Posted 2/21/2024, 12:12:00 AM
Mayor Adams' Nonprofit Fund Director Unexpectedly Resigns After 16 Months
- Marcella Tillett has abruptly resigned as executive director of Mayor Eric Adams' Fund to Advance New York City after 16 months.
- The fund is a nonprofit that raises money from donors to support city initiatives.
- Tillett's departure came as a surprise and the reason was described as "personal."
- The fund had about $15 million cash on hand in 2022, down from $27 million in 2020.
- The fund has supported programs for fire victims, STEM education, COVID-19 relief, domestic violence services, and more.