Executive Staff

Meet our leadership team responsible for the daily operations of the Retirement System.

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In addition to leading a dedicated staff, NYSTRS’ executive team provides counsel to the System’s 10-member Board. The leadership team is committed to providing members with a secure pension while ensuring the System remains a model for pension fund excellence and exceptional customer service. Also see our Organizational Chart.

Thomas K. Lee

Executive Director & Chief Investment Officer
Matthew Albano

Chief Risk Officer
Don Ampansiri

General Counsel
Margaret Andriola

Chief Financial Officer
Shannon Bonesteel

Chief Customer Officer
Christopher Brown

Deputy Chief Financial Officer – Investment Operations
Nick Chladek

Deputy Managing Director of Private Debt
Kathy Ebert

Managing Director of Internal Audit
Emily Ekland

Senior Advisor to the Executive Director & Chief Investment Officer
Sarah Garrand

Deputy Chief Technology Officer
David C. Gillan

Managing Director of Real Estate
Janet A. Graham

Deputy General Counsel – Benefits and Legislation
Colleen Laven

Deputy Chief Customer Officer
Benjamin Lee

Deputy General Counsel – Investments
Vijay Madala

Chief Technology Officer
Danny Malavé

Managing Director of Team Engagement & Development and DEI Officer
Kevin Maloney

Deputy Managing Director of Real Estate
Michael Morrell

Deputy Managing Director of Real Estate
Christopher O'Grady

Deputy Chief Financial Officer – Finance
Matthew Pinchinat

Deputy Managing Director of Team Engagement & Development and DEI Officer
Melody Prangley

Chief Actuary
Sandra Maria Schaufler

Managing Director of Public Equities
Binoop Unni

Deputy Managing Director of Public Equities
Aaron VanDerwiel

Deputy Managing Director of Fixed Income
Bruce Woolley

Deputy Managing Director of Internal Audit
Brad Woolworth

Deputy Managing Director of Private Equity
Gerald J. Yahoudy II

Managing Director of Private Equity
Han Yik

Senior Advisor to the Executive Director & Chief Investment Officer – Stewardship