New York City / Department of Health/Mental Hygiene / Executive Agency Counsel

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Executive Agency Counsel at Department of Health/Mental Hygiene, New York City

Provide legal advice, draft and review documents, and represent the agency in legal matters.

18 employees hold this title in Department of Health/Mental Hygiene. Median total compensation for the role is $174,969, above the department median of $79,562.

Employees: 18
Total payroll: $2.8M
Role median: $174,969
Agency median: $79,562
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$10,345$244,352+

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How total compensation varies among the 18 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

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This role across New York City

Executive Agency Counsel is held in 55 New York City departments. In Department of Health/Mental Hygiene, the median of $174,969 ranks #17 of 55.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Office of Management & Budget

$253,764 · 1

Department of Youth & Community Development Services

$211,970 · 4

Independent Budget Office

$211,033 · 1

Off of Payroll Administration

$205,871 · 1

Financial Information Services Agency

$203,436 · 5

Department of Homeless Services

$202,514 · 1

City Clerk

$194,832 · 1

Queens County District Attorney

$190,373 · 1

Taxi & Limousine Commission

$184,629 · 9

Conflicts of Interest Board

$183,170 · 5

Administrative for Children's Services

$181,810 · 70

Department of Parks & Recreation

$181,791 · 4

Median total compensation for the Executive Agency Counsel role in other New York Citydepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

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Other job titles in Department of Health/Mental Hygiene

Record list

Employees with this title

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Lisa Landau

Executive Agency Counsel/Department of Health/Mental Hygiene

2025 total comp

$252,365

Base pay: $252,110
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $255
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $252,365
Hire date: 2020-11-09
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: M

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Base Salary: $261,048
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 816
Regular Hours: 1,820

At Department of Health/Mental Hygiene, Lisa Landau serves as a Executive Agency Counsel based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 5 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $252,365.

Robert Van Pelt

Executive Agency Counsel/Department of Health/Mental Hygiene

2025 total comp

$228,798

Base pay: $227,669
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,129
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $228,798
Hire date: 2014-02-10
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $235,740
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 816
Regular Hours: 1,820

Robert Van Pelt works as a Executive Agency Counsel for Department of Health/Mental Hygiene based in Manhattan. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years). Robert earned $228,798 in 2025.

Roslyn Windholz

Executive Agency Counsel/Department of Health/Mental Hygiene

2025 total comp

$219,410

Base pay: $219,410
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $219,410
Hire date: 1988-09-28
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens

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Base Salary: $226,490
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 816
Regular Hours: 1,820

Roslyn Windholz is a Executive Agency Counsel at Department of Health/Mental Hygiene based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 1988, about 37 years. 2025 total compensation came to $219,410.

Kimberly Kessler

Executive Agency Counsel/Department of Health/Mental Hygiene

2025 total comp

$202,303

Base pay: $202,303
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $202,303
Hire date: 2016-06-06
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $208,631
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 816
Regular Hours: 1,820

At Department of Health/Mental Hygiene, Kimberly Kessler serves as a Executive Agency Counsel based in Queens. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $202,303.

Mirtha Sabio

Executive Agency Counsel/Department of Health/Mental Hygiene

2025 total comp

$189,828

Base pay: $189,828
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $189,828
Hire date: 2022-12-12
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $235,064
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 816
Regular Hours: 1,365

Mirtha Sabio is a Executive Agency Counsel at Department of Health/Mental Hygiene based in Manhattan. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years). 2025 total compensation came to $189,828.

Samuel Solomon

Executive Agency Counsel/Department of Health/Mental Hygiene

2025 total comp

$178,019

Base pay: $178,019
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $178,019
Hire date: 2023-09-11
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $176,806
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 816
Regular Hours: 1,820

At Department of Health/Mental Hygiene, Samuel Solomon serves as a Executive Agency Counsel based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $178,019.

Vernon Blair

Executive Agency Counsel/Department of Health/Mental Hygiene

2025 total comp

$176,994

Base pay: $176,994
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $176,994
Hire date: 2007-08-26
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $183,269
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 816
Regular Hours: 1,820

Vernon Blair works as a Executive Agency Counsel for Department of Health/Mental Hygiene based in Queens. Hired in 2007, they have about 18 years of service. Vernon earned $176,994 in 2025.

Sabrina Hassan

Executive Agency Counsel/Department of Health/Mental Hygiene

2025 total comp

$176,532

Base pay: $176,032
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $176,532
Hire date: 2023-09-18
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: Y

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $172,091
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 816
Regular Hours: 1,820

Sabrina Hassan holds the role of Executive Agency Counsel at Department of Health/Mental Hygiene based in Queens. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $176,532.

Michael Santangelo

Executive Agency Counsel/Department of Health/Mental Hygiene

2025 total comp

$176,022

Base pay: $175,022
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $176,022
Hire date: 2014-08-25
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $174,921
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 816
Regular Hours: 1,820

Michael Santangelo is a Executive Agency Counsel at Department of Health/Mental Hygiene based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years. 2025 total compensation came to $176,022.

Sye-Eun Ahn

Executive Agency Counsel/Department of Health/Mental Hygiene

2025 total comp

$173,916

Base pay: $173,416
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $173,916
Hire date: 2023-10-02
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $169,734
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 816
Regular Hours: 1,820

Sye-Eun Ahn holds the role of Executive Agency Counsel at Department of Health/Mental Hygiene based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $173,916.

Jennifer Correale

Executive Agency Counsel/Department of Health/Mental Hygiene

2025 total comp

$171,078

Base pay: $171,078
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $171,078
Hire date: 2011-05-16
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $177,143
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 816
Regular Hours: 1,820

Jennifer Correale works as a Executive Agency Counsel for Department of Health/Mental Hygiene based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 14 years. Jennifer earned $171,078 in 2025.

Michele Defreitas Withi

Executive Agency Counsel/Department of Health/Mental Hygiene

2025 total comp

$167,488

Base pay: $167,488
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $167,488
Hire date: 2006-01-24
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $172,680
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 816
Regular Hours: 1,820

At Department of Health/Mental Hygiene, Michele Defreitas Withi serves as a Executive Agency Counsel based in Queens. Hired in 2006, they have about 19 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $167,488.

Doreen Williams

Executive Agency Counsel/Department of Health/Mental Hygiene

2025 total comp

$142,959

Base pay: $142,293
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $666
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $142,959
Hire date: 2011-05-16
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $147,338
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 816
Regular Hours: 1,820

Doreen Williams is a Executive Agency Counsel at Department of Health/Mental Hygiene based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 14 years. 2025 total compensation came to $142,959.

Jean Baptiste Rudatsikira

Executive Agency Counsel/Department of Health/Mental Hygiene

2025 total comp

$137,841

Base pay: $137,841
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $137,841
Hire date: 2017-04-17
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $142,329
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 816
Regular Hours: 1,820

At Department of Health/Mental Hygiene, Jean Baptiste Rudatsikira serves as a Executive Agency Counsel based in Manhattan. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $137,841.

Nicholas Elcock

Executive Agency Counsel/Department of Health/Mental Hygiene

2025 total comp

$131,436

Base pay: $131,436
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $131,436
Hire date: 2013-09-16
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: J

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Base Salary: $135,551
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 816
Regular Hours: 1,820

Nicholas Elcock is a Executive Agency Counsel at Department of Health/Mental Hygiene based in Queens. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $131,436.

Rodney Pepe Souvenir

Executive Agency Counsel/Department of Health/Mental Hygiene

2025 total comp

$65,819

Base pay: $65,819
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,819
Hire date: 2024-12-09
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: L

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Base Salary: $134,225
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 816
Regular Hours: 945

At Department of Health/Mental Hygiene, Rodney Pepe Souvenir serves as a Executive Agency Counsel based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year. Their 2025 pay totaled $65,819.

Nicole Torres

Executive Agency Counsel/Department of Health/Mental Hygiene

2025 total comp

$24,214

Base pay: $1,445
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $22,769
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $24,214
Hire date: 2019-09-10
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $171,241
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 816
Regular Hours: 0

Nicole Torres holds the role of Executive Agency Counsel at Department of Health/Mental Hygiene based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $24,214.

Jorge Martinez

Executive Agency Counsel/Department of Health/Mental Hygiene

2025 total comp

$10,345

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $10,345
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $10,345
Hire date: 2007-10-29
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $144,000
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 816
Regular Hours: 0

At Department of Health/Mental Hygiene, Jorge Martinez serves as a Executive Agency Counsel based in Queens. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $10,345.