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Orit Lender,
Chief Executive Officer,
Jewish Community Center of Staten Island
Orit Lender, CEO of the Joan & Alan Bernikow JCC of Staten Island, is a community-minded leader with more than 20 years of experience in outreach, community building, and philanthropy.
Prior to her time at the JCC, Orit served as the Youth Coordinator at Seaman’s Society for Children and Families, where she facilitated youth groups throughout Staten Island. She built on this background in her first role at the JCC as the Youth Empowerment Director. This position gave her the opportunity to make a positive difference in young people’s lives through programs like camp and an anti-tobacco campaign. After taking on the role of Program Director in 2009, Orit’s work brought her out into the community to work with Staten Island’s senior population. Working closely with community leaders and government agencies, she developed and supervised all of the JCC’s senior centers including the Innovative Senior Center. In 2015, Orit was appointed Assistant Executive Director, and as she expanded her portfolio, she was named Deputy Executive Director. In these roles, her vision and leadership touched all aspects of the JCC’s work across Staten Island. During this time, she also completed the Duke University Executive Leadership for Non-Profit Certificate program. In 2020, Orit was selected to be the JCC’s next Chief Executive Officer. She has the distinction of being the agency’s first female CEO.
Across her work, Orit fosters a sense of community driven by the Jewish principle of tikkun olam, or repairing the world. Her leadership fosters a spirit of teamwork within the JCC, but also helps to bring the JCC out to the larger Staten Island, New York, and Jewish communities. Under her leadership, the JCC has greatly expanded its social services, most recently diving into the field of career readiness. During the COVID pandemic, Orit led the charge of providing food and social services for vulnerable Staten Islanders, as well as overseeing a mass vaccination effort.
Orit cultivates meaningful relationships between the JCC and religious and lay leaders, government agencies, and other community organizations. She serves as a member of many of these organizations, including UJA-Federation of NY, JCC Association, Metropolitan Centers Executives Association, Staten Island Chamber of Commerce, the Staten Island Economic Development Corporation (SIEDC) Business Council, the Council of Jewish Organizations (COJO), and the Wagner College Chai Society—to name just a few. Orit serves on the board of Nonprofit Staten Island and the Richmond University Medical Center Foundation Board.
These relationships, stewarded by Orit’s leadership skills, have allowed the JCC and its partners to serve more Staten Islanders of all ages and backgrounds and work towards building a better, more caring community. Orit has also received awards and recognitions for her work from the Wagner College Chai Society and Soroptimist International of Staten Island. She was named one of PoliticsNY’s Power Players in Corporate Social Responsibility and City & State’s Power 100 multiple times. Under her leadership, the JCC also received an award from Protecting One Young Heart at a Time for its work serving youth.
The daughter of two Israeli parents, Orit lived in Israel on Kibbutz Urim before moving to Staten Island as a child. She has been married to her husband Ed, who she met in Israel, for nearly 20 years. The Lenders have two children, David and Ethan, who are active in JCC youth and sports programs.
Chief Executive Officer,
Jewish Community Center of Staten Island
Orit Lender, CEO of the Joan & Alan Bernikow JCC of Staten Island, is a community-minded leader with more than 20 years of experience in outreach, community building, and philanthropy.
Prior to her time at the JCC, Orit served as the Youth Coordinator at Seaman’s Society for Children and Families, where she facilitated youth groups throughout Staten Island. She built on this background in her first role at the JCC as the Youth Empowerment Director. This position gave her the opportunity to make a positive difference in young people’s lives through programs like camp and an anti-tobacco campaign. After taking on the role of Program Director in 2009, Orit’s work brought her out into the community to work with Staten Island’s senior population. Working closely with community leaders and government agencies, she developed and supervised all of the JCC’s senior centers including the Innovative Senior Center. In 2015, Orit was appointed Assistant Executive Director, and as she expanded her portfolio, she was named Deputy Executive Director. In these roles, her vision and leadership touched all aspects of the JCC’s work across Staten Island. During this time, she also completed the Duke University Executive Leadership for Non-Profit Certificate program. In 2020, Orit was selected to be the JCC’s next Chief Executive Officer. She has the distinction of being the agency’s first female CEO.
Across her work, Orit fosters a sense of community driven by the Jewish principle of tikkun olam, or repairing the world. Her leadership fosters a spirit of teamwork within the JCC, but also helps to bring the JCC out to the larger Staten Island, New York, and Jewish communities. Under her leadership, the JCC has greatly expanded its social services, most recently diving into the field of career readiness. During the COVID pandemic, Orit led the charge of providing food and social services for vulnerable Staten Islanders, as well as overseeing a mass vaccination effort.
Orit cultivates meaningful relationships between the JCC and religious and lay leaders, government agencies, and other community organizations. She serves as a member of many of these organizations, including UJA-Federation of NY, JCC Association, Metropolitan Centers Executives Association, Staten Island Chamber of Commerce, the Staten Island Economic Development Corporation (SIEDC) Business Council, the Council of Jewish Organizations (COJO), and the Wagner College Chai Society—to name just a few. Orit serves on the board of Nonprofit Staten Island and the Richmond University Medical Center Foundation Board.
These relationships, stewarded by Orit’s leadership skills, have allowed the JCC and its partners to serve more Staten Islanders of all ages and backgrounds and work towards building a better, more caring community. Orit has also received awards and recognitions for her work from the Wagner College Chai Society and Soroptimist International of Staten Island. She was named one of PoliticsNY’s Power Players in Corporate Social Responsibility and City & State’s Power 100 multiple times. Under her leadership, the JCC also received an award from Protecting One Young Heart at a Time for its work serving youth.
The daughter of two Israeli parents, Orit lived in Israel on Kibbutz Urim before moving to Staten Island as a child. She has been married to her husband Ed, who she met in Israel, for nearly 20 years. The Lenders have two children, David and Ethan, who are active in JCC youth and sports programs.
Kim Wolfe,
Managing Director, Wells Fargo
Kim Wolfe is a Managing Director in the Legal Strategy, Innovation and Administration team at Wells Fargo. She joined Wells Fargo about 2 years ago after 21 years at Barclays. Throughout her career, Kim has held a variety of roles across Operations, Finance, Credit, COO, and Legal always with a focus on building or improving teams and functions. Her passion for people, processes and technology was ignited in college where she studied Quantitative Analysis and later went on to earn an MBA from the Wharton School of Business. Kim lives in New Jersey with her husband and the two youngest of their six children. Outside of work, Kim helps her husband run his Private Chef business and enjoys learning about the intriguing victories, struggles and scandals of her ancestors through genealogy research. She also collects clocks made from vinyl records and cut into the skylines of cities where she has managed teams.
Managing Director, Wells Fargo
Kim Wolfe is a Managing Director in the Legal Strategy, Innovation and Administration team at Wells Fargo. She joined Wells Fargo about 2 years ago after 21 years at Barclays. Throughout her career, Kim has held a variety of roles across Operations, Finance, Credit, COO, and Legal always with a focus on building or improving teams and functions. Her passion for people, processes and technology was ignited in college where she studied Quantitative Analysis and later went on to earn an MBA from the Wharton School of Business. Kim lives in New Jersey with her husband and the two youngest of their six children. Outside of work, Kim helps her husband run his Private Chef business and enjoys learning about the intriguing victories, struggles and scandals of her ancestors through genealogy research. She also collects clocks made from vinyl records and cut into the skylines of cities where she has managed teams.
Amelia Winter,
MPS, ATR-BC, LCAT, Chief Program Director of Social and Senior Services,
Jewish Community Center of Staten Island
Amelia received her Masters of Professional Studies in Art Therapy and Creativity Development in 2009. She went on to become a nationally board certified, registered art therapist, as well as a licensed creative arts therapist in the state of NY. She has experience providing clinical services to individuals of all ages in various settings including, inpatient psychiatric hospitals, pediatric and adult nursing homes, Article 10 clinics, and in private practice. She began work in the non-profit sector at the JCC of Staten Island in 2015 and in that time, has worked with victims of Super Storm Sandy, with homebound seniors, and supervises all of the agency’s senior adult programs and social service programs including its Older Adult Center Network, Caregiver Support Center, Social Adult Day Programs, Naturally Retirement Community, social services in low-income senior housing, case management, workforce, food pantry, ESL/HSE, and health insurance navigation.
MPS, ATR-BC, LCAT, Chief Program Director of Social and Senior Services,
Jewish Community Center of Staten Island
Amelia received her Masters of Professional Studies in Art Therapy and Creativity Development in 2009. She went on to become a nationally board certified, registered art therapist, as well as a licensed creative arts therapist in the state of NY. She has experience providing clinical services to individuals of all ages in various settings including, inpatient psychiatric hospitals, pediatric and adult nursing homes, Article 10 clinics, and in private practice. She began work in the non-profit sector at the JCC of Staten Island in 2015 and in that time, has worked with victims of Super Storm Sandy, with homebound seniors, and supervises all of the agency’s senior adult programs and social service programs including its Older Adult Center Network, Caregiver Support Center, Social Adult Day Programs, Naturally Retirement Community, social services in low-income senior housing, case management, workforce, food pantry, ESL/HSE, and health insurance navigation.
Edwina Martin,
Commissioner, Public Administrator, Richmond City
Hon. Edwina Frances Martin, Esq., is a public interest lawyer experienced in Litigation, Public Policy, Government Relations, Non-Profit Management, and Strategic Communications. She is the Commissioner, Public Administrator of Richmond County, responsible for the administration of estates of persons that have left no will, and where there is no qualified person(s) to administer the decedent’s estate. Duties of the position include providing for burial arrangements when no close relative is available to do so; protecting the decedent’s property from waste, loss, or theft; and locating persons entitled to inherit from the estate and ensuring that legal distributes receive their inheritance. Prior to her current appointment Ms. Martin served as Counsel and Deputy Chief of Staff for former NYC Councilwoman Debi Rose (49th District); Director of Government Relations, Communications & Pro Bono for Legal Services NYC; and litigation associate with the law firms of Shearman & Sterling LLP, Herrick Feinstein LLP, and Van Lierop, Burns & Bassett LLP. She began her legal career serving as law clerk to the Hon. Lawrence W. Pierce in the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.
Ms. Martin volunteers extensively within her home community and the New York legal community. Her volunteer work includes the American Association of University Women (past New York State president; past Branch President; national board of directors (member));the Staten Island Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. (Co-Chair, Social Action Committee); the New York State Bar Association (Delegate, House of Delegates (13th JD); the Staten Island Women’s Bar Association (past president); National Council of Negro Women/SI (Chair, Legislative Committee); Soroptimist International of Staten Island (Chair, Live Your Dream Award); Staten Island Meals on Wheels (board member); St. John’s Episcopal Church (member, Vestry); and the Alice Austen House & Museum (member, Advisory Board).
Ms. Martin graduated from New York University School of Law (Vanderbilt Medal, Arthur Garfield Hayes Civil Liberties Fellow, Convocation Speaker, and NAACP LDF Earl Warren Scholarship Fellow) and holds her B.A. in Art History from Williams College (Dean’s List, Art History Merit Award Winner). Ms. Martin lives in the West Brighton community of Staten Island with her partner Mickey Burns, where, in her spare time, she walks and bird watches in Clove Lakes Park.
Commissioner, Public Administrator, Richmond City
Hon. Edwina Frances Martin, Esq., is a public interest lawyer experienced in Litigation, Public Policy, Government Relations, Non-Profit Management, and Strategic Communications. She is the Commissioner, Public Administrator of Richmond County, responsible for the administration of estates of persons that have left no will, and where there is no qualified person(s) to administer the decedent’s estate. Duties of the position include providing for burial arrangements when no close relative is available to do so; protecting the decedent’s property from waste, loss, or theft; and locating persons entitled to inherit from the estate and ensuring that legal distributes receive their inheritance. Prior to her current appointment Ms. Martin served as Counsel and Deputy Chief of Staff for former NYC Councilwoman Debi Rose (49th District); Director of Government Relations, Communications & Pro Bono for Legal Services NYC; and litigation associate with the law firms of Shearman & Sterling LLP, Herrick Feinstein LLP, and Van Lierop, Burns & Bassett LLP. She began her legal career serving as law clerk to the Hon. Lawrence W. Pierce in the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.
Ms. Martin volunteers extensively within her home community and the New York legal community. Her volunteer work includes the American Association of University Women (past New York State president; past Branch President; national board of directors (member));the Staten Island Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. (Co-Chair, Social Action Committee); the New York State Bar Association (Delegate, House of Delegates (13th JD); the Staten Island Women’s Bar Association (past president); National Council of Negro Women/SI (Chair, Legislative Committee); Soroptimist International of Staten Island (Chair, Live Your Dream Award); Staten Island Meals on Wheels (board member); St. John’s Episcopal Church (member, Vestry); and the Alice Austen House & Museum (member, Advisory Board).
Ms. Martin graduated from New York University School of Law (Vanderbilt Medal, Arthur Garfield Hayes Civil Liberties Fellow, Convocation Speaker, and NAACP LDF Earl Warren Scholarship Fellow) and holds her B.A. in Art History from Williams College (Dean’s List, Art History Merit Award Winner). Ms. Martin lives in the West Brighton community of Staten Island with her partner Mickey Burns, where, in her spare time, she walks and bird watches in Clove Lakes Park.
Marianne Callea
Marianne Callea's journey epitomizes resilience, compassion, and the transformative power of community. A proud Thrive alumni, Marianne has been a steadfast attendee since its inception, leveraging the platform to forge meaningful connections and nurture her personal and professional growth.
Marianne obtained a Bachelor's degree in Human Services from Metropolitan College of New York formerly Audrey Cohen College. She has dedicated a significant portion of her career to serving as a paraprofessional with the New York City Department of Education. In this role, she passionately worked with special needs children, tirelessly advocating for their empowerment and helping them uncover their unique abilities and talents.
A pivotal moment came a few years ago when Marianne made the courageous decision to prioritize her family's and her own mental health needs, bidding farewell to her career with the Department of Education. Despite facing numerous obstacles along her path, Marianne's unwavering determination to continue evolving and contributing to her community remained undiminished. Currently, Marianne is actively involved with NAMI of Staten Island and serves as an organizing volunteer for the 2nd Tedx Elmpark—an indication of her enduring commitment to mental health advocacy and community engagement. Additionally, she runs a successful small business as a Mobile Notary and serves as a contractor for the NYC DOE, offering invaluable tutoring support to children with special needs.
Through her participation in the Thrive events and utilization of its resources, Marianne secured a rewarding position with MJHS Elderplan as a customer service provider, further solidifying her dedication to serving others. Beyond her professional endeavors, Marianne finds solace and joy in the outdoors, particularly through leisurely walks. She cherishes quality time spent with her four grown children and her supportive boyfriend. Ever the empathetic soul, Marianne's willingness to extend a helping hand knows no bounds, as she remains steadfast in her commitment to supporting and uplifting women facing challenges.
In Marianne Callea, we find a shining example of resilience, compassion, and unwavering dedication to making a positive impact on the world around her.
Marianne Callea's journey epitomizes resilience, compassion, and the transformative power of community. A proud Thrive alumni, Marianne has been a steadfast attendee since its inception, leveraging the platform to forge meaningful connections and nurture her personal and professional growth.
Marianne obtained a Bachelor's degree in Human Services from Metropolitan College of New York formerly Audrey Cohen College. She has dedicated a significant portion of her career to serving as a paraprofessional with the New York City Department of Education. In this role, she passionately worked with special needs children, tirelessly advocating for their empowerment and helping them uncover their unique abilities and talents.
A pivotal moment came a few years ago when Marianne made the courageous decision to prioritize her family's and her own mental health needs, bidding farewell to her career with the Department of Education. Despite facing numerous obstacles along her path, Marianne's unwavering determination to continue evolving and contributing to her community remained undiminished. Currently, Marianne is actively involved with NAMI of Staten Island and serves as an organizing volunteer for the 2nd Tedx Elmpark—an indication of her enduring commitment to mental health advocacy and community engagement. Additionally, she runs a successful small business as a Mobile Notary and serves as a contractor for the NYC DOE, offering invaluable tutoring support to children with special needs.
Through her participation in the Thrive events and utilization of its resources, Marianne secured a rewarding position with MJHS Elderplan as a customer service provider, further solidifying her dedication to serving others. Beyond her professional endeavors, Marianne finds solace and joy in the outdoors, particularly through leisurely walks. She cherishes quality time spent with her four grown children and her supportive boyfriend. Ever the empathetic soul, Marianne's willingness to extend a helping hand knows no bounds, as she remains steadfast in her commitment to supporting and uplifting women facing challenges.
In Marianne Callea, we find a shining example of resilience, compassion, and unwavering dedication to making a positive impact on the world around her.
Susan Bornstein,
JCC Career Coach
Recently retired as the Chief Human Resources Officer for MJHS (Metropolitan Jewish Health System), Susan J. Bornstein is a human resources executive with over 35 years of HR practice experience across multiple industries. During her career, Susan has been a small business owner, NYC school teacher, job developer for individuals with disabilities and an HR systems consultant. Currently doing gigs as an independent HR consultant, Susan also volunteers as a Career Coach for the SIJCC. Her favorite role, however, is 'Meema' to her 5 beautiful grandchildren.
JCC Career Coach
Recently retired as the Chief Human Resources Officer for MJHS (Metropolitan Jewish Health System), Susan J. Bornstein is a human resources executive with over 35 years of HR practice experience across multiple industries. During her career, Susan has been a small business owner, NYC school teacher, job developer for individuals with disabilities and an HR systems consultant. Currently doing gigs as an independent HR consultant, Susan also volunteers as a Career Coach for the SIJCC. Her favorite role, however, is 'Meema' to her 5 beautiful grandchildren.
Kim Avilez,
VP Community Manager, Chase Bank
Kim Avilez is a business owner and community impact leader. As the owner of Glow Event Management, she has overseen the execution of weddings, galas, and other social & corporate events for the past eight years. With a twenty-year background in Banking & Finance, Kim recently returned to the industry to make a difference in her community. As Vice President, Community Manager for Staten Island for JPMorgan Chase Bank, she collaborates with neighborhood leaders and organizers to break down economic barriers and support the success of their customers and community. As the firm's local ambassador, Kim nurtures relationships with Staten Island residents, community leaders, real estate professionals, small businesses and non-profit organizations. In collaboration with these groups, she hosts regular financial health workshops as a Certified Financial Wellness Coach. At the same time, she is bringing the resources of a global firm to make a difference locally.
She is passionate about small business & economic development. As a recent Coro NY Neighborhood Leadership graduate, she uses what she learned to improve the economic opportunities for women and young girls. She is one of the founding board members of Phenomenal Women Association Inc. and co-producers of the Phenomenal Women Award, acknowledging unsung women who are making positive changes within their community. Alongside several dynamic female leaders on Staten Island served as the first President of the Minority Women in Business Association of Staten Island. A collective of women business owners devoted to creating equitable spaces for historically marginalized and underserved women to have the education necessary to succeed in business and life. She currently serves as board President for the NYC Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners and Vice President of the Staten Island Community Alliance , and Events Co-Chair for New York Women in Business, and recently appointed to the Staten Island Economic Development Corp (SIEDC) board of directors.
She is the recipient of the, JCC Women Front & Center Community Award, St. George Theatre Community Impact Award, Soroptimist International Ruby Award, Staten Island Power Women in Business Award and Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition, honoring her outstanding and invaluable service to the community.
Kim is a Queens native who has made Staten Island her home for the last twenty years. She resides in Concord with her husband, Tony, and their son Antonio.
VP Community Manager, Chase Bank
Kim Avilez is a business owner and community impact leader. As the owner of Glow Event Management, she has overseen the execution of weddings, galas, and other social & corporate events for the past eight years. With a twenty-year background in Banking & Finance, Kim recently returned to the industry to make a difference in her community. As Vice President, Community Manager for Staten Island for JPMorgan Chase Bank, she collaborates with neighborhood leaders and organizers to break down economic barriers and support the success of their customers and community. As the firm's local ambassador, Kim nurtures relationships with Staten Island residents, community leaders, real estate professionals, small businesses and non-profit organizations. In collaboration with these groups, she hosts regular financial health workshops as a Certified Financial Wellness Coach. At the same time, she is bringing the resources of a global firm to make a difference locally.
She is passionate about small business & economic development. As a recent Coro NY Neighborhood Leadership graduate, she uses what she learned to improve the economic opportunities for women and young girls. She is one of the founding board members of Phenomenal Women Association Inc. and co-producers of the Phenomenal Women Award, acknowledging unsung women who are making positive changes within their community. Alongside several dynamic female leaders on Staten Island served as the first President of the Minority Women in Business Association of Staten Island. A collective of women business owners devoted to creating equitable spaces for historically marginalized and underserved women to have the education necessary to succeed in business and life. She currently serves as board President for the NYC Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners and Vice President of the Staten Island Community Alliance , and Events Co-Chair for New York Women in Business, and recently appointed to the Staten Island Economic Development Corp (SIEDC) board of directors.
She is the recipient of the, JCC Women Front & Center Community Award, St. George Theatre Community Impact Award, Soroptimist International Ruby Award, Staten Island Power Women in Business Award and Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition, honoring her outstanding and invaluable service to the community.
Kim is a Queens native who has made Staten Island her home for the last twenty years. She resides in Concord with her husband, Tony, and their son Antonio.
Jaclyn M. Tacoronte
CEO JMT Media
Jaclyn M. Tacoronte is an award-winning marketing and public relations professional with over 20 years of experience in both agency and client-side settings, serving Fortune 500 companies, including Canon, Puma, Harley-Davidson and Proctor & Gamble. She is frequently a public relations guest speaker and panelist for New York State Council for the Arts, Staten Island Not For Profit Association, Center for Non Profit Success and Staten Island Partnership for Community Wellness. She is currently the CEO & President of JMT Media, LLC., a New York certified M/WBE boutique marketing, public relations and design firm that specializes in small business marketing and the non-profit sector. Mrs. Tacoronte has spearheaded all marketing and public relations efforts for the inaugural New York City Winter Lantern Festival and Winter Wonderland Staten Island Festival garnering over 200,000 on and off-island
attendees for two years. Mrs. Tacoronte is also the Executive Producer of JMT media; an award-winning podcast and online series featuring the best in Business, Finance, Politics and Community.
Mrs. Tacoronte currently serves as Communication Chair for New York Women in Business and National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO). She has previously served as 2nd Vice Chair of the Minority Women in Business Association of Staten Island, Executive Women’s Council for the Staten Island Economic Development Corporation. Mrs. Tacoronte is the Founder of the award-winning NYC Digital Media Center, a free nomadic podcasting and video programming for students in Title I High schools.
CEO JMT Media
Jaclyn M. Tacoronte is an award-winning marketing and public relations professional with over 20 years of experience in both agency and client-side settings, serving Fortune 500 companies, including Canon, Puma, Harley-Davidson and Proctor & Gamble. She is frequently a public relations guest speaker and panelist for New York State Council for the Arts, Staten Island Not For Profit Association, Center for Non Profit Success and Staten Island Partnership for Community Wellness. She is currently the CEO & President of JMT Media, LLC., a New York certified M/WBE boutique marketing, public relations and design firm that specializes in small business marketing and the non-profit sector. Mrs. Tacoronte has spearheaded all marketing and public relations efforts for the inaugural New York City Winter Lantern Festival and Winter Wonderland Staten Island Festival garnering over 200,000 on and off-island
attendees for two years. Mrs. Tacoronte is also the Executive Producer of JMT media; an award-winning podcast and online series featuring the best in Business, Finance, Politics and Community.
Mrs. Tacoronte currently serves as Communication Chair for New York Women in Business and National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO). She has previously served as 2nd Vice Chair of the Minority Women in Business Association of Staten Island, Executive Women’s Council for the Staten Island Economic Development Corporation. Mrs. Tacoronte is the Founder of the award-winning NYC Digital Media Center, a free nomadic podcasting and video programming for students in Title I High schools.
Donna Garomo
Assistant Vice President, Banking Center Manager
Empire State Bank
Donna Garomo is an Assistant Vice President and Banking Center Manager at Empire State Bank. For over forty-five years, Donna has served in the banking sector, working at a wide array of institutions such as Chase Bank, Santander Bank, and Empire State Bank. Currently, Donna lives in Staten Island, New York with her husband of thirty-nine years and son. Donna enjoys reading, water-sports, and the satisfaction of her customers and clients.
Assistant Vice President, Banking Center Manager
Empire State Bank
Donna Garomo is an Assistant Vice President and Banking Center Manager at Empire State Bank. For over forty-five years, Donna has served in the banking sector, working at a wide array of institutions such as Chase Bank, Santander Bank, and Empire State Bank. Currently, Donna lives in Staten Island, New York with her husband of thirty-nine years and son. Donna enjoys reading, water-sports, and the satisfaction of her customers and clients.
Samantha Marquez
MBA Student
Wagner College
Samantha Marquez is a current Graduate Student at Wagner College getting her MBA in Marketing. She serves as a Graduate Residential Coordinator at Wagner, supervising a staff of 35 Resident Assistants and overlooking over 300 first year residents. Beyond her professional endeavors, Samantha is committed to empowering others and giving back to her community as much as possible.
MBA Student
Wagner College
Samantha Marquez is a current Graduate Student at Wagner College getting her MBA in Marketing. She serves as a Graduate Residential Coordinator at Wagner, supervising a staff of 35 Resident Assistants and overlooking over 300 first year residents. Beyond her professional endeavors, Samantha is committed to empowering others and giving back to her community as much as possible.
Kyree Conaway
MBA Student
Wagner College
Kyree Conaway is a graduate student at Wagner College, where she is getting her MBA in marketing. Kyree will graduate in May. She was born and raised in Denver, Colorado, and moved to New York in 2018.
MBA Student
Wagner College
Kyree Conaway is a graduate student at Wagner College, where she is getting her MBA in marketing. Kyree will graduate in May. She was born and raised in Denver, Colorado, and moved to New York in 2018.