Established in 1921 by the New York State Legislature, NYSTRS provides retirement, disability and death benefits to eligible New York State public school teachers and administrators. Our Mission: To provide our members with a secure pension. Our Vision: To be the model for pension fund excellence and exceptional customer service.We serve nearly264,000 active members and over 169,000 retirees and beneficiaries.Membership in NYSTRS is mandatory for all full-time teachers, teaching assistants, guidance counselors and administrators employed in New York State public schools (excluding New York City), Boards of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES), and eligible charter schools that opted to participate as an employer in NYSTRS.Membership for teachers employed less than full time is optional. Employers are required to notify part-time teachers in writing of their right to membership in the System.Teachers employed by a New York State community college or SUNY (excluding graduate assistants or teaching assistants) may elect membership in NYSTRS or the Optional Retirement Program.

Government

Retirement

NYSTRS

Thomas K. Lee

Paris W.

Caitlin C.

Seamus McHugh

Ryan Ranado

Paul Fitzpatrick

Danielle Bondi

Challena Gilbert

Alexander D.

David Gillan

Paul Cummins Cfa, Caia

Michael Federici

Gerald Yahoudy Caia

Rebecca Kannan

The Investment Team at NYSTRS is responsible for managing the pension fund's investment portfolio to ensure long-term growth and stability. This includes overseeing various asset classes such as private equity, fixed income, real estate, and public equities. The team conducts thorough market research, identifies investment opportunities, and executes investment strategies to maximize returns while managing risk, thereby securing the financial future of the system's nearly 264,000 active members and over 169,000 retirees and beneficiaries.

Investment Team

Leadership Team

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