As the founder & CEO of Funding Innovation Network, our mission is to empower the startup ecosystem with access and information.  Prior to this, I worked in global financial services for over 20 years at Credit Suisse and the Corporate and Investment Bank at Citigoup. I also serve on the advisory boards of several technology startups.

I was introduced to SOUL RYEDERS in 2016 shortly after moving to Rye with my wife April, and our young twins, when April was diagnosed with ovarian cancer.  April was able to publicly express what SOUL RYEDERS meant to her and our family in a speech at the organization’s ten-year anniversary celebration in Rye Town Park, prior to her passing in December of 2017.  I have remained an active participant in the organization, serving on the Grant Committee and the Giving Circle Advisory Board.

I am also currently on the Board of Directors of WellLife Network, a not-for-profit offering health and wellness programs to 8,500 individuals in NYC’s five boroughs, Long Island, Westchester County, and New Jersey.

I am a Co-Founder + Managing Partner at The Shade Store. Headquartered in Port Chester, NY- The Shade Store is a family-run, premium custom window treatment company operating on- line and through showrooms nationwide.

Born and raised in Larchmont, I competed in local athletics and most recently found a new passion within the CrossFit community, participating in competitions throughout the tri-state. In 2013 I moved to Rye with my wife, Allison and we were immediately drawn to the SOUL RYEDERS mission.

I am a graduate of Quinnipiac University (2005) and have two young children in the RCSD.

It is my greatest pleasure to currently spend most of my time as a busy mother of four in Bedford, NY. My husband Neal and I are actually both from the suburbs of Chicago and attended the University of Michigan, but somehow landed in Northern Westchester NY almost 20 years ago.

It is very important to our family to be involved in philanthropic organizations that are meaningful to us and to our larger community.  Through my many mutual connections to Sandy Samberg and to my college roommate, Kerri Winderman, I first became involved with SOUL RYEDERS when I did the Avon Walk in 2009 and 2010 and later participated on the Triathlon team, as well. 

Recently, I have witnessed many members of my community who are battling cancer, connect with SOUL RYEDERS in very meaningful ways.  It is clear that this organization is an amazing resource no matter where you live, and I hope that I can help spread the outreach even wider, in order to increase awareness for those who need it and involvement for those who can help.

My happiest moments are spent working closely with many young families in our communities through my parent education business, SAGEadviceforparents, or enjoying outdoor travel adventures with my family and our dog, Bamba, or curling up with a book for some cherished alone time.

I am a real estate agent with Sotheby’s International Realty, serving the Westchester, NY, and Fairfield, CT areas. Following in the footsteps of my mother, who has been my inspiration in both my personal and professional life, I strive to bring commitment and passion to my work and community.

I was born in Hong Kong and raised in Northern Westchester, which has given me a unique multicultural perspective that enriches my approach to real estate. After spending five years working in Hong Kong, I returned to Greenwich in 2022 to be closer to my family and to give back to the community that has shaped me.

I quickly learned about SOUL RYEDERS and got involved, I am particularly passionate about advocating for those affected by cancer. My mother bravely fought Stage 4 Colon Cancer for over seven years, and her journey inspires me to make a positive impact through the mission of SOUL RYEDERS. I believe in the power of community support and am committed to helping others during their challenging times.

I serve as the Chief Compliance and Ethics Officer and Global Head of Labor and Employment Law at GE Aerospace. In this role, I am responsible for developing and executing GE Aerospace’s compliance strategy and creating a risk framework governing both compliance and enterprise risk management across the organization. I also lead the Company’s Labor and Employment Law Group, partnering closely with the Business and HR to address L&E related issues, manage L&E litigation, and drive pro-active L&E strategy in response to a dynamic legal and regulatory landscape. 

I joined GE in 2014 from JP Morgan Chase & Co., where I was Vice President and Assistant General Counsel.  Prior to moving to private practice, I was a senior associate in the Labor and Employment Practice Group at Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP in New York City. 

I earned her bachelor’s degree in history from Boston College and my law degree from New York University School of Law. I live in Larchmont, NY with my husband Chris and our three children, Serena, Jack and Bennett.

Originally from California, I received a B.S. from Tulane University and a M.S. from Stanford University before moving to New York City in 2007, where I began my career at
Morgan Stanley. I have been at the company ever since and currently work as a Managing Director within the Equities Division.

When I was in college, I was diagnosed with advanced stage Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. I underwent 6 months of chemotherapy and have been in remission since 2006. My wife, Nikaline, is also a cancer survivor, having been diagnosed in 2017 and achieving remission later that year.

Unfortunately, cancer has affected too many of our friends and family as well, thus making organizations like this vital for our community. I first heard about SOUL RYEDERS shortly after moving to Rye in 2020. I was introduced to Adrian Deen through a mutual friend and was immediately drawn to the organization and its mission to provide resources and support locally. As a Rye resident, survivor, spouse of a survivor, and father of two, I am passionate about giving back to the community and using my experience to help those in need.

I lead the Healthcare practice at Workday, a global enterprise software leader in human capital management, enterprise resource planning, and supply chain management. I am responsible for sales, strategy, and prospective as well as current customer operations within our payor and provider industries. As the Executive Sponsor for Workday’s Women in Sales Leadership program, I am passionate about supporting women in their sales journeys. 

Prior to joining the SOUL RYEDERS board, I spent 3 years as a member of the board for a local non-profit, Community Word Project, in NYC. 

I grew up outside of Boston but spent two decades in CA and am a proud Bruin alumna. Our family now lives in Rye, NY, and my husband and three children, are active in the community. I became familiar with the impactful work SOUL RYEDERS is doing in our community through friends and ran in the inaugural half marathon. I am passionate about this organization as my mom passed away from ovarian cancer 5 years ago. I wish I would have known about the support SOUL RYEDERS provides to families going through such a difficult and life changing experience.

I serve as a Shareholder in the Private Wealth Services group at Greenberg Traurig, LLP.  I have practiced trusts and estates law ever since graduating from St. John’s University School of Law in 2008, where I was an Articles Editor of the St. John’s Law Review.  I received a B.A. from Duke University in 2005, where I double majored in Public Policy and History.

I was born and raised in Rye, graduating from Rye High School in 2001 where I was the captain of the RHS tennis team (and played on various other sports teams and participated in a number of school and community organizations).  I currently live in Larchmont with my wife, Audrey, and our three young children.

 I was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma in April 2017, underwent six months of chemotherapy and have been in remission since September of that year.  As a Hodgkin’s lymphoma survivor, I was drawn to the SOUL RYEDERS mission and am eager to help members of the community who are or have been affected by cancer.

I am a practicing school social worker in White Plains and dedicated to ensuring children and their families feel empowered and valued. I received my masters in social work from NYU over 20 years ago and have worked with children in schools ever since.

I am passionate about fitness and believe strongly in the mind and body connection.  I know the importance of mental health and find many correlations between a healthy body and a healthy mind.  I became aware of SOUL RYEDERS through a friend who hosted a benefit class at a gym where I belonged.

I am passionate about helping others find strength within themselves while being supported so they never feel alone.  I am excited to become more involved with the SOUL RYEDERS community.  I was recently married and my husband, Eric, and I live in the Bronx.

I am currently a Portfolio Manager at LMR Partners, a multi-strategy hedge fund based in London. I have been in the same investment space for my entire career, working for various hedge funds and investment banks.

I first became introduced to SOUL RYEDERS soon after moving to Westchester and becoming fast friends with Adrian and April Deen. SOUL RYEDERS supported April through her battle with ovarian cancer, which she sadly lost in 2017. My wife Michelle and I followed Adrian and became immediate supporters of the organization. Michelle helped organize the inaugural SOUL RYEDERS Half Marathon in 2023, and I am looking forward to helping the organization grow in years to come. Like most others, cancer has affected my family and friends extensively, many of whom did not have the chance to benefit from such a unique emotional and resource-filled support group like SOUL RYEDERS.

I live in Purchase with my wife and three children.

My connection to SOUL RYEDERS began in December 2016, when my best friend, April Deen, was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. During that time, SOUL RYEDERS became an integral part of our lives. Seeing firsthand the care, compassion, and support provided to April made a lasting impression on me, and I immediately felt a strong connection to the organization.

Wanting to give back, I began volunteering and have continued to do so for the past 10 years. I have participated in many activities, including Tie the Town Pink, creating floral arrangements, writing handwritten cards, delivering care packages, and sewing drain pockets. Most notably, I served on the founding committee for the Half Marathon & 5K.

I am incredibly proud to be part of the team that launched and continues to grow this successful community event. I have truly enjoyed collaborating closely with the SOUL RYEDERS team and value the time I spend working alongside them.

I am deeply committed to ensuring that SOUL RYEDERS continues to be a source of comfort and support for families in Rye and beyond. I am eager to help the organization grow in scale while preserving the compassionate heart that makes this organization so special.

I have an accounting background and as I embrace a new chapter in life—I am focused on doing more of what feels meaningful and aligned with my values. I live in Rye with my husband, Jeff, and our three children. In my spare time, I enjoy traveling, exercising, and playing mahjong.

After participating in the 39 mile Avon Walk for Breast Cancer in 2006 in memory of one friend, in honor of another, and a year after having open heart surgery, I decided to start a team for the 2007 Avon Walk. Little did I know that this would be the beginning of what SOUL RYEDERS is today…its own 501(c)3 non-profit organization which supports anyone in the New York Tri-State area impacted by any type of cancer.

SOUL RYEDERS’ growth & success over the years is a testament to the tireless, passionate, and committed Leadership Team, Board of Directors, and volunteers. In December 2020, I made the difficult decision to transition from my role as Executive Director to pursue other philanthropic and personal interests.  A friend likened growing SOUL RYEDERS to raising children and letting them fly independently.  When I made the decision, I felt exceedingly confident that the organization would soar – and that’s exactly what’s happened!  I will always be a part of SOUL RYEDERS and continue my involvement as a committed Founders Advisory Council member and part of the Giving Circle.

My professional career began as a nurse practitioner. Helping loved ones and SOUL RYEDERS clients who were facing terminal illness inspired me to deepen my knowledge about end-of-life care. Intrigued by the promising research about psychedelic-assisted therapy for those with terminal diagnoses, I immersed myself in learning about the psychedelic ecosystem and the benefits for those experiencing a wide range of conditions.  To foster meaningful impact, I co-developed a psychedelic learning series for Penn Nursing and piloted an educational initiative with the University of Pennsylvania & Columbia University’s schools of nursing and social work. Building on the success of the pilot, I created the University Psychedelic Education Program (U-PEP) to equip faculty with the knowledge and resources needed to develop and incorporate psychedelic content into their curriculum.  The first cohort of the program includes over 60 faculty members from 29 universities and colleges across the country.

On a personal level, I grew up in Chappaqua, NY and am very happily married to my high school sweetheart, Joe. We have lived in Rye, NY since 2002 and are fortunate to have plenty of opportunities to see our two adult sons.

In addition to my true passion of helping people, I enjoy spending time with family & friends, exercising, traveling & experiencing different cultures, learning new things, meeting new people, listening to interesting podcasts, and curling up by the fireplace with a good cup of coffee or a glass of wine!