NYSTRS
Brad Woolworth, CAIA, has extensive experience in the investment sector, currently serving as Deputy Managing Director of Private Equity at NYSTRS since April 2016, having previously held the position of Manager of Private Equity - Domestic. From April 2009 to April 2016, Brad Woolworth was the Chief Investment Officer at the City of Philadelphia Board of Pensions & Retirement, where responsibilities also included Deputy Chief Investment Officer and Head of Private Markets & Real Assets. Prior roles include Investment Officer - Private Equity at the New York State Common Retirement Fund and Senior Municipal Financial Analyst at the Office of the New York State Comptroller. Early career experience includes a position as Corporate Actions Specialist at State Street Securities Finance. Academic credentials include an MSEP in Economics from Suffolk University, a BA in Economics from San Francisco State University, and an AA in Liberal Arts from Vista Community College.
NYSTRS
Established in 1921 by the New York State Legislature, NYSTRS provides retirement, disability and death benefits to eligible New York State public school teachers and administrators. Our Mission: To provide our members with a secure pension. Our Vision: To be the model for pension fund excellence and exceptional customer service.We serve nearly264,000 active members and over 169,000 retirees and beneficiaries.Membership in NYSTRS is mandatory for all full-time teachers, teaching assistants, guidance counselors and administrators employed in New York State public schools (excluding New York City), Boards of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES), and eligible charter schools that opted to participate as an employer in NYSTRS.Membership for teachers employed less than full time is optional. Employers are required to notify part-time teachers in writing of their right to membership in the System.Teachers employed by a New York State community college or SUNY (excluding graduate assistants or teaching assistants) may elect membership in NYSTRS or the Optional Retirement Program.