Donna Horak earned a Minor in History from St. Joseph’s College in Brooklyn and a B.A. degree in Psychology with a Minor in Sociology from Marymount College in Tarrytown, N. Y.

She was employed as a Training Director for Local 74 of the S.E.I.U. and has held Training positions for the American Management Assoc., S.U.N.Y. Albany and MetroPlus Healthplan.

Donna is a member of the Manhattan Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Fraunces Tavern Museum and the Mecklenburg Historical Association.

Captain John “Jack” Walsh, a lifelong Brooklyn resident, has devoted his life to service. An Eagle Scout, he earned the NYC Medal of Honor as a high school senior after heroically saving a veteran on a subway track.

Following service in the U.S. Army, Jack enjoyed a distinguished career with the NYPD, where he was decorated more than 75 times for valor and retired as Captain. He later served as Chief of Police in Milford, Massachusetts and as Assistant Deputy Commissioner of the NYC Human Resources Administration.

Holding multiple graduate degrees, he also taught at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, continuing his lifelong commitment to leadership and education.

Marvin Liang contributes expertise in education, community outreach, and volunteer services. A lifelong Brooklynite, Marvin began volunteering at the age of eight as a Boy Scout, sparking a passion for service that continues to guide his work today. 

With a background in childhood education, he is committed to advancing the organization’s mission of improving the community and ensuring everyone has access to resources. Marvin also volunteers regularly at organizational events, allowing him to engage directly with the community and see firsthand the impact of the Association’s work. In this role, he provides strategic guidance, supports community partnerships, and helps ensure strong organizational governance.