Mount Kisco, NY (October 24, 2024) – Neighbors Link, a Westchester-based nonprofit that supports the healthy integration of immigrants throughout the Hudson Valley, announced today the appointment of Jeanette Gisbert as the organization’s new Deputy Director, effective December 2024. In her new role, she will oversee Neighbors Link’s organizational strategy, program development, and fundraising to support the organization’s mission and long-term goals. Ms. Gisbert will succeed Laura Newman, who has accepted a position as the new Executive Director of the Child Care Council of Westchester.

“Jeanette is an accomplished and highly strategic, people-first leader,” says Carola Otero Bracco, Executive Director of Neighbors Link. “Her unique skills and expertise will bring significant depth, value and insight to the Neighbors Link community.”

“I am honored and excited to step into the role of Deputy Director at Neighbors Link after 16 incredible years at Volunteer New York!,” says Jeanette Gisbert. “As a first-generation Cuban American, I deeply understand the importance of creating opportunities for all members of our community to thrive. I have always believed in the transformative power of people coming together to drive positive change, and I am eager to continue my professional journey with Neighbors Link. I look forward to working alongside this passionate team to further the healthy integration of immigrants throughout the Hudson Valley.”

Ms. Gisbert currently serves as the Executive Director of Volunteer New York! She joined Volunteer New York! in 2008, where she began as a corporate program coordinator.  Eventually, she served as their Deputy Executive Director before becoming the Executive Director in July 2020. Previously, Ms. Gisbert was New York Cares’ first Director of Volunteer Relations, responsible for the recruitment and management of thousands of volunteers and hundreds of volunteer leaders. Jeanette started her nonprofit career as an Americorps VISTA member. Early in her career she worked as a staff accountant at KPMG.

Ms. Gisbert has been recognized by City and State as part of its 2023 Nonprofit Power 100 and 2024 Power of Diversity, Latino 100.  She holds a BS in Management from Boston College and a Master of Public Administration from CUNY Baruch. A bilingual, first-generation immigrant of Cuban parents, Ms. Gisbert lives in Cortlandt Manor with her husband and son.