Chef Alexis Aquino

 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

Alexandria Sumpter-Delves

 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.


  • Markees Pruitt

    Markees Pruitt

    Sous Chef & Kitchen Manager, BCCC

  • Natalie Capers

    Natalie Capers

    Case Manager & Admin Lead BCCC

  • Allisia Aquino

    Allisia Aquino

    Digital Media Manager Operations & Admin Support, BCCC

  • Terry Perry

    Maintenance & Facilities Instructor, BCCC

  • Kimberly Bell

    Kimberly Bell

    Social Worker, BCCC

  • Daniel Goodine

    Daniel Goodine

    Outreach & Violence Prevention Specialist, BCCC

Executive Board Members

  • Johnnymae Robinson

    Johnnymae Robinson

    Chairperson, BCCC

  • Maria Delongoria

    Maria Delongoria

    Secretary, BCCC

  • Brenda Duchene

    Brenda Duchene

    Executive Board, BCCC

  • Willard Beale

    Treasurer, BCCC

  • Daniel Goodine

    Daniel Goodine

    Executive Board, BCCC

  • Peter Procida

    Peter Procida

    Executive Board, BCCC

  • Charlie Mitchell

    Charlie Mitchell

    Executive Board, BCCC

  • Claus Meyer

    Claus Meyer

    Executive Board, BCCC

  • Nelvern R. Samuel

    Nelvern R. Samuel

    Executive Board, BCCC

  • Pamela M. Junior

    Pamela m. junior

    Executive Board, BCCC

  • Chris Kossifos

    Executive Board, BCCC

Community Advisory Board Members

  • Johnnymae Robinson

    Johnnymae Robinson

    Advisory Board, BCCC

  • Brenda Duchene

    Brenda Duchene

    Advisory Board, BCCC

  • Daniel Goodine

    Daniel Goodine

    Advisory Board, BCCC

  • Erick Fisher

    Advisory Board, BCCC

  • TrudyAnn Williams

    Advisory Board, BCCC

  • Josue Pierre

    Advisory Board, BCCC

  • Leroy Simpson

    Advisory Board, BCCC

  • Elke Dehner - Brownsville Community Culinary Center

    Elke Dehner

    Advisory Board, BCCC