About Us
ABOUT THE CONFERENCE OF MINORITY PUBLIC ADMINISTRATORS
The Conference of Minority Public Administrators (COMPA), based in Washington D.C., was established in 1971. It is a section of the American Society for Public Administration. Our mission is to serve and assist public administrators, students, and other professionals involved in public service. COMPA is dedicated to achieving and supporting the following goals: strengthening and increasing the role minorities play in setting public policy; influencing public managers and executives to ensure that the interests and goals of minority employees are served; educating our membership about emerging issues in the public sector management by sponsoring conferences and issuing periodicals; nurturing the career aspirations of our membership by identifying employment opportunities; and recognizing outstanding service by public administrators.
About the American Society of Public Administration
Since 1939, ASPA has been the nation’s most respected society representing all forums in the public service arena. We advocate for greater effectiveness in government, agents of goodwill and professionalism, publishers of democratic journalism at its absolute best, purveyors of progressive theory and practice, and providers of global citizenship. We believe that by embracing new ideas, addressing key public service issues, and promoting change at both the local and international levels, we can enhance the quality of lives worldwide.
About the Raymond Joseph New York Metropolitan Chapter
Since 1996, the Raymond Joseph New York Metropolitan Chapter has supported people of color who serve our community. We encourage public administrators to join our efforts to uplift and improve communities of color. Raymond Joseph recognized the importance of supporting and enhancing the lives of minority public administrators. He transitioned in March 2006. In appreciation for his dedication and tireless efforts to support minority public administrators—we honor his memory by creating the New York Chapter in his name.
Team
Naomi Pemberton
Naomi Pemberton is currently President of the Raymond Joseph Metropolitan New York Chapter of Conference of Minority Public Administrators. Naomi Pemberton received her baccalaureate from the State University of New York at Binghamton, majoring in Liberal Arts. In 2001, she received her Master of Public Administration from Long Island University.
Naomi has been in the healthcare industry for over 20 years, playing a pivotal role in operations, contracting, and revenue cycle. She has worked for large hospital systems and healthcare insurance companies, and not-for-profit organizations dedicated to managing healthcare for children and the elderly.
Naomi currently works for Montefiore Medical Center and is currently responsible for managing and identifying process improvement initiatives within the Revenue Cycle department.
Faith Chambers
Faith Chambers is currently the Vice Present of the Raymond Joseph Metropolitan New York Chapter of Conference of Minority Public Administrators. Faith Chambers received her Bachelor of Science in Health Education and Promotion in 1999 from Herbert Lehman College, New York City. She also as her Master’s in Public Administration in 2002 from Long Island University, Brooklyn, New York.
She has worked in Social Services and Not-for-Profit for 20 years. Faith has helped others live healthier and more fulfilling lives through my profound work in health education and promotion, care coordination, case management, and public health. She excels at formulating data-driven strategies and facilitating healthcare services and operations to accelerate business growth while minimizing risks. Over the years, she also has experience across Strategic Planning & Implementation, Operations Management, Health Education Services, Program/Project Management, Regulatory Compliance, Policy Development & Implementation, Performance Metrics Monitoring, Data Analysis & Review, Leadership & Navigation Community Engagement.
Blaise McNair
Blaise McNair completed his Baccalaureate degree at the City College of New York and received his Master of Public Administration degree with a specialization in Health Policy from Baruch College in 2014.
Blaise has worked for over 10 years in the public sector in various roles centered around advocacy, community engagement, and social services in New York City.
As a self-described “policy wonk,” Blaise is passionate about uncovering the root causes of societal inequities to build a better future.
Blaise was recently elected to the Parliamentarian position of the Raymond Joseph New York Chapter of Conference of Minority Public Administrators and is very excited to begin his term in June 2021.
Deborah Tyson
Deborah Tyson completed her undergraduate degree at Queens College with a major in Philosophy in 1995. She earned a Master of Public Administration from New York University’s Wagner Graduate School of Public Service, specializing in Public and Nonprofit Management and Policy in 1999. In 2010, she completed a Graduate Certificate in Job Development and Job Placement at George Washington University.
Her commitment to public service is demonstrated by her experience teaching, working at primary and general elections, and grassroots organizing. As a career civil servant, Deborah has worked with several City agencies, including the New York City Police Department, Department of Education, Queens Criminal Court, and is currently employed with Human Resources Administration as a Job Opportunity Specialist–where she helps individuals in need of public assistance.
She was recently elected Secretary at the Raymond Joseph New York Chapter of Conference of Minority Public Administrators–and will begin her term in June 2021.