Chris Brown, Director
Email: c.brown@yale.edu
As the Director of Yale’s New Haven Hiring Initiative, Chris establishes and oversees all programmatic goals to expand local hiring.
Maya Polan, Program Manager
Email: maya.polan@yale.edu
By partnering with key contacts across the university, Maya focuses on implementing NHHI’s internal programming, including candidate sourcing and training, effective reporting and assessment, and the strategic development of employment opportunities at Yale.
Fallon Thomas, Community Outreach & Engagement Manager
Email: fallon.thomas@yale.edu
In her role, Fallon researches, cultivates and maintains relationships with the New Haven community and Yale Employee Resource Groups. She manages event participation, networking, and strong candidate prospecting.
Samantha Sims, Sr. Administrative Assistant
Email: samantha.sims@yale.edu
In this role, Samantha provides administrative support to the NHHI team by determining and coordinating meeting & event logistics and serving as a source of information to NHHI stakeholders.