“Rising Stars” Class of 2024 an Impressive and Diverse Group
Westchester “Stars” were shining brightly Tuesday evening as the Business Council of Westchester inducted its 2024 class of Rising Stars, a diverse and highly talented group representing an impressive array of professions. More than 500 business professionals attended the reception held at Million Air at Westchester County Airport.
“Congratulations to the 2024 Rising Stars! These exemplary leaders have distinguished themselves through their talent, determination, leadership, and commitment to the Westchester business community. As we celebrate their initiative and innovation, we continue to look to our Risings Stars for new and creative ideas that will ensure Westchester remains the leading business community that it is. And as such we will be reaching out to all our Rising Stars Alumni to take part in a survey to help guide us in those next steps as we stay focused and committed to the prosperity and profitability of Westchester. Stay tuned,” said BCW President & CEO Marsha Gordon.
Now in its 20th year, the BCW’s Rising Stars program is modeled after the national business recognition program “40 under 40.” Rising Stars honorees were chosen based on professional and/or entrepreneurial accomplishments, professional and/or business affiliations, and demonstrated leadership skills.
The Rising Stars Class of 2024 are as follows:
Dean Akbar
Assistant Vice President, Human Resources & Organizational Development
White Plains Hospital
Joe Ali
Partner
PKF O’Connor Davies
Jamie Alling
Architect/Project Manager
The Cappelli Organization/LRC Construction
Daniel Alvarez
AVP, Business Banking Officer
The First Bank of Greenwich
Juliana Alzate
Senior Landscape Architect/Project Manager
Sean Jancski Landscape Architects
Brittany Anderson
Manager, People and Culture
Feeding Westchester
Samantha Behar
Assistant Director of Admissions
New York Medical College
Amelia Berman
Section Manager, Department Manager, E-Mobility Managed Charging Programs
Con Edison
Vinnie Birkenmeyer
Director of Residential Life, Pleasantville
Pace University
Brittany Briceno
Senior Director
GHP Office Realty, LLC
Cristiana Caruso
Editor in Chief/Style & Travel Editor
914 Inc./Westchester Magazine
Modou Cham
Senior Business Development Manager, North East
Circuit
Malcolm Clark
Chief of Staff
City of Mount Vernon
Dr. Sean D’Alfonso
Director of Mission & Ministry
Iona University
Sean Degnan
Co-Owner & General Manager
The Sailhouse
Co-Owner
All in 1 Commercial Cleaning and Action Cultivates Excellence (A.C.E.)
Dr. Caitlin Dold
Lead Audiologist
Audiology Associates of Westchester
Marisa Dostilio
VP of Experience & Operations
VeeKast
Carolyn Fortino
Deputy Communications Director
Westchester County
Dr. Damien Germino
Director of Finance & Operations
Mercy University, School of Nursing
Rishi Jaggernauth
Director, Commercial Business Unit Operational Effectiveness
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Kristen Kaessler
Owner, Birth & Postpartum Doula, Lactation Consultant
Whole Soul Doula
Dr. Julia Kaiser
Postdoctoral Fellow; Instructor in Neuroscience
Burke Neurological Institute, Weill Cornell Medicine
Lisa Kaurich
Director, Development
Alzheimer’s Association, Hudson Valley Chapter
Kelly Keck
Co-Owner
Pleasantville Wellness Group
Sam Kestenbaum
Client Executive
IMA Financial Group (formerly York International)
Morgan McEwen
Artistic & Executive Director
MorDance
Angelique Morelli
Chief Development Officer
YWCA White Plains & Central Westchester
Patrick Murphy
President/IT Consultant
New Logical
Shawn Nagpal
Chief Financial Officer
ACRES Development Group (formerly Westconn Development)
Rosendy Rodriguez-Nunez
Director, Accreditation & Regulatory Affairs
Phelps Hospital, Northwell Health
Thomas Scaglione
Vice President, Government & Community Relations
WMCHealth
David Soltis
Chief of Security & Director of Transportation
Empire City Casino by MGM Resorts
Kai Sorensen
Director of Podcasts
Balancing Life’s Issues
Jason Swergold
Partner
Yankwitt LLP
Kevin Tompkins
Operations Manager
Tompkins Excavating
Denise Veras
Director of Revenue Integrity & Client Relations, Faculty Practice & Medical Group Physician Services
Montefiore Health System
Michael Vitale
Senior Managing Director
Webster Bank
Shanae Williams
County Legislator for 16th District
Westchester County
George Williams, Jr.
VP of Operations
A.G. Williams Painting Company
David Zeman
Chief Strategy Officer
ENT and Allergy Associates, LLP
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