Executive Director
Alexis Aquino
Alexis Aquino is the Executive Director and Executive Chef at the Brownsville Community Culinary Center (BCCC). His culinary journey began at Columbia University, where he catered events and advised young professionals on nutrition. After earning top honors at the Institute of Culinary Education, Alexis led workforce development programs at FEDCAP’s Career Design School, empowering adults with disabilities through culinary arts. At BCCC, he now champions programs at the intersection of food, social justice, economic mobility, and health equity.
Our Team
Director of Strategy & Programs
Alexandria Sumpter-Delves
Alexandria Sumpter-Delves is a strategic leader in youth development and workforce readiness with a proven track record in program design, grant management, and civic engagement. As Division Director of College and Career Services at Queens Community House she oversaw workforce and post-secondary education opportunities for young adults 14 24 years of age. Alexandria’s work history includes managing the training partnership between CUNY and the NYC Housing Recovery Office (HRO) for Hurricane Sandy relief efforts. With a decade of service at The Police Athletic League (PAL), as a Manager of Training and Volunteer Services, she supported the Professional Development Committee, Training and Development Committee and developed the stand alone mentoring program in Brownville, Brooklyn, GirlTalk. She’s also held a number of progressively responsible positions in youth development and community service at Safe Space, Public Allies New York, Common Cause New York, and Columbia University. Alexandria serves on the Queens Public Library Board of Trustees and Community Board 9 (Queens) and holds a B.A. in Communications and Culture from CUNY SPS and is a New York Community Trust Fellow at Baruch College. Her career also includes work in fundraising, marketing, and public relations.
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Markees Pruitt
Sous Chef & Kitchen Manager, BCCC
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Natalie Capers
Case Manager & Admin Lead BCCC
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Allisia Aquino
Digital Media Manager Operations & Admin Support, BCCC
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Terry Perry
Maintenance & Facilities Instructor, BCCC
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Kimberly Bell
Social Worker, BCCC
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Daniel Goodine
Outreach & Violence Prevention Specialist, BCCC
Executive Board Members
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Johnnymae Robinson
Chairperson, BCCC
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Maria Delongoria
Secretary, BCCC
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Brenda Duchene
Executive Board, BCCC
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Willard Beale
Treasurer, BCCC
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Daniel Goodine
Executive Board, BCCC
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Peter Procida
Executive Board, BCCC
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Charlie Mitchell
Executive Board, BCCC
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Claus Meyer
Executive Board, BCCC
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Nelvern R. Samuel
Executive Board, BCCC
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Pamela m. junior
Executive Board, BCCC
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Chris Kossifos
Executive Board, BCCC
Community Advisory Board Members
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Johnnymae Robinson
Advisory Board, BCCC
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Brenda Duchene
Advisory Board, BCCC
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Daniel Goodine
Advisory Board, BCCC
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Erick Fisher
Advisory Board, BCCC
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TrudyAnn Williams
Advisory Board, BCCC
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Josue Pierre
Advisory Board, BCCC
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Leroy Simpson
Advisory Board, BCCC
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Elke Dehner
Advisory Board, BCCC