Kelly Alpert Vest, Director of Community Relations, kvest@syjcc.org

The Suffolk Y JCC Department of Community Relations is a leader in the Long Island community in the area of intercultural dialogue, multicultural programming and anti-bias training for our youth. The organization has established itself as a strong proponent of human rights education, civil rights and inter-group relations.

The groundbreaking Community Relations department has partnered with numerous other Suffolk County agencies in an effort to bring to the forefront the need for cross cultural sharing in order to help foster understanding and mutual respect within the diverse cultures. The unique partnerships bring together varied organizations in an attempt to better community relations, increase awareness and strengthen our Long Island community.