Leadership
Stephen E. Freeman, L.C.S.W.
Chief Operating Officer
Stephen E. Freeman began his career as a social worker for cardiac and surgical patients at Montefiore Hospital and Medical Center and for children with leukemia at North Shore University Hospital. Mr. Freeman joined YAI in 1977 as a residential supervisor. He now oversees all operations of four separate agencies within the YAI Network: YAI/NIPD’s Department of Day Services; YAI/NIPD’s Department of Clinical & Family Services; Premier HealthCare; the New York League for Early Learning; and the International Institute for People with Disabilities of Puerto Rico. Mr. Freeman is also an adjunct professor at The Hunter College School of Social Work and a faculty advisor at Boricua College.
