Mental health organizations operate at the intersection of healthcare delivery, social services, and highly sensitive personal data. Protecting patient confidentiality, ensuring HIPAA compliance, and maintaining resilient telehealth and clinical systems are mission-critical responsibilities. In New York’s mental health sector—where nonprofit networks, public health systems, and fast-scaling digital platforms converge—cybersecurity leaders play a central role in safeguarding both care continuity and community trust.
Shulem Jeremias — Chief Information Security Officer, Hamaspik of Kings County
Shulem Jeremias serves as Chief Information Security Officer at Hamaspik of Kings County, while also holding multiple executive technology leadership roles across affiliated health and community organizations in Brooklyn. With deep expertise in IT infrastructure management, service delivery, and enterprise strategy alignment, he focuses on building stable, scalable systems that support mental health and community-based care. His background reflects a strong operational lens—aligning technology, compliance, and business processes to strengthen patient-focused services.
Sheetal Sood — Chief Information Officer and Chief Information Security Officer, Cohen Veterans Network
Sheetal Sood leads both technology and cybersecurity at Cohen Veterans Network, bringing extensive experience in information governance, privacy, and regulatory compliance. Previously holding senior compliance and privacy leadership roles within large New York public-sector institutions, she has overseen HIPAA programs, enterprise-wide records governance, and audit oversight. Her leadership bridges executive strategy and security execution, ensuring that mental health services for veterans operate on secure, compliant, and resilient digital foundations.
James Kittle — Vice President of Information Technology and Chief Information Security Officer, Charlie Health
James Kittle leads IT and security operations at Charlie Health, supporting a rapidly expanding telehealth platform serving thousands of users nationwide. He is focused on stabilizing and maturing IT operations while strengthening HIPAA safeguards and implementing Zero Trust architecture. His work includes formalizing AI governance, reducing shadow technology risks, centralizing operational processes, and embedding scalable security practices to support national mental health service expansion.
Securing Trust in Behavioral Healthcare
In the mental health industry, cybersecurity directly supports dignity, confidentiality, and uninterrupted care. Whether protecting nonprofit community networks, veteran-focused services, or high-growth telehealth platforms, these leaders demonstrate how disciplined governance, privacy-first architecture, and operational resilience are foundational to delivering safe, secure mental health services across New York.
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