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\"PaulZ. Paul Akian \u201864<\/h2>\n

Technologist, Entrepreneur and Philanthropist<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

\"KrisKris Amplo \u201800<\/h2>\n

President and Owner <\/em>
\nJC Steel Erectors Corp.<\/p>\n

\"TedTed Candella ’94, ’95<\/span><\/h2>\n

Managing Director<\/em>
\nMerrill Lynch<\/span><\/p>\n

\"SharonSharon Cunningham \u201990, CFP<\/h2>\n

Managing Director<\/em>
\n<\/span>Morgan Stanley<\/span><\/p>\n

\"JamesJames Demitrieus ’70<\/h2>\n

Managing Director<\/em>
\nJameson Associates LTD <\/span><\/p>\n

Former CEO<\/em>
\nEyelock<\/span><\/p>\n

\"DavidDavid Golub \u201883<\/h2>\n

President<\/em>
\nGolub Consulting Solutions<\/p>\n

\"CliffordClifford Friedman ’87<\/h2>\n

Managing Director<\/em>
\nNorthwell Health<\/span><\/p>\n

\"NicholasNicholas Iadevaio MBA \u201800<\/h2>\n

Former Corporate Vice President, Human Resources and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Leader<\/em>
\nL\u2019Or\u00e9al Groupe<\/p>\n

\"Diane-McNeal\"Diane McNeal \u201881<\/h2>\n

Chief Executive Officer<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/em>Dynamic Financial Strategies<\/span><\/p>\n

\"HumeraHumera Qazi \u201893<\/h2>\n

Managing Director
\n<\/em>Morgan Stanley<\/p>\n

\"LisaLisa Scheps MBA \u201809<\/h2>\n

Vice President, DTC Activation, Luxe Division
\n<\/em>L\u2019Oreal<\/p>\n

\"JoshuaJoshua Shek MS \u201911, MBA \u201812<\/h2>\n

Executive Director<\/em>
\nMorgan Stanley<\/p>\n

\"RonStaffieri\"Ron Staffieri ’71, ’76<\/span><\/h2>\n

Former CEO<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

\"VincentVincent Tizzio \u201889<\/h2>\n

CEO<\/em>
\nAxis Capital<\/p>\n

\n

Quotes\/Intentions<\/h3>\n

On Leadership:<\/strong> “Effective leadership is about inspiring others, fostering collaboration, and communicating a clear vision while remaining open to feedback.”<\/p>\n

On Giving Back:<\/strong> “My journey has taught me the value of mentorship. I\u2019m eager to share my experiences and support young professionals as they navigate their paths.”<\/p>\n

On Reinvention:<\/strong> “After decades in leadership roles, I discovered the power of reinvention\u2014transforming challenges into opportunities for growth and learning.”<\/p>\n

On the Importance of Mentorship: <\/strong>“I owe much of my success to the mentors who shaped my journey. It\u2019s my turn to be that guiding light for others.”<\/p>\n

On Community and Family:<\/strong> “Family is my greatest achievement. Balancing my personal and professional life has always been a priority, and my children inspire me every day.”<\/p>\n

On Personal Growth: <\/strong>“Curiosity is key to personal and professional growth. Embracing new ideas and perspectives can lead to extraordinary opportunities.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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