Growth in Operations, Administrations & Leadership Society (GOALS)

Welcome to the Growth in Operations, Administrations, and Leadership Society (GOALS)

GOALS is an elite Black male Initiative at Mount Sinai Health System that advocates for career advancement opportunities and equitable resources for its members. Our Board Representation comprises Deans, Directors, Physicians, and Associate Directors dedicated to change and results. Our members consist of the rising Black Males throughout Mount Sinai's institution. Our core values are networking, fellowship, and mentorship.

Mission Statement

To encourage and empower Black males within the Mount Sinai Health System via connections and networking.

Vision Statement

To increase the representation of Black males at the mid and upper levels of management and create career conduits by accelerating (career) paths, providing mentorships, and creating opportunities for those seeking to maximize their full potential.

Our Charge

  • To unite Black males throughout the institution to create a safe space for open dialogue around the topics of racism, lack of representation in leadership positions, and equity in resources to support growth within the institution.
  • To partner with executive leadership to leverage new or existing programs that foster mentorships, education/training, and community outreach that can expand the connections of black males who strive to make an impact.
  • To become change agents that guide the system in best practices for fostering and supporting the advancement of black males.

GOALS Components

  • GOALS Prospect Cohort
    The GOALS Prospect Cohort is an opportunity to interview for open (internal) positions on the Mount Sinai job portal. Candidates may apply to join the GOALS Prospect Cohort. The GOALS Prospect Cohort committee will interview the applicant. If selected, the applicant will enter that cohort cycle. If not selected, the applicant can submit for the next cycle. Please note that we can not guarantee that cohort members will be hired from an interview, but it is a chance for the cohort members to advance in their careers. Please click here if you are interested in submitting an application for the GOALS Prospect cohort. 
  • GOALS Informational Zoom
    The GOALS Informational Zoom is held quarterly. The purpose is to provide information, education, and updates to the GOALS network.
  • GOALS Social Networking Mixer
    The GOALS Social Networking Mixer is an outing for mid and upper-level members. The gathering allows for fellowship and networking.

Want to join the GOALS movement; please click here.

If you are interested in learning more about GOALS, do not hesitate to get in touch with us at GOALS@mssm.edu. 

We look forward to seeing you at our next meeting!

GOALS Committee

GOALS Committee

  • Anthony Smalls
    Program Manager for Shared Resources in Research Operations & Infrastructure, Dean's Office
    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
  • Shawn Lee
    Associate Director of Operations
    FPA Administration-Central Billing Office
    Mount Sinai Health System
  • Jacobie Ricard
    Senior Director, Planning Design and Construction
    Mount Sinai Morningside
  • Leroy Francis
    Administrative Director-Cardiology
    Mount Sinai Queens

Social Networking Mixer group image

On Thursday, June 29, 2023, our GOALS 2nd quarter outing featured keynote speaker Sidney Hankerson, MD, MBA. The GOALS network had an open discussion on mental health. Click here for the full Mount Sinai article.

Social Networking Mixer group image

Sidney Hankerson, MD, MBA | 2023 2nd Quarter Social Networking Mixer

Shawn Lee

On Thursday, June 8, 2023, Shawn Lee, Associate Director of Operations, Central Billing Office for Faculty Practice Associates Administration, was highlighted in The Road Map for Action to Address Racism Bulletin to elaborate on the GOALS initiative.

Click Here To Read The Full Interview

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GOALS Group at New York’s Mount Sinai Health System Enjoys 1st Quarterly Outing at Five Iron Golf

The GOALS group at New York City’s Mount Sinai Health System enjoyed their 1st quarter outing of 2023 at Five Iron Golf, a Mid-Town Manhattan venue which hosts high-tech Trackman simulators, access to teaching professionals, practice time, leagues, and more. GOALS, launched in March 2023, is an elite Black male Initiative at Mount Sinai Health System that advocates for career advancement opportunities and equitable resources for its members.

Coordinated by Founding Member Anthony Smalls, the GOALS (Growth in Operations, Administration, Leadership Society) event at Herald Square was enjoyed by 16 participants, all employees of Mount Sinai Health System, who attended at no cost, due to a partnership with the hospital’s Diversity & Inclusion events office.

GOAL Board Representation comprises Deans, Directors, Physicians, and Associate Directors dedicated to change and results. Its members consist of the rising Black Males throughout Mount Sinai’s institution and the core values are networking, fellowship, and mentorship.

“We’re trying to push for change in terms for building opportunity and Black men,” says Smalls who started with Mount Sinai on the academic side 15-years ago in the grants and contracts department, then three years later moved to the finance department. “We want entry level people of color to move up the corporate ladder to achieve senior-level positions with Mount Sinai and we do this by pushing forward their resumes to our Human Resources Department to consider for possible interviews and promotions.”

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group shot of first meet up

Mount Sinai Launches Program to Increase Career Advancement Opportunities for Black Men

Initiative aims to advance career paths for Black men

(New York, NY – March 27, 2023) – The Mount Sinai Health System has announced the Growth in Operations, Administrations and Leadership Society (GOALS), an initiative to increase the representation of Black men at the mid and upper levels of management by creating pathways for career advancement through networking, mentorship, and advancement opportunities. This initiative furthers Mount Sinai’s continuing commitment to growing a diverse workplace and providing equitable patient care. 

“I had the pleasure of being a member of the first cohort of the Black Executive Acceleration Program (BEAP), and now I have the pleasure of ushering the first cohort of the new GOALS initiative,” said Leroy Francis, MPH, Administrative Director of Cardiovascular Services at Mount Sinai Queens. “The BEA Program is aimed to assist African-Americans men and women at the executive levels, and the GOALS initiative is focused on helping Black men, specifically, advance from lower and entry-level positions.”

Click Here To Go To The Press Release

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On Wednesday, November 30, 2022, our GOALS network gathered for our first installment of a Holiday Social Networking Mixer at the famous Melba’s Restaurant.