Long Island’s multicultural diversity is the key to our social and economic survival. The ability of people from different races, religions, and regions to live and work together is crucial to our prosperity. Diversity is everybody’s business – and good for everybody’s business. The growing number of newcomers, often from faraway lands, are the new students, patrons, and entrepreneurs who can revive and sustain our economy. Getting to know one another is essential to our success. Dedicated to funding diversity-related scholarships and research at The National Center for Suburban Studies at Hofstra University® (hofstra.edu/ncss), the annual Celebration of Suburban Diversity banquet brings together Long Islanders from across the multicultural spectrum, as well as individuals with disabilities, and gay and lesbian communities. The evening is dedicated to the idea – and ideal – that we can be stronger for our differences if we come together to appreciate them. The National Center for Suburban Studies at Hofstra University® is a nonpartisan research institution dedicated to promoting the objective, academically rigorous study of suburbia’s problems, as well as its promise.
Celebration of Suburban Diversity 2019
CELEBRATION OF SUBURBAN DIVERSITY 2019 BANQUET CO-CHAIRS Scott Rechler
George J. Tsunis, Esq.
CEO and Chairman, RXR Realty
Chairman and CEO, Chartwell Hotels
CELEBRATION OF SUBURBAN DIVERSITY 2019 BANQUET COMMITTEE Stuart Rabinowitz President, Hofstra University
David L. Calone LI Emerging Technologies Fund
Jeffrey Kraut Northwell Health
Herman A. Berliner Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Hofstra University
Robert B. Catell Advanced Energy Research and Technology Center
Linda Leaf LI Human Rights Activist
The Honorable Jon Cooper Spectronics Corporation
Soh Young Lee-Segredo Educator Banquet Music Coordinator
Resi Cooper Consultant
Bernard Macias AARP
Don Dreyer Disability Rights and Policy Consultant
Pavneet Mehra Citibank
Christopher Niedt Academic Director The National Center for Suburban Studies at Hofstra University®
John R. Durso LI Federation of Labor
Joseph Milizio, Esq. Vishnick McGovern Milizio LLP
Marwa Fawaz VHB Engineering
Deborah Tinnirello Senion Assistant Dean The National Center for Suburban Studies at Hofstra University®
Thomas J. Garry, Esq. Harris Beach PLLC
Kirit Panchamia Panchamia CPA PC Hotelier
Lawrence C. Levy Vice President for Economic Development and Professional Studies Executive Dean The National Center for Suburban Studies at Hofstra University®
Ina Katz The National Center for Suburban Studies at Hofstra University® Eric Alexander Vision Long Island Gloria Baca Boulevard Home Care Associates The Honorable Michael Balboni Redland Strategies Sandi Brewster-walker LI Indigenous People Museum
Henry Holley Henry Holley Group Dafny Irizarry Long Island Latino Teachers Association Tariq Khan Sentar Fuel Company Inc. NiATS Realty
Marge Rogatz Community Advocates Inc. Zahid Syed Nassau County Commission on Human Rights Mohinder Taneja Community Advocate Banquet Founding Chair
Tu e s d a y, N o v e m b e r 12, 2 019
Freda Wagner, Esq. Mediator and Consultant
Jessica K. Kalra, Esq. Kakkar & Associates
Tai Wang WAC Lighting Company
David Kilmnick Long Island LGBT Services Network
Herbert A. Weiss, Esq. Garganigo, Goldsmith & Weiss 84696:8/19