Ethel Coffinas Email Address

Director of Human Resources

Asian Americans for Equality (AAFE) is a non-profit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of Asian Americans and all of those who are in need. Founded in 1974 to advocate for equal rights, AAFE has transformed in the past four decades to become one of New York's preeminent housing, social service and community development organizations. AAFE is committed to preserving affordable housing throughout New York and to providing new opportunities for the city's diverse immigrant communities. Employing innovative approaches, the organization has preserved and developed 86 buildings, creating more than 700 units of housing. It has secured almost $250 million in mortgage financing for home buyers and disbursed $13 million in loans to hundreds of small businesses. Through a wide range of multilingual counseling services, AAFE provides education, financial assistance and training to empower people, small businesses and neighborhoods. Its research, advocacy and grassroots organizing initiatives help to shape government policy and to effect positive change. At its heart, AAFE embodies the hopes and dreams of New York's many vibrant immigrant communities, and helps turn those dreams into reality.

Challenge-driven, goal-oriented, and versatile professional, offering extensive experience in human resource management, employee development, and HR program development and implementation. Highly effective at formulating and executing effective internal systems and procedures to increase organizational efficiency. Adept at re-engineering operations, realigning employee bases, and designing and introducing new employee training programs to accelerate organizational efficiency while fostering employees’ welfare and development. Acknowledged for unwavering commitment to superior results and operational excellence within fast-paced environments. Armed with outstanding operational and managerial background, along with exceptional communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.