JASA Names Gayle M. Horwitz as CEO
Bringing decades of nonprofit, government, and C-suite experience, Horwitz will take the helm of JASA, the city’s go-to nonprofit supporting older New Yorkers
NEW YORK, NY (May 15, 2025) – JASA, the go-to nonprofit supporting older New Yorkers, today announced Gayle Horwitz as its next CEO. Horwitz will lead JASA and its staff of over 1,500 in their mission to ensure that older adults across New York City can age in place with dignity and purpose.
Horwitz joins JASA from the City University of New York (CUNY), where she most recently served as Senior Vice Chancellor and Secretary of the Board of Trustees. Since 2016, she has held various roles at CUNY, including Senior Advisor to the Chancellor and Interim President of the Research Foundation of CUNY. Gayle also serves as a Trustee of the Community Service Society and Member of Impact 100 NYC.
“From students to older adults, my entire career has been focused on making New York City a better place to live for all New Yorkers. I’m honored to join JASA and bring my decades of leadership experience to support this outstanding team as it reaches new heights,” said Gayle Horwitz, incoming CEO at JASA. “As the number of older New Yorkers continues to grow, JASA, with its legacy of innovation, will be a critical lifeline to meet their core needs. I cannot imagine a more exciting time to help lead JASA’s next chapter, ensuring New York is a place where everyone can age with dignity, joy and purpose.”
Prior to CUNY, Horwitz held leadership roles at prominent nonprofit, private, and government organizations, including as Chief Financial and Administrative Officer for Federation Employment and Guidance Services (FEGS) and Chief Operating Officer of Nardello & Co., as well as President & CEO at the Hugh L. Carey Battery Park City Authority. Her robust government experience also includes serving as New York City’s First Deputy Comptroller, as Special Assistant to the President of the New York City Board of Education, and as Director of Operations, Facilities & Technical Services at the New York City Department of General Services.
“JASA is lucky to have Gayle Horwitz joining us as CEO. From CUNY, to the Battery Park City Authority, to the NYC Comptroller’s Office, she has overseen some of the most impactful organizations in our city and helped deliver results and services for all New Yorkers,” said Jessica Feder Mantel, President of the Board of Trustees at JASA. “We have no doubt that Gayle will hit the ground running to continue JASA’s strong trajectory.”
JASA provides more than 20 essential services to 40,000+ older New Yorkers and their families annually. With over 50 locations throughout New York City, JASA’s services include home care, legal services, home-delivered meals, mental health support, elder abuse prevention and more. JASA is also the largest nonprofit provider of senior affordable housing in New York City.
Horwitz replaces Kathryn Haslanger, who is stepping down after more than 12 years at the helm of JASA. Horwitz will officially start in her new role on July 14.
“Serving as JASA’s CEO for over a decade has been a privilege. Older New Yorkers are vibrant and resilient, and I am proud of JASA's work meeting essential needs while building community and connection for thousands of people,” said Kathryn Haslanger, outgoing CEO at JASA. “JASA is in a strong position to thrive, poised for Gayle to take this organization and our exceptional staff to the next level.”