Vanessa Taylor
Program Director
Jr./Sr. Education

Vanessa has been Program Director of the Harbor’s Jr./Sr. Program since 2000. She served as a supervisor from 1998‒2000 and as a group leader from 1990‒1998. In her role, she provides direction and oversight to more than 230 children annually through the Harbor's multidisciplinary programs. Under Vanessa's direction, program accomplishments include the Pioneer Award for Microsociety in 2008 and recognition from New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg. Past accomplishments include being certified as a Microsociety school, being recognized as an outstanding school-age program by the Professional Association of Day Care Directors, and a proclamation for outstanding leadership in Harlem. Vanessa earned her bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Bernard Baruch College. She has met all the qualifications mandated for SACC licensure.

Crystal Floyd
Director of Guidance
Harbor T.E.E.N. Afterschool Program

Crystal Floyd has extensive counseling and education training through the National Training Laboratory in Maine and Drug Dependence Institute at Yale School of Medicine. She has worked with adolescents for more than 38 years. At the Harbor, Crystal also worked as a counselor in the Alcohol Prevention Program, served as director of the Right to Read program, and coordinator of the Junior High School of Biomedical Science Program. Crystal served on the board of the Association for Equality and Excellence in Education, Inc. and as the board’s president elect, president, and past president. She also served on the national board for the Counsel for Opportunity in Education. Crystal received her bachelor’s from Brooklyn College and her master’s degree in special education from City College in New York City.

Al Hunter
Program Director
Harbor T.E.E.N. Afterschool Program

Al Hunter has developed and implemented drug-prevention programs and activities, integrating program development expertise and communication skills with extensive community service network to develop strategic partnerships with major corporations, political leaders, and the community. He was elected to chair OASAS Substance Abuse Prevention Day, an outdoor drug prevention and health awareness event attended by more than 3,000 participants, including key legislators and members of the business community. Al has worked in a variety of community-based capacities since 1976, including the United Neighborhood Houses Inc., the New York City Department of Youth Services (Brooklyn), and Project Green Hope. His professional associations include the State of New York Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services Credentialed Prevention Professional, the Black Social Workers of America, and Sons and Daughters of Harlem (a civic charity organization). Al obtained his bachelor’s degree in sociology from the City College of New York.