The Fulton Fish Market Cooperative Leadership
Meet Our CEO
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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
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Ainsley Cephas
Director of Finance & Business Administration
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George Valdes
Senior Director of Operations
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Joseph Amodeo
Senior Operations Manager