Our Team

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 Hank Rubin, PhD, grew up in Rochester with experience dating back to the summer of 1964; attending both Rochester and Brighton public schools. He retired as vice president of the Rochester Area Community Foundation; served as Associate State Superintendent of Education for Ohio, dean of education and professor of education and public sector leadership at universities in Illinois, Ohio and Minnesota. He is currently a Commissioner on the Rochester Housing Authority, bestselling author of Collaborative Leadership (Corwin Press), and founder of the Institute for Collaborative Leadership.

Hank lives in Rochester (Charlotte) along the Genesee River. His daughter, Amelia, is a teacher in Asheville NC and his son, Lane, is an architect in New York City.

 Sashanna J. Mitchell is a passionate and dedicated servant of the Rochester community. Currently she is self-employed as a leadership coach and consultant on issues of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. Born and raised in Rochester, NY she is a proud graduate of the Rochester City School District, as well as SUNY Brockport. Using her degree in African American Studies she set out to serve those in her community who are most in need; which according to the numbers are black and brown youth. Her experience includes a number of direct service roles with youth and families of color, working for various non-profits. Her most recent work however has shifted from youth and family services to the field of racial justice and equity. Recently, working as the Coordinator for the Racial Equity & Justice Initiative, she was able to help convene community organizations and their leaders to help create more diverse and anti-racist organizations to help better serve the Rochester community.

Sashanna is currently based in Rochester, NY and lives with her husband Chaz.

Dr. Kim McKinsey-Mabry serves as the Community Investments & Partnerships Manager for the Rochester region at Excellus BCBS where she oversees strategic investments aimed at enhancing access to care, advancing health outcomes, and fostering partnerships with similarly mission-driven organizations. Prior to working with Excellus, Kim spent 20+ years in higher education, most recently serving as the Acting Provost & Vice President of Academic & Student Affairs at Monroe Community College (MCC). Previously held positions include, Acting Vice President, Student Services; Dean, Schools of Business and Community Engagement; Dean, Downtown Campus. Kim also served previously as an Instructor at Rochester Institute of Technology.  

Kim has a passion for and background in professional and leadership development where she ignites innovative thinking when guiding teams and initiatives. She places a strong emphasis on both individual and collective impact and aligns diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of her work.  

Dr. McKinsey-Mabry holds an Education Doctorate Degree in Executive Leadership from St. John Fisher University, a Masters in Business Administration from Metropolitan College of New York, a Bachelors Degree in Community and Human Services Management from SUNY Empire State College, and an Associates Degree in Liberal Arts, along with a Human Services Certificate from Monroe Community College. 

Kim serves on the Board of Directors for the YWCA Rochester & Monroe County and Dress for Success Rochester. Kim, along with her husband Krumie, and their children Jasmine and Kennedy, and granddaughter Jordyn, proudly call Rochester, NY home. 

 Rebekah Meyer, MA is the Operations Manager for the Rochester-Monroe Anti-Poverty Initiative (RMAPI) and has developed expertise in facilitation, project management, and supporting collaboration for large-scale community change. Prior to working with RMAPI, Rebekah’s career was in the nonprofit sector in Baltimore, Maryland. In Baltimore, her work included time providing technical assistance to the city’s network of after-school programs, running a national scholarship program, and serving as the Director of Community Engagement and Volunteerism for an organization focused on disrupting the cycle of poverty for children and families. With RMAPI, Rebekah’s role includes ensuring the execution of working group deliverables, grants management, and coordination of internal and external stakeholders including service providers, employers, government agencies, and community members. Specific initiatives she has led include the development of RMAPI’s Employer Pledge, annual identification of and advocacy for a policy agenda, and RMAPI’s renewed focus on housing. RMAPI is a Collective Impact initiative aimed at reducing poverty and increasing self-sufficiency through sustainable employment and living wages, while also ensuring greater access to affordable basic needs. Rebekah has a Masters of Arts in Education Policy from George Washington University. She has two young children and is originally from Buffalo, New York.