New York City / Department of Health/Mental Hygiene / Strategic Initiative Specialist

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Strategic Initiative Specialist

Coordinate and deliver a specific program area, supporting planning, outreach, and daily operations.

7 employees hold this title in Department of Health/Mental Hygiene. Median total compensation for the role is $159,951, above the department median of $79,562.

Employees: 7
Total payroll: $1M
Role median: $159,951
Agency median: $79,562
Comparison: Above

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This role across New York City

Strategic Initiative Specialist is held in 20 New York City departments. In Department of Health/Mental Hygiene, the median of $159,951 ranks #2 of 20.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Department of Citywide Administrative Services

$183,643 · 3

Department of Education Administrative

$148,026 · 5

Department of Buildings

$145,248 · 6

Fire Department

$144,419 · 4

Taxi & Limousine Commission

$144,316 · 1

Administrative for Children's Services

$141,691 · 7

Office of the Comptroller

$134,906 · 3

Technology & Innovation

$133,143 · 3

District Attorney Kings County

$129,072 · 3

Department of Transportation

$122,465 · 10

Human Resources Administration/Department of Social Services

$114,672 · 11

Housing Preservation & Development

$112,617 · 7

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

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Employees with this title

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Sarah Gastelum

Strategic Initiative Specialist/Department of Health/Mental Hygiene

2025 total comp

$223,496

Base pay: $222,496
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $223,496
Hire date: 2021-04-12
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $230,019
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 816
Regular Hours: 1,820

At Department of Health/Mental Hygiene, Sarah Gastelum serves as a Strategic Initiative Specialist based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 4 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $223,496.

Sara Packman

Strategic Initiative Specialist/Department of Health/Mental Hygiene

2025 total comp

$201,387

Base pay: $201,387
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $201,387
Hire date: 2009-03-30
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens

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, Sara Packman serves as a Strategic Initiative Specialist based in Queens. They have served since 2009 (about 16 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $201,387.

Kathleen Corradi

Strategic Initiative Specialist/Department of Health/Mental Hygiene

2025 total comp

$195,349

Base pay: $195,076
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $272
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $195,349
Hire date: 2023-04-10
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $193,025
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 816
Regular Hours: 1,820

At Department of Health/Mental Hygiene, Kathleen Corradi serves as a Strategic Initiative Specialist based in Manhattan. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $195,349.

Candice Mccardle

Strategic Initiative Specialist/Department of Health/Mental Hygiene

2025 total comp

$159,951

Base pay: $159,951
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $159,951
Hire date: 2021-10-12
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $160,087
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 816
Regular Hours: 1,820

Candice Mccardle holds the role of Strategic Initiative Specialist at Department of Health/Mental Hygiene based in Queens. Hired in 2021, they have about 4 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $159,951.

Rosa Ramos

Strategic Initiative Specialist/Department of Health/Mental Hygiene

2025 total comp

$142,247

Base pay: $142,247
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $142,247
Hire date: 2023-03-20
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $139,087
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 816
Regular Hours: 1,820

Rosa Ramos is a Strategic Initiative Specialist at Department of Health/Mental Hygiene based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years. 2025 total compensation came to $142,247.

Amanda Alvarado-Frantz

Strategic Initiative Specialist/Department of Health/Mental Hygiene

2025 total comp

$66,927

Base pay: $66,927
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,927
Hire date: 2024-10-28
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $109,187
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 816
Regular Hours: 1,155

Amanda Alvarado-Frantz works as a Strategic Initiative Specialist for Department of Health/Mental Hygiene based in Queens. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service. Amanda earned $66,927 in 2025.

Stefani Bralock Mccoy

Strategic Initiative Specialist/Department of Health/Mental Hygiene

2025 total comp

$43,744

Base pay: $43,744
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,744
Hire date: 2023-04-17
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $141,559
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 816
Regular Hours: 546

Stefani Bralock Mccoy is a Strategic Initiative Specialist at Department of Health/Mental Hygiene based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years. 2025 total compensation came to $43,744.