Pam Alvich, Chief Executive Officer

Pamela is a graduate of Syracuse University and is a mission-driven executive with 18 years of nonprofit leadership and behavioral healthcare experience. She has worked for many years in executive roles within the psychiatric and addiction area for adults and adolescents as an innovative business builder, adroit at strengthening sustainable patient services while leveraging philanthropic initiatives to advance care and education.

She previously worked at Silver Hill Hospital, a leading private not-for-profit psychiatric hospital treating adolescents and adults with psychiatric, substance use and co-occurring disorders, where she was responsible for improving procedures in the admissions process, expanding customer service for Silver Hill’s patients and families, and developing business relationships and referrals that resulted significant growth for the 90-year-old organization.

Prior to her experience in the mental health category, Pamela worked in the fashion and luxury goods world, overseeing global product development and management for Donna Karan, Calvin Klein and Ralph Lauren. Her leadership role as current President of her co-op board, further enhances her qualifications to work well with the community at NYCFL. “I understand the difficulties in managing addiction, but I also know that empathy, compassion, and targeted clinical care, will help young people and their families maintain their successful journeys to recovery. I am delighted and proud to be a part of this talented and successful organization.”