Staff & Board

Mr. Addo is also a proud graduate of Baruch College and has now retired from a long career in health care management at Kings County Hospital Center. After retirement, he founded HEOW to serve the health education needs of the people of Staten Island where he has teamed-up successfully with local organizations to advocate for access to basic public health services. He's been active in the community - disseminating health information throughout, and the CDC and the NYC Dept. of Health has also recognized Mr. Addo for his work. He has even led HEOW in receiving full CDC recognition for our Diabetes Prevention Program. Mr. Addo continues to serve HEOW in an advisory capacity.

Mr. Anim-Addo - a founding director - has had an extensive career in public health. He brings over 37 years of experience to HEOW. Mr. Anim-Addo is now retired, but has held several senior positions at the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene including at: the Bureau of HIV, the Bureau of STD, and at his most recent position as Chief of the Bureau of Immunization. He received his MSc in Political Science and International Health from Brooklyn College, and his MPH from Long Island University. We are proud to have Mr. Anim-Addo in continued service to NYC through the works of HEOW.

Dr. Panford is a retired Professor of City University of New York. He received an MA from the University of Ghana, an MA from New York University, and received his Doctor of Education degree from Columbia University. Dr. Panford is passionate about continued service to those in need both locally and abroad. He continues to invest his resources and experiences to impact the community at large. We are proud to have Dr. Panford on our team!

Christian is one of the founding members of HEOW. He continues to be a strong advocate of our diabetes prevention initiatives, and guides the organization with an unwavering commitment to community. We are honored to have Christian in service to the community.