Dr. Jennifer W. Velez

Dr. Jennifer W. Velez served as the Commissioner of the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene from 2014 to 2017. She is a physician and public health expert known for her leadership in improving city health policies, addressing health disparities, and promoting community health initiatives. With a background in medicine and public health, she has worked to enhance healthcare access, prevent disease, and advance health equity across diverse populations in New York City. Her role involved overseeing health programs and ensuring the city’s response to public health challenges.