Our Staff

Young-In Shin joined City Living NY as a social worker in 2017 and became Program Director in 2021. She helps develop the organization’s programs and supervises the social work team. Young-In began her career at Court Appointed Special Advocates in New York City and later worked in child protective services in Washington State. She has also provided counseling to young people involved in the juvenile justice system, adults living with mental illness, and individuals and families as an outpatient therapist. She holds a BA from the University of Rochester and an MSW from New York University.

Gabrielle Breslow joined City Living NY in 2018 and oversees its finances, program evaluation, and operations. Gabrielle has also worked directly with young people at City Living NY as a social worker. Previously, she provided therapy at The Beacon Program, led financial planning at the Center for Employment Opportunities, and worked in New York City government at the Department of Citywide Administrative Services. She holds a BA from Princeton University and an MBA and MSSW from Columbia University.

Anna Brilliant is a social worker at City Living NY. Previously, she helped student-athletes plan for graduation and college at New Heights Youth and supported young people experiencing homelessness at Covenant House with education, employment, and housing goals. Anna has also developed youth programs and worked on community-based research and violence prevention initiatives. She holds a BS in Exercise Science from the University of New Hampshire and an MSW and certificate in Community Organizing and Practice from the University of Pittsburgh.

Melody Gradowski supervises City Living NY’s Alumni Program. Before joining the organization, she supported veterans and their families in securing permanent housing through the VA’s HUD-VASH program. She also worked with children in New York City public schools, providing counseling, social-emotional learning support, and connections to community resources. Melody served in the U.S. Army Reserve and is an alumna of New York City’s foster care system. She holds a BS in Health Education and Promotion and an MSW from Lehman College.

Demetri Kavadas is a social worker at City Living NY. Before joining the organization, he worked as an educator in Chicago Public Schools. During his graduate studies, he interned with the Osborne Association and Hot Bread Kitchen and served as editor-in-chief of the Columbia Social Work Review. Demetri holds a BA from Washington University and an MSSW from Columbia University.

Adreanna Maier has been a social worker at City Living NY since 2022. Before joining the organization, she spent seven years as a social worker at Forestdale, working in its Therapeutic Foster Care program. During her graduate studies, she interned at Catholic Charities, helping people experiencing homelessness connect with housing and community resources. Adreanna holds a BA in Psychology from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and an MSW from Fordham University.

Kathleen McIlraith is a social worker at City Living NY. Before joining the organization, she spent six years as a forensic social worker at The Legal Aid Society in the Bronx, working with an interdisciplinary team representing children and young adults in family court. She conducted assessments, connected clients with services, and advocated for their needs. Kathleen also provided case management as an intern with New Jersey’s Federal Reentry Court. She holds a BA in Sociology from The College of New Jersey and an MSSW from Columbia University.

Greta Parr is a social worker at City Living NY. During her graduate studies, she supported young people at Jewish Queer Youth through individual counseling, assessments, and group programming. She also worked with people seeking permanent supportive housing at St. Nicks Alliance and facilitated group therapy at The Dorm. Earlier in her career, Greta coordinated employment and community programs at One Community. She holds a BA from Barnard College and an MSW from the Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College.