Meeting Announcement

Details: Please join us on Monday, April 20th, 2026, from 3-4 pm, EST, for a Q&A Discussion during which we hear and learn from speakers with a range of experience and expertise relevant to the Workgroup's mission and goals. 

Rabiah Gaynor, M.Sc.

We are delighted to be joined by Rabiah Gaynor, M.Sc., Associate Commissioner for the Division of Criminal Justice at the New York State Office of Addiction and Supports (OASAS). In this role, she works to strengthen initiatives that address substance use disorders, recovery services, and the intersection of behavioral health and the criminal justice system. She supports collaborative work between OASAS and various partners, including the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision, the New York State Office of Court Administration, the New York State Department of Criminal Justice Services, the State Commission of Correction, and local law enforcement agencies.

Rabiah brings substantial knowledge of the criminal justice system and experience in correctional healthcare to OASAS. Immediately before joining OASAS, she served as the Executive Director of Health Affairs for the New York City Department of Correction (NYC DOC). In that role, she served as the NYC DOC liaison for all healthcare matters related to incarcerated individuals, overseeing operations, policy, and access to healthcare. Rabiah had previously served as a Mental Health Designated Parole Officer with the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS), where she supervised individuals released from the criminal justice system and coordinated services for those with severe mental illnesses.  Rabiah has more than 14 years combined experience as a peace officer in New York State and New York City and spent several years each in education and social services delivery. 

In addition to her administrative roles, Rabiah actively participates in research and community initiatives aimed at opioid overdose prevention. She has been involved in The HEALing Communities Study focusing on implementing strategies to reduce opioid-related deaths through community partnerships.  She is also a NYS Judicial Mental Health Task Force member. Rabiah Gaynor holds a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, a Master of Science in Criminal Justice, and is a graduate of the NYS Public Policy Leadership Institute.