Cecilia Gaston began her tenure as Executive Director of the Violence Intervention Program (VIP) in June 2008 and led the organization for ten years.  In 1998, she was recognized as one of El Diario/La Prensa’s Outstanding Women of the Year for her commitment to social justice and women’s health.  Prior to heading VIP, she worked at Inwood House, one of New York City’s leading teen pregnancy prevention programs.  Ms. Gaston later served as a commissioner on the New York City Commission on Gender Equity, and has remained connected to VIP’s community.