FIRST-GENERATION AMERICAN

BORN + RAISED EAST SIDER

COMMUNITY-BASED LEADER

Born at Metropolitan Hospital.

Attended P.S. 183 and M.S. 104.

Graduated from Hunter College.

The East Side is in my DNA.

A family portrait of four people, including a man in a suit and tie, a woman wearing a black blazer with a red shirt, a young child in red plaid clothing, and a boy in a gray suit with a red bow tie. They are all smiling, seated together against a plain background.

At the age of 8, my family was homeless on the East Side. Through inclusionary housing, we were able to call District 4 home.

I have lived in this neighborhood my entire life - not as a politician, but as a neighbor who knows what it is like to struggle and fight for a better future.

In 2025, New Yorkers find ourselves at a crossroads:

remain on the hamster wheel of machine politics, or

embrace bold, fresh ideas.

Illustration of a Dalmatian dog between a crossed-out Republican elephant and Democratic donkey on a blue background.

My candidacy is about navigating and transcending political partisanship to arrive at real solutions that put people first.

We need

a new generation of leadership

focused on

experience + innovation + community

I am the youngest candidate in this race and have a 14+ year career that spans city, state, federal, and international government, community affairs, public policy, civic engagement, cultural affairs, business development, youth and education, and healthcare.

My professional experiences include:

  • International affairs at The British Council

  • Labor and Civil Rights under the Former Vice-Chair of the Democratic National Committee

  • Civil Rights at the National Action Network

  • Leading first-in-the-nation immigration initiatives for the State of New York for nearly a decade

  • Leading strategic initiatives and public engagement at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts

  • Leading operations and external affairs at South Brooklyn Health

  • Two men, including Kyle Athayde, shaking hands in front of a blue backdrop with NYC Health + Hospitals and South Brooklyn Health logos.

  • A man and woman sitting at a table with a blue tablecloth displaying "New York State Office for New Americans" in a library setting. The table has informational brochures labeled "Naturalize NY." There are laptops, a water bottle, and other materials on the table. Books and people are visible in the background.

  • Four people standing together outdoors; one holding a document, with modern building and barricades in the background.

  • Three people standing indoors with an Indian flag in the background, dressed in formal attire. The room has wooden paneling and ornate red wall coverings, with a decorative light fixture on the wall and a potted plant nearby.

  • Three people standing on the porch of the Susan B. Anthony House, with an American flag displayed, and a sign reading 'National Historic Landmark.'

  • Outdoor community event with a blue table, people interacting under a red canopy, and urban background.

  • Three people talking at an informational table indoors with banners for "New York Office of New Americans." One person is handing out pamphlets. Another person is sitting at an adjacent table with a banner starting with "NYC."

  • Two people at an event, one holding a 'Naturalize NY' pamphlet, standing by a table with a laptop and informational materials.

A group of four people, include Kyle Athayde, at a riverside press conference with microphones. There's a tall building in the background along with a river ferry. The image is from a FOX 5 news segment with a temperature display reading 74°F.
Group of people, including Kyle Athayde, standing outside Mount Sinai Beth Israel hospital, some holding signs for a community or healthcare rally.

I have served on Manhattan Community Board 6 for ten years, and was elected as one of the youngest community board chairs in NYC history from 2020 – 2024

As Chair, I

  • Led the opposition to the Soloviev Casino

  • Kept our district safe and healthy during the pandemic

  • Successfully advocated for the return of the largest amount of green space to our district

  • Fought for the dignity of our homeless constituents and held government accountable for our flawed shelter system

  • Supported small businesses

  • Empowered youth to lead on local issues

Group of people, including Kyle Athayde, having a conversation outdoors, with one person in a red jacket and another in a red suit. An American flag is visible in the background.
  • Three people posing with folded arms in front of a presentation board, one wearing a Union Jack sweater, one in a blue shirt, and one in a striped shirt with a tie.

  • Group of students and two adults posing in a classroom

  • A person in a black shirt is drawing on a wall with a pencil in a school hallway, while another person in a plaid shirt observes with hands on hips. The hallway has posters on the walls and a tiled floor.

  • Three people standing outside Hunter College, University of New York, Touro Health Sciences Center. The man on the left is wearing a suit, while the two women on the right are wearing casual outfits. They are smiling and posing near greenery and a building entrance.

  • A diverse group of people in a lecture hall, some standing and some seated, with a woman and a man in the foreground facing the audience, possibly giving a presentation. Rows of empty seats are visible in the background.

  • Two people standing beside a whiteboard with a map and notes on it, smiling and gesturing towards the board. The map appears to depict regions of New York state with various labels and drawings. The background contains colorful sticky notes and a poster.

  • Two men standing together in a community event setting with a mural of clouds and rays of light in the background. They are positioned in front of a table with brochures and bottled water on it. Other people are visible in the background socializing.

  • A group of people participating in a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new construction project. They are holding ceremonial scissors and a blue ribbon with "NYC Department of Design and Construction" printed on it. The event appears to be outdoors with landscaped greenery in the background. Participants are smiling, dressed in business and casual attire, indicating a celebratory occasion.

  • Group of people participating in a ribbon-cutting ceremony outdoors, holding scissors and a green ribbon, with American flag and trees in the background.

  • Group of four adults standing outdoors with trees in the background, holding garden tools.

  • Three people standing indoors in a room with wooden flooring and large windows. They are smiling and posing in front of a grand piano. Two people are wearing dresses and one is wearing a shirt and pants. The room is well-lit and furnished with couches and decorative items.

  • Group of four people posing indoors, two wearing white traditional attire, standing in front of a window with urban view.

  • Four people standing on a paved walkway by a waterfront with a city skyline in the background under a partly cloudy sky.

  • Two people kneeling with dogs in front of a table covered with a white tablecloth labeled 'Community Board Manhattan,' outdoor setting with colorful flags overhead and trees in the background.

  • Two people stand smiling in front of a fence with signs, holding a photo of a bridge in an urban setting. The man has a backpack, and the woman is holding a small dog. Both are casually dressed.

  • Four people standing outdoors in front of a greenery-filled area with an overpass in the background, all wearing sunglasses and casual to business casual clothing.

  • A group of people standing together indoors, positioned around a table with a blue tablecloth that reads 'Friends' with a white emblem. A large screen in the background displays an image of a greenhouse. The setting appears to be an event or gathering, possibly related to a park or preservation group.

  • Two people smiling in front of a store called Global Villages with a sign that reads "Crafts, Jewelry & Fashion From Around the World."

  • Three men in suits at an event, one holding a certificate, with a decorative background.

  • Two people stand smiling in front of a colorful mural featuring handprints, a sun, and the words "What RISE Means to Us." The mural includes photos and drawings.

  • Three people standing in a room with a banner reading "Office for New Americans" in the background. The setting appears to be a community or office space with tables and chairs.

  • Two people standing next to a campaign poster for Manhattan Borough President Mark D. Levine, inside a gym-like setting with fall-themed decor.

I am the candidate with:

  • THE MOST PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

  • THE MOST COMMUNITY-BASED LEADERSHIP

  • A RECORD OF FIGHTING FOR THE COMMUNITY… AND WINNING

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