Nancy Manigat has over 28 years’ experience in the social service and healthcare industry. Currently, she is the Chief Operating Officer of Central Nassau Guidance and Counseling Services nonprofit organization serving over 7,000 residents of Long Island annually with mental health and substance use disorders. Prior to joining CN Guidance in 2011, she was the Director of Mental Health Outpatient Treatment Services for Family and Children’s Association.

Nancy was the Associate Vice President for Stone Ridge Partners, a consulting firm specializing in strategic planning and business management solutions in the healthcare industry. For six years, Nancy specialized in improving business operations and the fiscal health of medical practices and hospital departments. Nancy began her post graduate career at Mount Sinai’s Adolescent Health Center, where she held positions of increasing responsibility from direct clinical service to program and grant management. It was at Mt. Sinai where Nancy used her expertise in the treatment of sexual trauma to co-author an article “The Health Care Provider’s Role in the Disclosure of Sexual Abuse: the medical interview as the gateway to disclosure.” Nancy also held various positions at Edwin Gould Services for Children.

Nancy sits on the Advisory Board of NYU McSilver Institute’s Community Technical Assistance of New York Center which provides training, consultation, and educational resources to behavioral health agencies throughout the State. She is also an active member of the Nassau Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. which is dedicated to public service with an emphasis on programs that assist the African American community.

Nancy holds a Bachelor of Arts in psychology from Hampton University, a Master of Social Work from Hunter College and a Master of Business Administration in Health Care Administration and Policy from Baruch College’s Zicklin School of Busines. She is also a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of New York.