Executive Council

The New York County Psychiatric Society is governed by an elected Executive Council composed of member psychiatrists.

2026-2027 Executive Council

PRESIDENT:
Rebecca Capasso, M.D.

PRESIDENT-ELECT:
Nery Diaz, D.O.

SECRETARY:
Marissa Goldberg, D.O.

TREASURER:
Jacob Appel, M.D., J.D.

IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT:
Adjoa Smalls-Mantey, M.D., D.Phil.

COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Raina Aggarwal, M.D.
Nicholas Apping, M.D.
Vicente Liz, M.D.
Sean Lynch, M.D.
Kevin Qosja, M.D.
Mardoche Sidor, M.D.
German Velez, M.D.

REPRESENTATIVES:
Karen Dionesotes, M.D. MPH
Robert Gadomski, D.O.
Daniel Safin, M.D.
Anil Thomas, M.D.
Jose Vito, M.D.

NYCPS Staff

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Meagan O’Toole, J.D., C.A.E.

PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Alyson Cozzolina, MPH

ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR
Kryst Notaro

Quick Links

Announcements

NYCPS Letter to Representative Nicole Malliotakis opposing cuts to Medicaid.
Click here to read the letter.

APA Joint Statement: APA & leading medical organizations issued a statement on the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Read the full statement HERE.

APA Official Statement: APA responds to White House Announcement on Autism. Read the full statement HERE.

APA Official Statement: APA Urges New Administration, Congress to Prioritize Mental Health. Read the full statement HERE.