A Pearl at NCS 

In February, Pearl Chin joined NCS as the Director of Finance and Administration. We have all loved getting to know her (even if it’s mostly been virtual) and want you to meet Pearl, too.  

Pearl was born and raised in New York City and has spent most of her life living in lower Manhattan.  With dreams of becoming a rich and famous banker, she earned her MBA from Cornell and went into management consulting. This career path changed when the 9/11 terrorist attacks devastated the financial world and Pearl’s neighborhood, causing her to reassess her priorities. 

Many non-profits were struggling in the aftermath of 9/11, and Pearl discovered a passion for using her management consulting skills to help guide these organizations out of financial distress. Over the past twenty years, she has gained tremendous experience working at various New York City non-profits, and she is excited for her role at NCS. 

“I am a member of the Strategic Task Force on Low-Income Housing and Homelessness at my church, Trinity Church Wall Street”, Pearl explained. “I am excited to merge my passions for housing in New York City and non-profit financial management in one role. I have always wanted to work for a non-profit focused on housing, and I am thrilled to have the opportunity.” 

In her personal time, Pearl enjoys eating out and sampling all of the cuisines that NYC has to offer. Given her career, it’s no surprise that she is also a fan of the first U.S. Treasury Secretary Alexander Hamilton (“he set up our entire banking system!”), who is buried in the Trinity Church Wall Street cemetery. 

We are all so happy to have Pearl on the NCS team!