About FAB(&MD)GC
Meet the people behind our mission to build a more inclusive, equitable, and vibrant Garden City for everyone.
From Conversation to Action
For a Better (And More Diverse) Garden City was born from a simple observation: while Garden City has long been celebrated as one of America's finest planned communities, its promise of being a welcoming place for all has not always been fully realized.
Founded in 2024 by a group of concerned residents, FAB(&MD)GC began as a series of kitchen-table conversations about what it would take to make our village truly representative of the diverse world around us. Those conversations quickly grew into organized action.
Today, we operate twelve active programs ranging from diversity workshops and youth mentorship to community gardening and cultural celebrations. Our work is guided by the belief that a garden is most beautiful when it blooms with variety — and that Garden City's greatest days lie ahead, not behind.
"We don't just want to change the conversation about diversity in Garden City — we want to change the reality."
— Dr. Angela Harrison, Board Chair
What We Stand For
These principles guide every program, event, and decision we make.
Inclusion
We believe every person deserves to feel welcome and valued in Garden City, regardless of their background.
Equity
We work to identify and dismantle barriers that prevent equal access to opportunity in our community.
Community
We build bridges between neighbors through shared experiences, dialogue, and collaborative action.
Growth
We nurture the potential in every resident and invest in programs that help our community flourish.
Service
We lead by example, volunteering our time and resources to create tangible positive change.
Transparency
We operate openly, sharing our goals, progress, and finances with the community we serve.
Board of Directors
Our volunteer board brings together diverse expertise and a shared commitment to making Garden City a place where everyone belongs.
Dr. Angela Harrison
A lifelong Garden City resident and retired educator, Dr. Harrison has spent 30 years championing equity in public schools. She brings deep community ties and a passion for inclusive civic engagement.
Carlos Mendoza
An immigration attorney and community organizer, Carlos has been a leading voice for diversity on Long Island for over a decade. He founded the Garden City Neighbors Alliance in 2018.
Priya Sharma
A CPA with 25 years in nonprofit financial management, Priya ensures every donated dollar is invested wisely. She serves on the boards of three Long Island charitable organizations.
David Chen
A tech entrepreneur and Garden City homeowner, David leverages his digital expertise to amplify the organization's reach. He leads our communications and social media strategy.
Margaret O'Brien
A retired social worker and Garden City Historical Society volunteer, Margaret brings institutional knowledge and a deep understanding of the village's evolving demographics.