Jay Pulitano, LMSW is a Behavioral Health Therapist. He treats patients at our Washington Heights Health Center. Jay completed his graduate degree at CUNY Hunter College. He completed his internship at Callen-Lorde Community Health Center.
Jay Pulitano takes an open-minded, inquisitive, trauma-informed, and client-centered approach in his work as a behavioral health therapist. He approaches his work through an anti-oppressive lens, taking into consideration the impact of racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, able-ism, and other oppressive systems on one’s behavioral health. Jay Pulitano uses a variety of techniques in
his clinical work, including bringing awareness to the impact of a patient’s personal history, teaching relaxation/mindfulness skills, and collaborating with a patient to identify and reshape the thought patterns that have a negative influence on emotions and behavior. Having 5+ years of experience serving the LGBTQ community in community health settings, Jay Pulitano is especially passionate about working with queer and trans individuals.
Jenny Mintz, LCSW is a Behavioral Health Therapist. She treats patients at our Williamsburg Health Center in Brooklyn. Jenny completed her Bachelor of Arts at Rutgers University. She completed her Master of Social Work at NYU Silver School of Social Work.
Hunter Polese, FNP-BC is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner. She treats patients at our Washington Heights Health Center and Mobile Units in the South Bronx and Jackson Heights. Hunter completed her nursing and graduate degrees at Columbia University.
Julian D. Williams, DNP, FNP-C is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner. He treats patients at our Crown Heights Health Center in Brooklyn. He completed his graduate degree at Frontier Nursing University.
Geri Herisse, RDN, CDN is a board-certified Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. She treats patients at CHN Harlem/Helen B. Atkinson in Harlem, NY. Geri is fluent in English and Haitian Creole. She completed her undergraduate degree at Hunter College, CUNY, and subsequently completed her dietetic internship at Teachers College, Columbia University. In her spare time, she likes to cook, and travel and enjoys attending food tours and experimenting with different cuisines.
Josie Thiele, MS, RDN/CDN, CLC is a board-certified Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. She treats patients at multiple CHN sites but is based out of the Williamsburg Clinic. Josie is fluent in English. She completed her undergraduate degree at Colby College and earned a Masters in Nutrition from Boston University.
Josephine Ledda, RD is a New York State certified Dietitian/Nutritionist. She treats patients at our Crown Heights, Lower East Side, and Jamaica Health Centers. Josephine is fluent in English and speaks some Spanish. She completed her undergraduate degree at New York University. She is currently obtaining her graduate degree at the CUNY School of Public Health. Josephine has been working in community nutrition for 8 years and enjoys sharing science facts with her patients.
