Jorge I. Montalvo

As Chief Operating Officer, Jorge plays a pivotal role on PAGNY’s executive management team. He oversees the operations at PAGNY’s affiliate hospitals as well as at the Rikers Correctional Center. He assists with the negotiation of the organization’s upcoming hospital affiliation renewal contract with NYC Health + Hospitals. Additionally, he leads PAGNY administration standardizations efforts, strategic community initiatives and government relations.

Previously, Jorge has provided direction and leadership for nearly 15 years as the Deputy Executive Director of the NYC Charter Revision Commission, the Founder and Executive Director of the NY State Office for New Americans, the Program Lead for the Empire State Poverty Reduction Initiative, and the Associate Commissioner of the NYS Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance. He also advised members of the Medicaid Delivery System Reform Incentive Payment (DSRIP) Program advisory board, with a particular focus on structure and payment points for community-based health facilities, workforce development and the social determinant of health.