February 10, 2023
Contact: communications@safehorizon.org, 646-306-1136
NEW YORK – Safe Horizon, the nation’s largest victim services agency, today announced the appointment of two new members to its Board of Directors.
The recently appointed members are Dana Codispoti, a global human resources executive with 20+ years of experience across multiple industries and geographies and former Transformation Lead and Chief Operating Officer (COO) for Human Resources (HR), AIG; and, Veronica Gontier, Managing Vice President of Marketing, Card Site & Analytics for the US Credit Card Business, Capital One.
“I am honored to welcome Dana and Veronica to our board. Their leadership, expertise and dedication to championing Safe Horizon’s mission will be tremendous assets in our work,” said Jeff Brodsky, Board Chair.
Safe Horizon helps 250,000 New Yorkers a year who are survivors of crime or abuse find safety, support, connection and hope. The board supports Safe Horizon’s vision of a society free from violence and abuse.
“We are proud to expand our board with the addition of these dynamic leaders. Dana and Veronica’s unique skillsets, passion and drive to advance Safe Horizon’s mission are truly inspiring,” said Liz Roberts, CEO.
Codispoti drives strategy to execution, emphasizing the “human” in Human Resources. She most recently served as Transformation Lead and Chief Operating Officer (COO) for HR at AIG. Prior to AIG, she held senior-level positions at BNY Mellon, Morgan Stanley and PwC. Codispoti earned a B.S. in Industrial Engineering from Lehigh University and an MBA from the University of Georgia.
Gontier is a marketing leader whose experience spans industries such as consumer, retail, fashion, health & wellness, and financial services. Prior to her current role at Capital One, she led Marketing and Customer Analytics at Macy’s, Tory Burch and SoulCycle. She has deep expertise leading growth and digital transformation through the use of big data analytics, marketing, and technology to create strategies that balance value creation through acquisition and customer engagement. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Finance and Marketing from the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania.
A complete list of Safe Horizon Board Members can be found here.
About Safe Horizon
Established in 1978, Safe Horizon is the nation’s largest and leading non-profit victim services agency. It touches the lives of more than 250,000 children, adults, and families affected by crime and abuse throughout New York City each year. Safe Horizon envisions a society free of family and community violence, leading the way by empowering victims of domestic violence, child abuse, sexual assault, and human trafficking to move from crisis to confidence. Safe Horizon’s mission is to provide support, prevent violence and promote justice for victims of crime and abuse, their families, and communities. For more information, please visit safehorizon.org.