Jonnel Doris, MPPA, MDIV

CEO of StartCare


Jonnel C. Doris, MPPA, MDIV is the CEO of StartCare, one of the nation’s oldest Black-founded community-based health organizations that provides comprehensive care for New Yorkers through integrated, culturally responsive health and social care. He previously served as Commissioner of the NYC Department of Small Business Services and as the founding Executive Director of the NYC Mayor’s Office of Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprises.

Doris holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Sociology from Stony Brook University where he also earned a Master of Arts in Public Policy and Analysis. He is the recipient of various awards including the 2017 City and State 40 Under 40 Award and the National Minority Business Council Award.

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Jonnel C. Doris, MPPA, MDIV is the CEO of StartCare, one of the nation’s oldest Black-founded community-based health organizations that provides comprehensive care for New Yorkers through integrated, culturally responsive health and social care. He previously served as Commissioner of the NYC Department of Small Business Services and as the founding Executive Director of the NYC Mayor’s Office of Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprises.

Doris holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Sociology from Stony Brook University where he also earned a Master of Arts in Public Policy and Analysis. He is the recipient of various awards including the 2017 City and State 40 Under 40 Award and the National Minority Business Council Award.