Rachel Anne Volpe RN-C Street Co-Naming

Please wear RED and join us for the Rachel Anne Volpe RN-C Street Co-Naming event on October 3, 2026 at 11:00 AM (Eastern Daylight Time). This memorable occasion will take place at 28 Whitehall St, honoring the legacy and contributions of Rachel Anne Volpe.

She worked tirelessly for 12 years to promote heart health on Staten Island, teaching CPR to over 8,000 people and donating 250 automated external defibrillators (AEDs) to nonprofits on Staten Island. Her leadership and vision led to a multi-year project driven by the NYC Council, resulting in the donation of over 1,500 AEDs and the training of over 10,000 individuals in CPR across the city’s five boroughs.

When the world faced the unprecedented challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, Rachel stepped forward as a beacon of hope. She loaded up her car with food and helped Meals on Wheels deliver meals to people who could not leave their homes or afford a hot meal, multiple times a day for several months.

Rachel was tapped back into her procedural training and served as a vaccinator in the NYC PODS and later as a travel nurse, bringing vaccines to those in need within their homes. Her exceptional abilities as a nurse and empathetic vaccinator led to her being selected to serve as one of the initial vaccinators for the Mpox outbreaks in New York City.

She was recognized as a leader and exemplary provider among her colleagues every step of the way. Rachel’s unwavering commitment to public health was recognized when she was honored as one of Staten Island’s Women of Achievement in May 2024.