Derrick H. Lewis

Senior Manager, EY; Senior Advisor, Assemblyman Michael Blake

Bio Current as of November 9, 2017

Derrick H. Lewis is an energetic and passionate advisor and entrepreneur. Derrick currently is a Senior Manager at Ernst & Young and brings 10 years of experience in entrepreneurial, c-level, operational, human capital, technology, management consulting roles working with diverse organizations in the Public and Private sector.

Derrick has a passion for giving back. Having grown up and experiencing firsthand the lack of resources being provided to the poorest part of the United States, Derrick decided to take the initiative to create The Bronx Foundation, the first and only public foundation solely dedicated to The Bronx, New York. The mission of The Bronx Foundation is to empower residents to achieve their full potential, advance the well-being of The Bronx community, and make The Bronx a global destination. The Foundation leads strategic initiatives focused on four pillars: Economic Security and Education, Health, Food, and Community and Culture Engagement. Racial Justice will be at the core of the Foundations work.

Along with his efforts leading The Bronx Foundation, Derrick is also involved in other philanthropic efforts. He sits on the board of Juma Ventures, the first nonprofit to open and operate a franchise. Juma strives to break the cycle of poverty by paving the way to work, education, and financial capability for youth across America. Derrick also sits on the board of D.R.E.A.M. (Developing Responsible Economically Advanced Model-Citizens) whose mission is to empower underrepresented, urban youth by equipping them with the knowledge to become prudent, financially literate and adept individuals. 

Derrick also has a passion for Public Private Partnerships (P3s). He is on the Advisor Board for Concordia, a non-partisan non-profit think-tank whose aim is to identify new avenues of collaboration for governments, businesses, and nonprofits through campaigns, programming, and research. Concordia hosts the Concordia Summit, which convenes the world’s most prominent business, government, and nonprofit leaders to promote effective partnerships for impact.

Along with his job at EY and his philanthropic work, Derrick also applies his skills and abilities to advising elected officials. He is Senior Advisor to New York State Assemblyman Michael Blake and also advises other city and state elected officials in economic development, entrepreneurship, job growth, and education. This work allows for him to execute upon his passion for P3s. Derrick also advises state and local elected officials across the country.

Derrick is a graduate of the Carroll School of Management at Boston College.