Aurelio Gooden - Director of Human Resources

Aurelio Gooden joins NYSBA with over 25 years of Human Resources experience handling all aspects of human resources focusing on talent acquisition, employment processing, compensation, benefits, records management, employee relations and retention, EEO compliance, and labor relations.

Recently, he served as Director of Human Resources with Vocational Instruction Project (VIP) Community Services, Inc. and The Joseph P. Addabbo Family Health Center, Inc. - both FQHC organizations.  He also worked as Deputy Director for Human Resources Administration with The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA), the Postgraduate Center for Mental Health, and with Steinway Child and Family Services, Inc. 

Aurelio holds a Bachelor of Arts from Mount Saint Mary College. He plans to resume his studies for a Master's of Science in Counseling later this year at Mercy College in Dobbs Ferry, NY.

Aurelio enjoys cross-country driving, dining out when possible, and listening to salsa music.  He is involved in his local community and church.