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 PruittSous Chef & Kitchen Manager, BCCC 
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       Sequoya AndersonPastry Instructor BCCC 
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       Janelle AntoineCulinary Instructor BCCC 
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       Terry PerryMaintenance & Facilities Instructor, BCCC 
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       Natalie CapersCase Manager & Admin Lead BCCC 
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       Kimberly BellSocial Worker, BCCC 
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       Daniel GoodineOutreach & Violence Prevention Specialist, BCCC 
Executive Board Members
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       Johnnymae RobinsonChairperson, BCCC 
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       Maria DelongoriaSecretary, BCCC 
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       Brenda DucheneExecutive Board, BCCC 
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       Willard BealeTreasurer, BCCC 
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       Peter ProcidaExecutive Board, BCCC 
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       Charlie MitchellExecutive Board, BCCC 
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       Claus MeyerExecutive Board, BCCC 
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       Nelvern R. SamuelExecutive Board, BCCC 
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       Pamela m. juniorExecutive Board, BCCC 
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       Chris KossifosExecutive Board, BCCC 
Community Advisory Board Members
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       Johnnymae RobinsonAdvisory Board, BCCC 
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       Brenda DucheneAdvisory Board, BCCC 
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       Daniel GoodineAdvisory Board, BCCC 
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       Erick FisherAdvisory Board, BCCC 
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       TrudyAnn WilliamsAdvisory Board, BCCC 
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       Josue PierreAdvisory Board, BCCC 
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       Leroy SimpsonAdvisory Board, BCCC 
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       Elke DehnerAdvisory Board, BCCC 
 
                        