“At a morning event, I found myself in conversation with Jeremy Scalchunes, Executive Director of the Westchester Children’s Museum. I shared a story that reflects both how I teach and the work I do through Nourish and Gather: people are a lot like vinaigrette. Some of us are oil, and some of us are vinegar. On their own, we may not naturally blend, but add an emulsifier—like mustard—and suddenly those separate ingredients come together. For people, that emulsifier is conversation. When we take the time to talk, share stories, and become curious about one another, we often discover that we have […]

 “When The Nicholas Center expanded its services from Long Island to Pleasantville at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, we faced the daunting challenge of establishing ourselves in a new county during a period of widespread shutdowns and uncertainty. Joining the Business Council of Westchester became our bridge to the community. Autistic adults, an often marginalized population, face a devastating 85% rate of unemployment and under-engagement with community. Through the exceptional guidance, support, and introductions from Dr. Marsha Gordon, President and CEO, and Linda Tyler, Vice President of Membership & Programming, BCW actively helped us start to dismantle those barriers. The […]

  “Richard and I first met through the BCW and connected at various networking events. What began as conversations about potential synergies soon grew into friendship and mutual respect. When Rich shared that he was exploring new opportunities, I introduced him to Dorf Nelson & Zauderer’s managing partners. This past February, Rich officially joined DNZ as a Partner and Co-Chair of our Real Estate & Land Use Department. He has been an incredible addition to the firm, and this partnership probably would not have happened but for our attending a BCW event.” — Melissa Andrieux, Partner, Dorf Nelson & Zauderer LLP […]