Leadership

Staff

Experienced, diverse and culturally competent, The Liberty Fund staff team are New York State certified case managers, licensed New York State bail bond agents and led by following senior professionals:

David S. Long, Esq.

Executive Director 

Dave Long has over 30 years of experience dedicated to public service.  He began his career as an NYPD police officer which led him to pursue his law degree.  As an attorney, he specialized in criminal justice and worked towards the advancement of social causes.  He worked for several governmental agencies including the New York City Probation Department; New York City Housing and Preservation Department; New York City Department of Education before becoming Deputy Director of the Red Hook Community Justice Center and Director of the QUEST Alternative to Detention program for juveniles for the Center for Court Innovation and Senior Director of Programs for the Fortune Society. Most recently, he was the Program Director for the School of Criminal Justice at Monroe College until he was named the Executive Director of The Liberty Fund.

Using a problem-solving approach, Dave specializes in working with at-risk populations to overcome societal and personal hurdles to become more productive individuals and citizens.  Dave is a certified mediator and a former arbitrator for Small Claims Court in New York City. Additionally, he is currently an adjunct professor at Monroe College. Dave earned his JD from Fordham University and his BS/Magna Cum Laude from John Jay College of Criminal Justice.

Yolanda Seltzer, LMSW

Director of Social Services

Yolanda Seltzer first joined The Liberty Fund as a Bail Associate in 2018, covering night arraignment court and posting bail for all eligible individuals in order to avoid their detention on Rikers Island. Today, Yolanda leads The Liberty Fund’s ROR Case Management Program, launched in response to the New York State 2020 bail reforms using a person-centered approach to help clients avoid further criminal justice system involvement. In addition to overseeing its daily operations, Yolanda provides direct social services to participants, manages staff and networks with key court stakeholders and community partners.

Yolanda’s passion to join The Liberty Fund is a culmination of over 30 years experience in the criminal justice and social work sectors.  At the New York City Department of Corrections, she began as a corrections officer and was later promoted to Corrections Captain. Through these roles, she worked directly with the inmate population, witnessing firsthand the negative impacts of detention on individuals who couldn’t afford bail. As the Facility Coordinator at the Geo Group Federal Prison, Yolanda ensured compliance in their Work Release Program, and at Project Redirect and Women’s Empowerment Network, she advocated for homeless individuals and families.  Yolanda also owned and operated an early childhood education business that provided quality childcare for children ages 6 months to 12.

Yolanda received her Master of Social Work from Stony Brook Graduate School of Social Work and her Bachelor in Human Service from Empire State College. In addition to her New York State Master Social Worker License, Yolanda also holds a New York State License as a Bail Bonds Person.

Board of Directors

Rev. Alfonso Wyatt