Andrea Vaghy

Chief Program Officer at Workforce Professionals Training Institute (WPTI)

Andrea Vaghy is the Chief Program Officer at Workforce Professionals Training Institute (WPTI), a nonprofit organization based in New York City.1 5 She is a seasoned nonprofit leader and national workforce development expert with over 20 years of experience in designing and managing workforce, education, college, and social service programs.2

Professional Background

Throughout her career, Vaghy has held several significant positions:

From 2007 to 2020, she led The Door's career and education service department, where she helped shape nationally recognized workforce development, education, and college access services for youth.1
Prior to The Door, she served as the Deputy Director of Client Services at Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation, developing nationally recognized programs in various areas including workforce, entrepreneurship, and early childhood education.1

Expertise and Achievements

Andrea Vaghy's expertise spans multiple areas:

Workforce Development: She has extensive experience in designing and implementing workforce programs, particularly for youth and underserved communities.1 2
Education and College Access: Vaghy has worked on initiatives to improve college matriculation and persistence outcomes for homeless and system-involved youth.1
Program Management: Her role at WPTI involves overseeing program development and implementation.3
Social Services: With a background in social work, she has contributed to various social service programs throughout her career.1

In 2008, Vaghy received the Emerging Social Work Leaders Award from NASW-NYC, recognizing her contributions to the field.1

Education

Andrea Vaghy holds a Master of Science in Social Work from Columbia University, with a concentration in Social Administration and Occupational Social Work. She also has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Communications from the University of Michigan.1