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
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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
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HONOREE AND KEYNOTE SPEAKER Anthony Boutin, MD, FACEP, FAAEM Chief Medical Officer, NuHealth
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THE N ATION A L CEN T ER FO R SUBURBA N S T U DIE S AT HO FS T R A UNI V ERSIT Y
Sadri Altinok President, Turkish Cultural Center, NY Advisory Board Member, Advocates of Silenced Turkey Gloria Baca Director of Business Development, Boulevard Home Care Associates Tariq Khan Chief Operating Officer, Sentar Fuel Company Inc. President, NiATS Realty Lutisha S. Vickerie, PhD, JD Assistant Professor of Management & Entrepreneurship, Hofstra University ASCEND 2020
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Celebration of Suburban Diversity 2019
Richard N. Hayes, PhD, MBA Associate Professor of Management & Entrepreneurship, Hofstra University ASCEND 2020 resentation of Bethpage Federal Credit Union P High School Diversity Essay Scholarship Award Multicultural Performances Cover Image: Horizons, 2008, Milt Masur, bas relief/collage, overpainted with oil, on panel. From the Collection of Embracing Our Differences, Long Island: A Project of the Center for Social Justice and Human Understanding. printed on recycled paper
An Inspiring Evening of Multicultural Entertainment, Awards, Artwork, and Esteemed Speakers
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Tuesday, November 12, 2019
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5:30 p.m. Combined cocktail and buffet dinner reception followed by formal program and musical performances. The evening will conclude with an elegant dessert buffet.
Crest Hollow Country Club Woodbury, New York Business Attire • Ethnic Dress Encouraged
Proceeds benefit diversity-related scholarships, research, and community-based initiatives. RSVP and sponsorship/journal advertising rate card enclosed.