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John Decarvalho

Policy & Advocacy Committee

John Decarvalho is a government affairs professional and child advocate with experience in both the strategic consulting and non-profit sectors. In his current role as Senior Director of Policy and Advocacy at Children’s Health Fund, John works to develop and execute the national nonprofit’s policy, advocacy, and government affairs strategies. Prior to joining CHF, John worked with a strategic consulting firm that represents various political candidates, not-for- profits, corporations, and advocacy groups at the city, state, and federal level. John is a Latino immigrant who was born and raised in Brazil and is fluent in Portuguese and English.

John Decarvalho

Terra Firma is the original direct service program, providing integrated medical, mental health, and legal services to immigrant children and families through the Terra Firma Model in Bronx, New York.

Terra Firma National is a separate nonprofit organization dedicated to replicating and advancing the Terra Firma Model across the country.

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Terra Firma

853 Longwood Ave

Bronx, NY 10459
terrafirma@montefiore.org

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Terra Firma National

121 6th Ave, 6TH FL,

New York, NY 10013

info@terrafirma.nyc

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