CitySagacity was founded by Jeffrey J. Tineo, a wellness coach, writer, and public health advocate whose work is rooted in lived experience and guided by a systems-level understanding of health and healing. His personal journey—navigating chronic illness within himself, his family, and his community—led him to develop an approach that bridges holistic traditions with clinically informed strategies. This lived knowledge, coupled with formal training, informs a practice that is both compassionate and deeply pragmatic.
Jeffrey’s background includes certifications in Mental Health First Aid, Peer Services, and he is currently completing his certification as a Community Health Worker for Cardiovascular and Stroke Prevention, empowering him to provide free community screenings and health education. He has authored accessible guides and articles on mental health and holistic wellness, and was nominated for the Spirit of the City Award in recognition of his impact as a member of the NYCHA Mental Health Task Force.
CitySagacity serves as a platform for education, empowerment, and engagement—anchored in the eight dimensions of wellness and guided by an understanding that wellness is a tapestry woven through individual healing, community connection, and structural change. Jeffrey’s work integrates traditional healing practices, epigenetic theory, and public health frameworks, offering culturally responsive tools and workshops to help individuals manage stress, reclaim autonomy, and foster long-term wellness.
He currently works in partnership with the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) and the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) to co-develop mental health capacity-building initiatives, including community workshops, wellness assessments, peer support trainings, and culturally tailored education programs that promote healing at both the personal and collective level.
CitySagacity is a public health initiative dedicated to advancing holistic well-being through the strategic integration of traditional healing practices and evidence-based clinical approaches. Founded on lived experience with chronic illness and guided by a deep understanding of the social determinants of health, we support individual and community wellness through education, access, and culturally responsive care.
Working in partnership with NYCHA, the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, and licensed clinicians, CitySagacity develops and activates community wellness initiatives focused on mental health capacity building, preventive care, and peer-led engagement. Our work centers on autonomy, equity, and the belief that health must be addressed both individually and collectively to be sustainable.
Community Needs Assessment
We conduct comprehensive, culturally relevant assessments—grounded in both public health frameworks and lived experience—to determine the scope, urgency, and context of health challenges within each community. This data guides our intervention strategies and resource allocation.
Resource Connection
We connect residents with tailored services through a growing network of healthcare providers, community-based organizations, and traditional practitioners. Our approach ensures access to both clinical and integrative supports that reflect the diverse realities of the communities we serve.
Education and Capacity Building
Through workshops, digital content, and community trainings, we promote awareness of behavioral health, chronic illness, and social and biological influences on well-being. Our curriculum encourages agency, clarity, and continuity in managing physical, emotional, and mental health.
Data Visualization and Insight
We create tools to visualize the lived experience of wellness disparities, using data to inform residents, providers, and policymakers. These models support targeted interventions and encourage transparency, accountability, and culturally informed decision-making.
Cross-Sector Collaboration
CitySagacity brings together stakeholders across housing, healthcare, education, and policy to strengthen local health ecosystems. We prioritize unity, equity, and the collective advancement of community resilience and wellness infrastructure.
Ethical Policy Advocacy
We advocate for public health policies that reflect the diverse social and cultural needs of historically marginalized populations. Ethics, equity, and research-based insight guide every aspect of our policy engagement.
Community Empowerment
By equipping individuals with accessible, integrative wellness tools, we encourage self-determined care and long-term resilience. Our programming fosters community support networks and places healing within reach of those most impacted.
Continuous Evaluation
We regularly assess the relevance, impact, and cultural fit of all initiatives. Feedback from participants, emerging research, and on-the-ground outcomes inform our evolution, allowing us to remain adaptive and aligned with community realities.
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