Discover the relentless dedication of our team as they tirelessly strive to provide the vital support and essential information that empowers the bleeding disorders community of New York. Reach out to our committed staff today and unlock the boundless resources of The Hemophilia Association of New York.”
Linda Mugford
Executive Director
Has worked within the bleeding disorders community for over twenty years. Her specialty has been insurance and access for the community. Since 2010 she has been the Executive Director of the Association. She is one of the founding members of the New York State Bleeding Disorders Coalition which provides ‘Grass Roots’ advocacy for the community. She received her MBA from Dowling College and has a BA from Nyack College. She lives on the North Fork on Long Island. Her favorite pastime is cooking and spending time with family, friends, and her Brittany.
Elizabeth Cedeno
Associate Director
Elizabeth is an accountant by profession. Born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, she obtain her B.A. in Economics from NYU. As an active member of the Hemophilia community, Elizabeth brings over 16 years of experience serving as an advocate, parent, volunteer, panelist and executive board member of several local and national committees and organizations. In her spare time, Elizabeth enjoys traveling, long distance cycling, building puzzles and playing board games with her children. As Associate Director, Elizabeth hopes to continue to promote the association’s mission of fostering community, advocacy and education in efforts to advance the health outcomes of all its members.
Janine Garcia
Client Support Associate
Born and raised in the tri-state area, Janine received her B.S. in Communicative Sciences and Disorders with a minor in Mandarin Chinese from NYU. Though relatively new to the bleeding disorders world, Janine is excited to be able to leverage her skills in support of the community. Coming from a low-income background herself, Janine is dedicated to facilitating equity and access in all parts of life, and hopes to continue to promote those values at HANY. In her free time, Janine enjoys learning new languages, trying out new restaurants, thrift shopping, watching reality television, attending concerts, reading, and sweet treats. As Client Support Associate, Janine hopes to serve as an asset to the association and to the bleeding disorders community at large.
Jose Bautista
Operations Manager
Born and raised in New York City, Jose Bautista is a bilingual professional with a dynamic career spanning various roles. He earned a B.A. in Computer Science from Hunter College, which laid the foundation for his technical expertise. Jose began his career as an Inner City Baseball Scout for Major League Baseball, where he established valuable public relations with the community and local government officials. Following this, he served as a Webmaster/IT for the Department of Education, further honing his technical and administrative skills.
Currently, as an Operations Manager at HANY, Jose is responsible for ensuring the efficient and effective administration of business practices within the organization. His commitment to operational excellence and his passion for continuous learning in technology drive his success in this role. Outside of work, Jose is an avid baseball fan and enjoys exploring new technological innovations.