2017 Rising Stars

This year’s Rising Stars winners are truly exceptional, not only for their talent and leadership, but also for the breadth of industries they represent. Our honorees are up and coming professionals in biotechnology , health care , information technology ,real estate, education , marketing , and entrepreneurship and other fields. They’ll receive their awards during a ceremony on June 15, 2017 at 800 Westchester Avenue, Rye Brook.
With so many worthy candidates the selection process was exceptionally challenging. Special thanks go to Eon Nichols, Partner, Cuddy and Feder and Chair of the Rising Stars and the Selection Committee for their efforts in choosing the best and brightest from a robust pool of nominees. – Marsha Gordon, BCW President and CEO.
Noura Abul-Husn
Director, Translational Genetics, Regeneron Genetic Center
Jessica Apicella
Senior Manager of Marketing, Media Planning & Special Events, Thompson & Bender
Gene-Christian Baca
Owner/Operator, Walter’s Hot Dogs, Inc./Walter’s Hot Dog Truck, Inc.
Gregory Bautista
Partner, Wilson Elser
Michael Buonassisi
Portfolio Manager, Altium Wealth Management, LLC
John Cerino
Senior Advisor/ Confidential Scheduler to the County Executive, Westchester County
Alex Chavarria
Director of Community & Family Services, Port Chester Carver Center
William Colona
Director, Government & Community Relations, Pace University
Michael Curti
Corporation Counsel, City of Yonkers
Noel D’Allacco
Assistant Professor, Business Administration, The College of Westchester
Jacob Dibble
Director of Project Management, CBRE
Kamilah Dowling
Nurse Practitioner, Montefiore Health System
Joanne Dunn
Director of Employment Services, Westhab Inc.
Sahra English
Vice President, Public Policy – US Markets, Mastercard
Joanna Fang
Foley Artist, Alchemy Post Sound
Jeremy Frank
Director of Acquisitions, Robert Martin Company, LLC
Bryan Fryer
Senior Manager, Maier Markey & Justic LLP
Daniel Harm Jr.
Construction Manager, Transmission Construction, Con Edison
Katie Hatch
Director of PR & Marketing, Westchester Knicks/MSG
Mona Kennedy
Family Medicine Physician, NewYork-Presbyterian Lawrence Hospital
Christine La Porta
Deputy Executive Director, The Westchester Parks Foundation
Hakim Lahlou
Assistant Director of Graduate Business Recruitment, Mercy College
Bridget Lasda,
Vice President of National Sales, Heineken USA
Kate Liberman
Managing Director, Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival
Joseph Long,
Managing Director, Strategies for Wealth
Jodi McCredo
President, Always Printing
Robert McGuinness
Regional Asset Manager, Kite Realty Group
Michelle Nicholas
Vice President, Development & External Affairs, Family Services of Westchester
Jennifer Ratner
Audiologist/Co-Owner, Audiology Associates of Westchester
Kristy Rotonde
Owner/Founder, PLUSHBLOW
Christina Rubicco
Owner, Anna & Jack’s Treehouse
Lauren Sabol
Associate, Leason Ellis LLP
Daria Semenova
Design Director, American Christmas, Inc.
Saad Siddiqui
Partner, Ferrante & Siddiqui, LLP
Michael Silverman
Director of Rehabilitation & Wellness, Northern Westchester Hospital
Matthew Skinner
Operations Technology & Architecture Supervisor, Reckson A Division of SL Green Realty Corp
Felix Tapia
Director of Marketing, Robison Oil/Singer Holding Corp.
Michael Vannucci
Vice President Marketing, IAC Applications
Paul Viggiano
Director of Marketing & Business Administration, A.G. Williams Painting Company
Katharine Yamulla
Director, Clinical Skills & Simulation Center, New York Medical College
We’re also excited that News12 Westchester anchor/reporter Tara Rosenblum is returning as emcee of the Rising Stars ceremony. Rosenblum, a 2007 Rising Stars winner, has won 16 Emmy awards since joining the station in 2004.
We look forward to seeing you on June 15 as we honor our “40 Under 40” – the best and brightest of Westchester’s young professionals.
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