2021 Virtual Spring Benefit E-Journal

Thank you to our sponsors!

Diamond Sponsors

Andreas Dracopoulos Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) Gold Sponsors

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP Jonathan F.P. Rose Dawn Zappetti & Patrick Sullivan Silver Sponsors

Bill & Jan Arnold Goldman Sachs Ruth E. Pachman & Donald T. Fallati Bronze Sponsors

AvalonBay Communities Susan Chapman Kalaivani S. & T.J. Duane Fulton Realty Capital, LLC Brad & Shirin Green Kekst CNC David Nocenti & Andrea Shapiro Davis RNC Industries Maxine L. Rockoff, Ph.D. Taconic Partners Wells Fargo Dr. Dana Zappetti & Mr. Nicholas Lakoumentas

Friends

Adler Windows Priscilla Almodovar & Eric Dinallo Benchmark Title Agency John Blestas BTQ Financial Casino Development Group, Inc. Jagdeep & Shashi Dayal Diversified Glass & Storefronts, Inc. Glo Electric LLC GM Enterprises Eli & Jennifer Gross Ice Air LLC Mickie & Bob Kerson King Contracting Group NY Stuart Meiklejohn Nixon Peabody Glenn Pacchiana – Thalle Industries Ro-Sal Plumbing and Heating Amy Sherman Robin Sparkman & Howard Robbins SPK/Lewis Construction TF Andrew Carpet One Floor & Home Unity Construction Services, Inc.

Benfactors

Andrew Franz Architect Ariel Property Advisors Arthur J. Gallagher & Co Robert P Balachandran, President Bellrow Title Agency BAM Mechanical Corporation Peter H. Baker David I. Berley, Walter & Samuels, Inc. Louise Bozorth Brooks Scarpa Architects C.C.C. Renovation Inc. Cannon Heyman & Weiss, LLP Sarah Coffin O’Connor Chicago Title Delta Faucet Company Joseph Duminuco Ellenoff Grossman & Schole LLP Earth Construction Services, LLC Edward Jones Harlem Branch Epstein Becker & Green, P.C. Mark Ginsburg – Curtis + Ginsberg Architects Gary Handel Reginald Harwell & Pia Flanagan Alan and Jeffrey Henick George A. Hirsch Hirschen Singer & Epstein LLP

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP Lemle & Wolff Kevin Libby Eve A. Lilley Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc. MLJ Painting Morley Builders MSquared Mutual of America New York City Health + Hospitals Charles John O’Byrne Lateefah & Adetowobola Odedina Dr. Philip Ozuah Harriet Prensky Susan Puder & Peter Verrengia Robert Raucci Gina Rusch Charles Schreger Signature Plumbing Specialties Linda Singer & Louis Klein Jr Barbara Sternberger Stroock & Stroock & Lavan LLP Drew & Charlotte Warshaw Ariana Younai Thomas A. Zappetti

April 22, 2021 Dear Friends, Thank you for joining us and for your support of Union Settlement’s 2021 Spring Benefit: A Virtual Event Empowering East Harlem. We are delighted to spend time with you this evening.

Last year, we had to cancel the Spring Benefit marking our 125th Anniversary celebration, so we are especially thrilled to celebrate with you virtually this evening. We are proud to showcase how, throughout the pandemic, Union Settlement has continued to provide its vital services to the 10,000 East Harlem residents we serve each year.

Tonight, we are pleased to celebrate our distinguished honorees: Ron Moelis, CEO & Chairman of L+M Development Partners Inc.; Jonathan F.P. Rose, President of Jonathan Rose Companies; and Dawn Zappetti, Vice-Chair of the Union Settlement Board of Directors. We are also honored to recognize Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP with our Law Firm Partner award and the Blackstone Charitable Foundation with our Corporate Partner award this evening.

We especially want to thank the amazing Union Settlement staff for all of their hard work, passion, and dedication empowering the residents of East Harlem. Finally, we are grateful for our generous sponsors and supporters of the evening. We deeply appreciate your generosity.

Thank you for your support and enjoy a peek inside Union Settlement and East Harlem!

Sincerely,

Amy Sherman Chair, Board of Directors

David Nocenti Executive Director

HONOREE

RON MOELIS As CEO and Chairman of L+M Development Partners Inc., Ron Moelis has co-founded a company that is a leader in developing affordable, mixed-income and market rate housing. Under Mr. Moelis’ leadership, L+M has been responsible for more than $9 billion in development and investment, and has acquired, built or preserved nearly 30,000 residential units in New York’s tristate area, the West Coast and Gulf Coast regions. Community leaders, government officials and institutional investors turn to L+M because of its consistent track record of excellence.

Mr. Moelis founded L+M as a double bottom line company, where its success is measured not only in financial returns but also by positive impacts. L+M takes pride in its long-standing partnership with the communities it serves, demonstrated through an annual scholarship fund, workforce development programs, after-school programs, and substantial support for local nonprofits. Mr. Moelis is a co-founder and Vice Chairman of the New York State Association for Affordable Housing, a nonprofit organization that advances the policy agenda for affordable housing. In 2010 he helped launch New York University’s Moelis Institute for Affordable Housing, an academic research center devoted to improving the effectiveness of affordable housing policies and programs. In 2008, Mr. Moelis also helped initiate Building Skills, a construction trades training and employment program for innercity youth, and now serves as the co-chairperson.

He is married to Kerry Sperling and they have three children, Andrew, Madelyn and Kate.

HONOREE

Jonathan F.P. Rose Jonathan F.P. Rose’s business, public policy, writing and not-for-profit work focuses on creating more environmentally, socially and economically resilient cities. In 1989, Mr. Rose founded Jonathan Rose Companies LLC, a multi-disciplinary real estate development, planning, project management, and investment firm, to address the challenges of the 21st century. Jonathan has led the firm’s vision, program and growth, developing award winning new projects, investment funds and city plans to model solutions integrating the issues of affordable housing, community development, culture and the environment. The firm is one of the largest acquirers of affordable and mixed income housing in the nation.

The firm’s innovative work has won awards from a wide range of notable organizations. Mr. Rose also advises global cities on planning, affordable housing, environmental, and social issues.

Mr. Rose’s book on how to create resilient cities, "The Well-Tempered City: What Modern Science, Ancient Civilizations and Human Nature Teach Us About the Future of Urban Life," was published by Harper Wave in 2016, and won the 2017 PROSE Award for Outstanding Scholarly Work by a Trade Publisher.

Mr. Rose frequently lectures at graduate schools of business, environment and architecture on affordable housing, community development, smart growth and the environment.

HONOREE

Dawn zappetti Dawn Zappetti currently serves on the Union Settlement Board of Directors, as both the Vice Chair and the Head of the Development and Communications Committee.

Union Settlement and East Harlem holds a special place in her heart because her family immigrated to the neighborhood from Italy over 50 years ago.

Dawn is a forward-thinking leader and marketing strategist who creates bold strategies and integrated campaigns that resonate with targeted audiences and drive ahead-of-the-competition results.

Dawn joined Citi in 1992 as a Management Associate and has since held executive marketing roles across a broad set of businesses. In her current role as the Head of Customer Voice & Experience, Dawn focuses on expanding the reach, return, and resonance of US Consumer marketing, driving customer and prospect engagement.

In 2006, Dawn joined the US Retail Bank to form a new group responsible for growing and diversifying sales to retail bank, credit card and consumer finance customers. Prior to her tenure in the Retail Bank, Dawn was part of Citi US Credit Cards, initially focused on product marketing and pricing strategy. She then served as the Head of Acquisitions for the revenue services business, driving sales and profitability during a time of transformation.

Dawn was born in New York City. She received a BA in Psychology from Cornell University and an MBA from Columbia University. Dawn is married to Patrick Sullivan and they have twin sons, Brendan and Owen.

CORPORATE PARNTER AWARD

The Blackstone Charitable Foundation was founded at the time of Blackstone’s initial public offering in 2007 with substantial commitments from the Firm’s employees.

Influenced by the enterprising heritage of the firm and its founders, The Blackstone Charitable Foundation is directing its resources and applying the intellectual capital of the firm to foster entrepreneurship.

Through its investment expertise across several asset classes and geographies, Blackstone has a unique perspective on the global economy and a heightened understanding of how entrepreneurial activity is often the crucial catalyst in the growth of successful businesses, industries and communities.

LAW FIRM PARNTER AWARD

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP is a leading international law firm.

Consistently ranking among the world’s top law firms in industry surveys and major publications, Gibson Dunn is distinctively positioned in today’s global marketplace with more than 1,400 lawyers and 20 offices, including Beijing, Brussels, Century City, Dallas, Denver, Dubai, Frankfurt, Hong Kong, Houston, London, Los Angeles, Munich, New York, Orange County, Palo Alto, Paris, San Francisco, São Paulo, Singapore, and Washington, D.C. Gibson Dunn also devotes substantial time and effort to pro bono work each year. In 2020, the Firm devoted over 160,000 hours to pro bono work on behalf of myriad clients and issues, including COVID-19 response efforts, immigration, racial justice, veterans work, domestic violence advocacy, and non-profit advice work.

EMCEE

SUNI REYES

Suni Reyes is a bilingual actress and gifted comedian from Santurce, Puerto Rico.

She recently appeared on Comedy Central's "Nora From Queens" starring Awkwafina, and "FBI: Most Wanted for CBS." Suni can be seen on the Showtime hit series "Billions," and on the Netflix series "Seven Seconds" starring Regina King and Russell Hornsby, "Iron Fist" opposite David Wenham, and "The Break With Michelle Wolf."

Suni is also a comedian/writer/director, and performs improv, sketch, and stand up regularly at the legendary UCB Theatre, The PIT, Broadway Comedy Club, and other comedy venues throughout NYC. She has appeared on viral videos for Funny or Die, Mas Mejor, Above Average, and during the pandemic she's been able to continue to create viral videos from home, and bring laughter to her followers.

Congratulations Mom! We are so proud of you and the work you do.

Brendan & Owen

To Union Settlement’s wonderful employees: THANK YOU for your commitment, dedication and compassion.

Your work throughout the pandemic has been amazing – you have helped thousands of East Harlem families overcome tremendous challenges, while also overcoming your own.

It is an honor for me to work with all of you.

David Nocenti Executive Director

Congratulations Dawn and tonight's other honorees!

And thank you to Union Settlement's incredible and inspirational staff and all our friends and supporters!

Brad & Shirin Green

With Praise and Admiration for Union Settlement's Undaunted Staff!

Maxine L. Rockoff, Ph. D

Rising to the challenges of the pandemic with skill and humanity, Union Settlement once again shows why it has endured for over 125 years. Essential workers all!

You have our thanks and appreciation.

Plus a very special salute to this year’s honorees, with a shout-out to Dawn Zappetti!

Ruth Pachman & Don Fallati

Congratulations Dawn and thank you to everyone at Union Settlement for the hard work, support, and love you brought to the world this past year!

Dana Zappetti & Nick Lakoumentas

Congratulations to the entire Union Settlement Team on your exceptional achievements!

SPK/Lewis, building New Yorkers’ big ideas for 30+ years.

Our construction management practice specializes in the coordination and control of corporate and commercial interior projects.

www.spklewis.com

Bravo to Union Settlement and tonight's honorees.

Congratulations.

Eli & Jennifer Gross

Chicago Title is proud to support Union Settlement and congratulates Ron Moelis.

8 Olympic Drive, Orangeburg, NY 10962 T: 718-547-4141 F: 718-547-1290 Diversifiedglass@gmail.com Sean Quinn – President

Congratulations!

To all involved with Union Settlement in East Harlem - Thank you for your great work and may this program continue and celebrate the amazing work done within our community.

Congratulations to David and this year’s honorees and thank you to the Union Settlement team for empowering East Harlem.

Priscilla Almodovar & Eric Dinallo

We are proud and honored to support Union Settlement

Robin Sparkman & Howard Robbins

Union Settlement is the most vital 126-year-old you will ever meet!

May they continue to empower and enrich the East Harlem community as it meets each new challenge and opportunity.

Union Settlement Supporter

Proud to be associated with and to support Union Settlement and the important work they do.

Mickie & Bob Kerson

So proud to work with this amazing organization.

Congratulations!

Amy Sherman Chair, Board of Directors

Congratulations to Union Settlement and all of tonight's honorees.

BTQ Financial

Honored to support Union Settlement and congratulations especially to honoree Dawn Zappetti.

Glenn Pacchiana – Thalle Industries

Congratulations to all the Honorees, and their continued support of Union Settlement!

Jagdeep & Shashi Dayal

Congratulations to Union Settlement and its dedicated staff!

And especially to David Nocenti and for his leadership and tireless dedication to the East Harlem community.

Pat Wang & Mike Stocker

Kekst CNC is proud to support this year’s honorees – thank you all for your dedication, commitment, and generosity.

And thank you also to Union Settlement’s Board, leadership, and hundreds of employees – we appreciate all you do for East Harlem, a vital New York City community.

Congratulations to Union Settlement for their many years of service to the community and their ability to pivot and continue to provide service throughout the pandemic.

Susan Chapman

We are so proud to support Union Settlement and, in particular, the incredible effort that has gone into serving and championing the East Harlem community throughout the pandemic.

Thank you to the entire Union Settlement team and to all the participants, honorees and supporters.

Vani & T.J. Duane

Special Thanks To The Afro-Latineers

Support East Harlem Small Businesses!

Council Member Diana Ayala

Serengeti Teas & Spices 22 East 125 Street New York City 10035 https://serengetiteas.com/

Gale Brewer

Manhattan Borough President Carole Chirogianis

L+M Development Partners Inc. Citi Lorraine Cortés-Vázquez

Commissioner, DFTA

Andrew Filippone Jr., Videos

Telling Story, Inc. New York Mets Arturo O'Farrill

Emiley Powers, Graphic Design thewritecontentcompany.com Deborah Roberts Zephyr Teachout Kathleen Turner John Turturro Union Settlement Staff Jay Weiss Vivian Weixeldorfer

Jonathan Rose Companies YES Network

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Executive Director David Nocenti

Board of Directors Amy Sherman

Chair

Eli Gross Vice-Chair Dawn M. Zappetti

Vice-Chair

William Arnold

Treasurer

Reginald E. Harwell

Secretary

Ed Adler Jo-Ann Barrett David Castelblanco Susan Chapman Courtney Dankworth Jagdeep Dayal Erika Donovan Estades Kalaivani Duane Robert V. Edgar Elsie Encarnacion Brad A. Green Kate Hamill Mickie Kerson

Saliq Khan Kevin Libby Lateefah Odedina Ruth Pachman Katia Pedraza Maxine L. Rockoff, Ph. D. Gina Rusch Robin Sparkman Barbara Sternberger David C. Thomas, M.D., M.H.P.E. Kate B. Townsend Drew Warshaw Ariana Younai

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