The Fulton Fish Market Cooperative Leadership
Meet Our CEO

Nicole Ackerina
Chief Executive Officer
Nicole joined the Fulton Fish Market Cooperative as the market’s first CEO in June 2023. Nicole has 15+ years of progressive professional experience in program development and implementation, legal services and contract management, in expedited and high-profile project delivery, and in organizational operations. Nicole has specialized in large-scale infrastructure and transportation projects, asset management, emergency management, and in leading large teams for NYCEDC, AECOM, and Hornblower (City Experiences). Nicole is a native Brooklynite who is passionate about providing NYC with reliable food distribution services, sustainable waste streams, activating the NYC waterfront, and the power and importance of community.
Meet Our Team

Ainsley Cephas
Director of Finance & Business Administration

George Valdes
Senior Director of Operations

Joseph Amodeo
Senior Operations Manager