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Phipps creates affordable housing and offers education, workforce development and other programs that support the goal of building thriving communities.

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Andre White
Executive Director & CEO

Andre D. White is the Executive Director and CEO of Phipps Neighborhoods, the social service affiliate of Phipps Houses. With nearly two decades of dedicated public service, Andre brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of accomplishments to this role.   

Taking the helm at Phipps Neighborhoods in May 2020, Andre has orchestrated a strategic vision aimed at fortifying organizational capacity and seamlessly integrating programs to maximize community impact. Under his stewardship, the organization has successfully launched its inaugural college-bound scholarship program, expanded food access services, revitalized its resident services model, and introduced a pioneering workforce training and career pathways program in the building services industry. Addressing the pressing issue of the digital divide in the Bronx, Andre has instituted a Digital Access and Equity initiative while spearheading the creation of a Youth Practitioner Institute, providing professional development opportunities agency-wide.  

Previously serving as the Deputy Commissioner of Youth Workforce Development at the NYC Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD), Andre managed a portfolio of $220 million in annual public and private funding for youth employment, internships, training, and high school dropout prevention services. Notably, leveraging the use of technology in workforce training, Andre led the implementation of the first NYC youth-employment Learning Management System, ensuring access to career-focused skill-building opportunities for over 100,000 youth annually.  

Andre’s leadership has gained national recognition, receiving nominations as a City & State Nonprofit Power 100, Crain’s Notable Black Leaders, Schneps Media’s Bronx PowerList, and Caribbean Impact Awards. He holds a BA in Political Science and an MA in Political Science, Urban Policy, and Administration from the City University of New York at Brooklyn College. Andre recently completed Harvard Business School’s Strategic Perspectives in Nonprofit Management program and serves on the Human Services Council and JobsFirstNYC boards. He currently chairs the Board of Guttman Community College Foundation, showcasing his commitment to community growth and education.