health services delivery, particularly for vulnerable populations including those affected by HIV/AIDS
- Barbara Cicatelli Partner — Founder and CEO of CICATELLI ASSOCIATES INC
- Boston Medical Center Partner — Works with CAI on clinical and public health initiatives related to maternal and child health and infectious disease prevention
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Government — Government agency partner collaborating with CAI on public health programs and disease prevention efforts
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Government — Primary funder of the mpox project through the STOP STDs initiative and provider of supplemental funding for the one-year project.
- City of Denver Partner — Collaborates on evaluating the Healthy Food for Denver’s Kids Initiative to increase access to healthy food and food-based education.
- Columbia University Partner — Academic partner collaborating with CAI on research, evaluation, and public health programming
- Community-Based Organizations Partner — Identify prospective trainees, provide experiential learning and mentorship, and co-sponsor Registered Apprenticeships in the CHWTP
- Department of Education Government — Approves the Community Health Worker Training Certificate and Apprenticeship Program curriculum
- Esad Krcic Partner — Room rental manager responsible for handling event inquiries and reservations.
- Federally Qualified Health Centers Partner — Identify prospective trainees, provide experiential learning and mentorship, and co-sponsor Registered Apprenticeships in the CHWTP
- Global Fund Government — International financing partner supporting CAI-led health initiatives in global settings
- HRSA Funder — Supports the Community Health Worker Training Certificate and Apprenticeship Program
- Harm Reduction Programs Partner — Identify prospective trainees, provide experiential learning and mentorship, and co-sponsor Registered Apprenticeships in the CHWTP
- Health Resources and Services Administration Government — Federal agency partner funding and collaborating with CAI on healthcare access and workforce development programs
- JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc. Partner — Organization partnering with CAI on health systems strengthening, training, and technical assistance
- Merck & Co., Inc. Funder — Primary funder of the initiative to strengthen U.S. HIV organizations, with CAI serving as coordinator.
- NYS Department of Labor Government — Approves the Community Health Worker Training Certificate and Apprenticeship Program curriculum
- New York City Department of Health & Mental Hygiene Government — Local government partner working with CAI on public health interventions and community health initiatives
- New York State Department of Health Government — State-level health agency collaborating with CAI on health service delivery and prevention programs
- New York State Department of Health AIDS Institute Partner — Longstanding partner receiving education, training, and technical assistance from CAI
- Office of Adolescent Health Government — Federal office partnering with CAI on adolescent health promotion and pregnancy prevention initiatives
- Population Services International Partner — Global health organization collaborating with CAI on reproductive health and disease prevention programs
- Public Health Solutions Partner — Public health organization partnering with CAI on community-based health initiatives and program implementation
- Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Funder — Philanthropic foundation providing financial support for CAI programs and initiatives
- Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Government — Works with agencies funded by the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program to improve data quality and service delivery for people with HIV.
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Government — Federal agency collaborating with CAI on behavioral health service delivery and capacity building
- The Colorado Health Foundation Funder — Foundation funder supporting CAI’s health-related programs and community interventions
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strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Collaborative, Evidence-Based Capacity Buildingmethodology: collaborative_capacity_buildingBy combining data-driven methods, field expertise, and client-led co-design, we build organizational capacity that leads to sustainable impact, because programs developed with lived experience and contextual tailoring are more effective and durable.
- Evidence-Based Training Grounded in Adult Learningmethodology: evidence_based_practiceBy delivering technical assistance and training informed by evidence-based practices and adult learning principles, we improve health outcomes because adults learn best through relevant, experiential, and participatory methods that respect prior knowledge.
- Peer and Lived Experience Integration Modelmethodology: lived_experience_as_assetBy training and empowering individuals with lived experience—particularly people with HIV or from underserved communities—to serve as community health workers and peer trainers, we increase trust, cultural alignment, and self-efficacy, because shared identity enhances engagement and service effectiveness.
- Syndemic and Cultural Competence Approach to Health Equitymethodology: syndemic_approachBy applying a syndemic lens and strengthening cultural competence in health systems, we improve vaccine uptake and health outcomes among high-risk populations, because overlapping social and health conditions require integrated, culturally responsive interventions.