The Hon. Dr. Dorcey Applyrs has built a personal and professional life in the City of Albany devoted to improving the quality of life for residents. Dr. Applyrs currently serves as Albany’s Chief City Auditor. She was appointed by Mayor Kathy Sheehan to serve in this capacity on January 1, 2020.  Prior to her appointment as Chief City Auditor, Applyrs served on the Albany Common Council representing the City’s First Ward. She was elected in 2014 and re-elected in 2018. During her second term, she served as Chair of the Public Safety Committee.

Dr. Applyrs moved to Albany in 2003 to pursue graduate-level education and since has earned a master’s degree  and doctorate in public health from the University at Albany School of Public Health. She remains actively involved with her alma mater. Dr. Applyrs serves as Clinical Associate Professor in the Health Policy, Management, and Behavior Department and member of the Dean’s Advisory Council and Community Advisory Council. She also serves as the Subject Matter Expert for the School’s Center for Public Health Continuing Education.

Dr. Applyrs is highly engaged with the Albany community. She served as the Vice President for Community Health Initiatives with the Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region and a former board member. She currently serves as board member for Eleanor’s Legacy, The Regional Food Bank of Northeastern NY,  Center for Women in Government and Civil Society, and the Capital District New Leaders Council. Dr. Applyrs is also a member of the Albany County Board of Health.

Dr. Applyrs has been acknowledged for her strong leadership and commitment to advocating for others. She was named 40 Under 40 by the Albany Business Review, Young Alumni of Excellence by UAlbany and 2017 Women and Girls Ambassador by Girls Inc. of the Capital Region. Dr. Applyrs has been featured on the cover of HerLife New York Magazine and honored by U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand with the 2017 Off the Sidelines Equality Advocate Award. Applyrs resides in Albany with her loving and supportive husband Don-Lee and beautiful daughter Noble.