Community Service Society of New York
Michelle Berney has a diverse work experience in the field of public benefits and community service. Michelle is currently serving as the Director of Benefits Plus Learning Center at the Community Service Society of New York since May 2021. Prior to this, they worked at the NYC Department for the Aging as a Public Benefits Consultant from August 2007 to May 2021. Michelle also has experience as a Project Coordinator at the Community Service Society from April 2001 to August 2006.
Michelle Berney earned their Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree in Health Policy from NYU between 1997 and 1999. Prior to that, they studied Psychology at Brandeis University. No specific start or end years for their education at Brandeis University were provided.
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Community Service Society of New York
A strong New York is an equitable New York. Every New Yorker, across income levels, race and ethnicity, and background, shares similar goals. We all want economic well-being, the ability to exercise our rights, and to live with dignity. The Community Service Society of New York (CSS) has worked with and for New Yorkers since 1843 to promote economic opportunity and champion an equitable city and state. We center the voices and experiences of communities of color and people facing economic insecurity, striving to create a more secure future. Through a strategic combination of data-driven research, direct services, and people-driven advocacy, we ensure New Yorkers have the power to create change in their lives and the life of our city and state. Our programs, policy analysis, legal advocacy, and campaigns expand access to health care, safe and affordable housing, employment opportunities, consumer debt assistance, and more—making a tangible difference in the lives of millions. We work with a broad coalition of New Yorkers—from community members, activists, and volunteers to government officials and grassroots organizations—to fight for what matters most, especially to those striving to make ends meet. Our collective victories, like stronger tenant protections, paid sick and family leave for working New Yorkers, and one of the strongest “ban the box” laws in the nation, pave the way for lasting change. We won’t stop until New York is a place where those most impacted by injustice have a fair chance to not only survive, but thrive. Join us in powering a more equitable New York by visiting cssny.org.