Daniel H. Stephens

Daniel Stephens serves as the Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director at Ramapo for Children since October 2022, focusing on creating inclusive communities for children and youth with various social, emotional, and neurological differences. Previously, Daniel held the position of Deputy Commissioner at the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene from July 2019 to September 2021, where leadership was provided for the largest division within the largest city health department in the U.S., including overseeing public health responses to COVID-19. Prior experience includes roles as Vice President of Health and Wellness at Children's Aid, Director of Adolescent Medicine at Union Community Health Center, and Pediatrician at Harlem Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center. Daniel's educational background includes a Doctor of Medicine from Columbia University and a BA in History from Harvard University.