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TUESDAY, MAY 4, 2021 VIRTUAL CELEBRATION

Presented by United Way of New York City, the New York Jets and the New York Giants

United Way of New York City is proud to celebrate tonight’s Honorees

COMMUNITY QUARTERBACKS STEPHEN H. RUSCKOWSKI Chairman, CEO & President Quest Diagnostics STEPHEN J. SQUERI Chairman & CEO American Express

HOMETOWN HEROES LORENZO CARTER Linebacker New York Giants FOLORUNSO FATUKASI Defensive Line New York Jets

PROGRAM PRE-GAME SHOW – 5:30PM Pre-Game Host

RASHAD JENNINGS

Alumni, New York Giants Rashad Jennings Foundation

GAME TIME – 6:00PM Host

BRUCE BECK

Lead Sports Anchor, NBC 4 New York

WELCOME REMARKS SHEENA WRIGHT

President & CEO United Way of New York City

JOSEPH A. CABRERA Gala Co-Chair & Vice Chairman CBRE

BRAD A. ROTHBAUM Gala Co-Chair & COO BMO Capital Markets

TRIBUTE TO 2020 COMMUNITY QUARTERBACKS KENNETH P. BAKER

Co-Regional Managing Principal Gensler

STEVEN R. SWARTZ President & CEO Hearst

HALFTIME SPONSORED BY AMERICAN EXPRESS 2021 COMMUNITY QUARTERBACKS STEPHEN H. RUSCKOWSKI Chairman, CEO & President Quest Diagnostics

STEPHEN J. SQUERI Chairman & CEO American Express

MEET THE 2021 HOMETOWN HEROES FOLORUNSO FATUK ASI Defensive Line New York Jets

LORENZO CARTER Linebacker New York Giants

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HEARTY CONGRATULATIONS to Tonight’s Honorees Bob and Barbara FRIEDMAN

LETTER FROM LEADERSHIP

Dear Friends, WELCOME TO THE 28 TH ANNUAL GRIDIRON GALA! For nearly 45 years, United Way and the National Football League have huddled to improve the lives of youth across the country. Here, in our community the New York Jets, New York Giants, and United Way of New York City, along with all of you, gather at the Gridiron Gala to celebrate the impact of this partnership and the incredible work we accomplish together. This year has been a year like none other. When last year’s Gala was affected by COVID-19, none of us imagined that 365 days later we would still be adapting to this global health crisis and the social problems it inflamed. Yet through the devastating pandemic, the heightened focus on racial injustice, and unprecedented economic and educational challenges, our community has banded together— stronger than ever. Our COVID-19 Community Fund raised an incredible $17 million and impacted the lives of millions of New Yorkers with emergency food, eviction prevention support, books and educational supplies and resources, funding to support vital small businesses, and access to healthcare, testing, and vaccinations. The NFL, corporate partners, foundations, and individual donors—many who are in our audience tonight—were instrumental in supporting relief and recovery efforts. In fact, the New York Jets made the first corporate gift to our fund, with the New York Giants just behind them through the NFL Draft-a-Thon. We are incredibly proud to honor these teams as this year’s Hometown Heroes along with our Community Quarterbacks from 2021 and 2020. Thank you to our sponsors, and Gridiron Gala Committee for your loyalty and dedication—none of this would be possible without you. And of course, a tremendous thank you to each of you. It is your continued generosity and support that have raised more than $32 million at the Gridiron since 1994. Tonight, we celebrate and reflect on the accomplishments we have achieved in partnership with the New York Jets, New York Giants, and all of you and we fuel our passion to continue our drive down the field. Thank you and enjoy the evening,

DONALD F. DONAHUE Board Co-Chair

MICHAEL J. SCHMIDTBERGER Board Co-Chair

SHEENA WRIGHT President & CEO

ABOUT

UNITED WAY OF NEW YORK CITY

United Way of New York City (UWNYC) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping low-income New Yorkers make ends meet and lead self-sufficient lives. With many of the barriers to achieving self-sufficiency and improving economic mobility, stemming from decades of systemic racism, our work has and continues to be deeply rooted in racial equity and social justice. Our Mission: To help mobilize our communities to break down barriers and build opportunities that improve the lives of low-income New Yorkers for the benefit of all. Our Vision: We envision a community where all individuals and families have access to quality education and the opportunity to lead healthy and financially secure lives. A community that is increasing reading proficiency for children, building career pathways toward employer-driven jobs, expanding the emergency food system, and helping to reform the criminal justice system— all to provide a more equitable chance at future success. Overcoming the challenges that our city faces is no easy feat and to solve those challenges we must shift mindsets, practices, and policies in neighborhoods of concentrated poverty—and citywide—to implement and scale what works. We empower cross-sector partners to break down the systemic barriers that have historically and currently limit communities of color from accessing equal opportunities in education, job training, food access, healthcare, and essential resources. No one organization can do this work alone. It’s why UWNYC helps to mobilize the resources of our corporate and employee partners, NYC residents, community based organizations (CBOs) and government authorities —aligning, strengthening, and forging these unlikely partnerships. This ability to integrate and coordinate corporate, philanthropic, and government actions against common challenges is what makes UWNYC unique and a critical component to our city’s success.

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THE GRIDIRON GALA COMMITTEE CHAIRS Thank you for joining us for the 28th Annual Gridiron Gala! We are excited to once again celebrate this incredible partnership with the New York Jets and New York Giants and the impact we have made together across our City. Tonight, we are proud to recognize our honorees: Our 2021 Community Quarterbacks, Stephen H. Rusckowski, Chairman, CEO and President of Quest Diagnostics and Stephen J. Squeri, Chairman and CEO of American Express. This year, more than ever, your leadership, passion and commitment have strengthened our communities and enriched the lives of New Yorkers. Our Hometown Heroes, the New York Jets and New York Giants, whose unwavering commitment to the youth of our City has impacted the lives of millions during the pandemic with both relief and recovery efforts. Your dedication to the City is both impressive and appreciated by all who have been touched by your generosity. Last year’s Community Quarterbacks, Gensler and Hearst, whose companies are dedicated to improving the lives of New Yorkers with their time, talent and treasures. To our outstanding Gala Committee, your desire to make a difference in our City is both inspiring and admirable. Thank you for giving your time and resources to make tonight possible. Together, we are making a lasting impact on our City, thanks to all of you!

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GALA CO-CHAIRS

JOSEPH A. CABRERA Vice Chairman CBRE

ROBERT W. MULLEN Chief Executive Officer Structure Tone, LLC

DENISE M. PICKETT President, Global Services Group American Express

BRAD A. ROTHBAUM Chief Operating Officer BMO Capital Markets

SPECIAL THANKS TO THE

GRIDIRON GALA COMMITTEE SHEENA WRIGHT President & CEO United Way of New York City

GALA COMMITTEE CHRISTIAN S. AMOLSCH Senior Associate Gensler

JAMES K, DONAGHY Executive Chairman Structure Tone LLC

TED MOUDIS, AIA Senior Principal Ted Moudis Associates

ROBERT J. ANCONA VP & GM, National Client Group – B2B American Express Global Merchant & Network Services

JAY EPSTEIN Managing Director BMO Capital Markets

GIGI W. MURPHY Director of Business Development Gensler

JENNIFER ESCALANTE Director of Corporate & Football Communications New York Football Giants

MICHAEL P. NEARY President & COO Structure Tone, LLC

TOBY OSOFSK Y BAER Director, Strategy & Planning American Express TARA BELINSK Y Community Relations Coordinator New York Football Giants THOMAS M. BOW Executive Vice President of Commercial Leasing The Durst Organization KIM BRENNAN Senior Managing Director CBRE

LOUIS J. ESPOSITO Chief Operating Officer The Durst Organization ROBERT L. FRIEDMAN Senior Advisor Blackstone KIM HANSON Head of B2B Thought Leadership Content BMO Financial Group

ALEX ANDRA CARLIN Vice President, Communications Hearst

BRANDON LARCOM Co-Global Director of Product Development Gensler

JOHN P. CONNELLY Director of Administration Sidley Austin, LLP

JESSE LINDER Director, Community Relations New York Jets

K ATHERINE DILEO Project Coordinator, Office of the President, Global Services Group American Express

JOHN C. MCGINLEY Head of Retail Real Estate JPMorgan & Chase Co. J. ETHAN MEDLEY Director of Community Relations New York Football Giants

LOU NOWIK AS Vice President, Corporate Real Estate Hearst MICHAEL PLAVIN Senior Director, Real Estate Services KPMG LLP CESAR ROBLES Studio Principal Ted Moudis Associates AL RONCI Managing Director Head of Global Real Estate & Workplace Solutions Willis Towers Watson TODD SCHWARTZ President, Americas Platform & Service Delivery Cushman & Wakefield THOMAS J. WEBB, PE Executive Vice President & General Manager Skanska USA Building, Inc.

The Cabrera Family is proud to support United Way of New York City and joins in saluting the Gridiron Gala Honorees

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SPECIAL THANKS TO

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INVESTING IN OUR FUTURE By empowering young people today, we inspire them to dream big and achieve their potential tomorrow. JPMorgan Chase proudly supports the United Way of New York City and the Gridiron Gala. Congratulations to all of the 2021 honorees on their well-deserved recognition. We applaud your outstanding commitment to education in our community.

Some go to great depths to help others. One positive change often leads to another. At KPMG, we understand the tremendous impact one good cause can have across a community. That’s why we are proud to support the United Way of New York City’s 28th Annual Gridiron Gala as it works to help mobilize our communities to break down barriers and build opportunities that improve the lives of low-income New Yorkers for the benefit of all. KPMG congratulates the this year’s distinguished honorees, Stephen H. Rusckowski, Chairman, CEO and President Quest Diagnostics, and Stephen J. Squeri, Chairman and CEO, American Express.

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Steve Rusckowski and Quest Diagnostics are proud to be honored by United Way of New York City Our teammates in reducing healthcare disparities in underserved communities

United Way of New York City thanks Quest Diagnostics for their partnership on the Choose Healthy Life initiative. Together, along with Black clergy and public health leaders, we are working to bring COVID-19 testing, vaccinations and education to under-resourced communities of color.

COMMUNITY QUARTERBACK

STEPHEN H. RUSCKOWSKI Chairman, CEO & President Quest Diagnostics

Steve Rusckowski is Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President of Quest Diagnostics. Since joining Quest Diagnostics as President and Chief Executive Officer in May 2012, Mr. Rusckowski has focused on transforming the company, based on its compelling vision of “Empowering better health with diagnostic insights.” Under his leadership, the company has refocused on its core diagnostic information services business, sold non-core assets, delivered disciplined deployment, including share repurchases and acquisitions, and simplified its organizational structure to better serve customers by removing complexity, speeding decision making and empowering employees. He was elected Chairman of the Board in December 2016. Prior to joining Quest Diagnostics, Mr. Rusckowski was CEO of Philips Healthcare, which became the largest unit of Royal Philips Electronics under his leadership. He joined Philips in 2001 when it acquired the Healthcare Solutions Group he was leading at HewlettPackard/Agilent Technologies. Mr. Rusckowski is a member of the Board of Directors of Project Hope, a global health education and humanitarian assistance organization. He is also a member of the Board of Directors of the American Clinical Laboratory Association, and served as its Chairman from 2014 to 2017. Mr. Rusckowski earned a Master of Science degree in Management from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Sloan School of Management and a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute.

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United Way of New York City thanks American Express for supporting our Campaign for Equity. This initiative aims to address the interconnected root causes of racial injustice in our society: access to healthcare, quality education, economic mobility, and criminal justice reform.

COMMUNITY QUARTERBACK

STEPHEN J. SQUERI

Chairman & CEO American Express Company Stephen J. Squeri is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of American Express, a leader in global payments and one of the world’s most respected companies. Since being named to this role in 2018, Steve has built a culture focused on backing customers, colleagues and communities and has evolved the company’s operating model through an enterprisewide strategy focused on delivering sustainable, long-term growth. Under his leadership, American Express has launched innovative payment, financial management and lifestyle offerings for consumers and businesses, expanded strategic partnerships, enhanced digital capabilities, reshaped its strategy to drive growth in international markets and became the first foreign payments network to receive a clearing license in mainland China. Additionally, Steve spearheaded the development of the company’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) framework and established the Office of Enterprise Inclusion, Diversity and Business Engagement. Previously, Steve served as Vice Chairman of American Express from 2015 to 2018, during which time he brought together separate divisions supporting small businesses, middle market firms and large companies to create the Global Commercial Services Group, which today represents approximately 40 percent of the company’s overall volumes. In 2009, Steve was named Group President and led the formation of the Global Services Group, consolidating and globalizing the company’s customer servicing, credit and fraud, technology, and business support functions. Steve joined American Express in 1985 as a manager in the Travellers Cheque Group and has held a variety of senior roles across the company. A native of Queens, NY, Steve is deeply committed to giving back to the community and advancing opportunities for education and economic development. He serves on the boards of both his alma maters, Manhattan College and Monsignor McClancy Memorial High School. In addition, he currently sits on the Board of Trustees of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and The Valerie Fund.

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The New York Jets are proud to congratulate Folorunso Fatukasi as our Hometown Hero

HOMETOWN HERO

FOLORUNSO FATUKASI Defensive Line New York Jets

Folorunso Fatukasi, a Defensive Lineman from the University of Connecticut, was drafted by the New York Jets in the 6th-round of the 2018 NFL Draft. During his tenure with the Jets, Fatukasi has established himself as a leader both on and off the field. A native of Far Rockaway, New York, Fatukasi was the first player in Beach Channel history to go directly from graduation to an FBS/Division I-A school. In his 29 career games with the Jets, he has registered 74 tackles, 3.0 sacks, four passes defensed, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery. In 2019, Fatukasi was selected by the Jets staff that regularly interacts with the players as the 2019 Kyle Clifton “Good Guy” Award Winner. Most recently, in December 2020, Fatukasi partnered with the Jets Academy, an afterschool enrichment program that provides elementary school students with enjoyable learning experiences that enhance their literacy, math skills, creativity, community awareness and self-esteem. Together with his fellow teammates, Fatukasi participated in a virtual, holiday shipping spree with 10 local students from East Hanover, New Jersey. Football is part of the Fatukasi bloodline. Fatukasi has two younger brothers who currently play football at Rutgers University. “It’s a surreal feeling having all three of us playing in New Jersey,’’ Folorunso told the New York Post during the 2020 season. “We didn’t expect this. It’s kind of cool how all three of us are here together.’’

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JETS IN THE COMMUNITY

The New York Jets take great pride in a long-standing, year-round commitment to our community. Programs funded by the New York Jets Foundation look to positively influence the lives of young men and women in the tri-state area by supporting youth football, preventing bullying, and promoting social justice, particularly in disadvantaged communities. This past year the New York Jets and the Johnson Family made a $1 million joint donation to multiple local United Way agencies in an effort to help combat the COVID-19 pandemic, which included $500,000 to the United Way of New York City. “The United Way continues to improve lives around the world and we need community-based organizations more than ever at this moment,” said Jets CEO Christopher Johnson. “Everyone has been impacted by this invisible enemy and the United Way is meeting it head-on at home, helping those disproportionately impacted by COVID-19 and the economic consequences of the outbreak.” Additionally, the Jets launched the first Girls High School Flag Football League in New Jersey with eight teams. This, along with our annual $50,000 contribution to the New York City Public Schools Athletic League Girls Varsity Flag Football program, demonstrates our dedication to give more opportunities to females to participate in sports. In addition to our focus on youth development, the Jets support the efforts of the Lupus Research Alliance, numerous established charitable organizations and causes sponsored by the NFL.

HOMETOWN HERO

LORENZO CARTER Outside Linebacker New York Giants

Lorenzo Carter, an outside linebacker out of the University of Georgia, was drafted by the New York Giants in the 3rd-round of the 2018 NFL Draft. During his time with the Giants, he has established himself as a leader both on and off the field. Most recently, Lorenzo was a captain of the New York Giants/Brooklyn Nets Team of Teams group that partnered with United Way of New York City’s EducateNYC program. Throughout the 2020 season, Lorenzo led his team of players and coaches as they fought for educational equity in Brownsville, Brooklyn. Through their focus on the Brownsville community, the team adopted two schools, P.S. 165 and Brownsville Academy High School, and provided support to their students, staff members and families. This partnership allowed Giants players and coaches to mentor these students and encouraged them to pursue their dreams. In addition, the team provided these schools with PPE, food pantry items, Amazon gift cards and additional funds for resources. Lorenzo represented both United Way of New York City and Atlanta during the NFL’s My Cause My Cleats initiative to spread awareness for the mission of United Way. Carter also participated in a virtual Character Playbook event with United Way and Everfi to discuss with students the importance of communication and managing emotions.

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GIANTS IN THE COMMUNITY

“Like United Way of New York City, the New York Giants are honored to be a part of this City’s great history and commitment to helping others,” says Allison Stangeby, Vice President of Community & Corporate Relations for the New York Giants. And it’s true. Since 1925, the New York Football Giants organization has shown a remarkable commitment to working for the betterment of those in the New York-New Jersey metropolitan area. The Giants’ Community Relations team works diligently to create and implement programs that have established the club as a productive and contributing member of the community. During the 2020 season, Giants players partnered to learn about and address social injustice throughout the New York and New Jersey area. Each team, consisting of ten players and three coaches, was assigned to one of the following cities; the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Staten Island, Queens, Westchester, East Orange, Newark or Paterson. The teams then came together to discuss and select an issue they wanted to focus on with a non-profit partner organization throughout the season. The Brooklyn Team of Teams group, led by Lorenzo Carter, knew that educational inequities largely impacted underserved communities and they wanted to work on improving opportunities for children. After discussions with the UWNYC staff, the team decided to focus on the community of Brownsville, Brooklyn. Through the United Way of New York City’s EducateNYC program, this group of Giants players and coaches adopted P.S. 165 and Brownsville Academy High School to provide their students with over $60,000 of PPE, food pantry items, tablets, internet access and additional resources. On top of the financial support, the players and coaches engaged in Zoom calls to mentor the students throughout the season. Additionally, The Giants Foundation was created to provide grants that assist charitable organizations involved in education, health, youth-related services, and civic affairs. In 2016, the Giants launched their partnership with United Way of New York City and Character Playbook™—a character education curriculum. This past year, Giants players Julian Love, Lorenzo Carter, Oshane Ximines, and Jackson Barton, virtually met with students throughout the area to discuss their own life experiences through the NFL’s Character Playbook curriculum. Over the past 5 years, a total of 47 schools and 2,240 students have participated in the Character Playbook program throughout our community. The Giants are also appreciative of their long-standing partnerships with respected charities, including the American Heart Association, Make A Wish of New Jersey, My Sisters’ Place, Rock and Wrap it Up!, Covenant House, Special Olympics of New Jersey and many more. Stangeby says, “Our partnerships with charities like United Way of New York City allow us to effectively dedicate our time and resources to the most important causes in our community. The ability to be of service to our neighbors and to witness some of the truly great programs that are taking place is a tremendous blessing.”

THE NFL & UNITED WAY For nearly 50 years, United Way and the National Football League (NFL) have worked together to improve the lives of young people across the country. In New York City, United Way of New York City, the New York Giants and the New York Jets team up to impact children and families living in some of our City’s most-challenged communities. Since 2016 United Way and the NFL have partnered on Character PlaybookTM, an innovative digital learning experience that uses evidence-based strategies to educate students on how to cultivate and maintain healthy relationships during their critical middle school years. Character PlaybookTM has reached almost 500,000 students in over 5,000 schools across the nation in close to four years. Schools that teach character education report higher academic performance, improved attendance, reduced violence, fewer disciplinary issues, reduction in substance abuse, and less vandalism. The New York Jets partners with United Way of Newark and the New York Giants works with United Way of New York City to support students through this initiative. Although this year prevented UWNYC and the NFL from hosting some of their most beloved programs, it did not stop the teams’ unwavering dedication and support from shining through. From fundraising to volunteering, empowering youth, to helping increase awareness of community challenges, the NFL has used their influence, players, and team spirit to help New York City’s most-vulnerable neighbors.

PRE-SHOW HOST

RASHAD JENNINGS

Alumni, New York Giants Author & Philanthropist Rashad Jennings Foundation Rashad Jennings grew up in Forest, Virginia as an overweight, chubby kid with glasses and asthma. He had a .6 GPA and always struggled in school. Growing up, Rashad dreamed to one day be a Running Back in the NFL and overcame a drastic amount of adversity. During his Junior year of high school, he finally had his chance to shine during a game against his high school rivals. After the first four running backs had gotten hurt, Rashad was called into the game where he ended up scoring a total of four touchdowns, two on offense and two on defense. Following that year, Rashad transferred to a private school, where he repeated his junior year and started to take full accountability for both his academics and athletics. Rashad went on to play football at Pittsburgh University, but transferred during his Sophomore year to Liberty University to be closer to home and provide support to his diabetic father. Against all odds, Rashad was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2011 as the 23rd pick. He played with the Jaguars from 2009-2012, the Oakland Raiders in 2013, the New York Giants from 2014-2016, and has since retired with the New York Giants in 2016. Today, Rashad is known for winning Season 24 of Dancing with the Stars with his partner, Emma Slater. He is also known as a philanthropist, a NY Times Best Selling Author, and a national TV personality. He released his first book, The IF In Life, in May of 2017 and is now the author of a children’s series, The Coin Slot Chronicles. To Learn more about the series, visit www.ArcadeLivingston.com. As a philanthropist, Rashad founded the Rashad Jennings Foundation in 2013. Their mission is to inspire youth by making education fun, providing mentorship for individual success and promoting health & fitness nationwide. To learn more about the Rashad Jennings Foundation, visit www.RashadJenningsFoundation.com.

EMCEE

BRUCE BECK

Lead Sports Anchor NBC 4 New York Bruce Beck has been part of the NBC 4 New York team for over two decades. Now in his 24th year, he serves as the station’s Lead Sports Anchor and is the host of NBC 4’s popular Sunday night sports show “Sports Final.” Beck also works as the sideline reporter for New York Giants pre-season football. The National Sports Media Association (NSMA) has named Beck “New York State Sportscaster of the Year” on nine separate occasions, earning the honor six consecutive years from 2007 through 2012, as well as in 2014, 2015 and 2017. He received a 2011 New York Sports Emmy for his interview with former Rutgers football player Eric LeGrand and received the 2006 New York Emmy for Outstanding Sports Anchor. He was also the recipient of a 1999 New York Emmy Award for outstanding On-Camera Achievement in Sports Reporting. Overall, Beck has received eight New York Sports Emmys, two Mid-Atlantic Sports Emmy, and three national Cable Ace Awards. A proud graduate of Ithaca College, Beck was presented with the prestigious Jessica Savitch Award of Distinction for Excellence in Journalism on March 10, 2017 at the Paley Center for Media in New York City. The Savitch Award was established in honor of Ithaca College alumna and pioneering journalist Jessica Savitch, recognizing the top journalists in their field and their commitment to mentoring the next generation of broadcasters. The versatile sportscaster has covered a multitude of events for NBC 4 New York including six Super Bowls, six World Series, the NBA Finals, the Stanley Cup Finals, the U.S. Open Tennis Championship, the U.S. Open Golf Championship, the NCAA Final Four, the Kentucky Derby and the 2002, 2004, 2006, 2008, 2012, 2014, 2016 and 2018 Olympic Games. Beck’s reporting was also a key component of NBC 4 New York’s award-winning COVID-19 coverage, honored in January, 2021 with the prestigious Alfred I. duPont-Columbia University Award for “creat(ing) a 360 view in real time of the coronavirus pandemic, with courageous and thorough reporting on the virus’s explosion in New York City.” The duPont has long been recognized as the broadcast, documentary and on-line equivalent of the Pulitzer Prize, also awarded by Columbia University. Beck resides in Westchester County with his wife, Janet. He has two sons, two daughters-inlaw and four grandchildren.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

UNITED WAY OF NEW YORK CITY THANK YOU TO OUR 2021 BOARD OF DIRECTORS TREASURER

CO-CHAIRS

DONALD F. DONAHUE

ROBERT L. FRIEDMAN

Miranda Partners LLC

Blackstone

MICHAEL J. SCHMIDTBERGER

SECRETARY

SUSAN L. BURDEN

Sidley Austin LLP VICE CHAIRS

PRESIDENT & CEO

JOSEPH A. CABRERA

SHEENA WRIGHT

CBRE

United Way of New York City

DENISE M. PICKETT American Express

BOARD MEMBERS

ANDREW BREGENZER

ELLY KEINAN Kyndryl

IBM Corporation

KENNETH BRONFIN

RANDALL KESSLER

JENNIFER PIEPSZAK

LARRY KLANE

BRAD A. ROTHBAUM

TD Bank

Hearst Ventures

EVELYN CASTILLO

GSO Capital Partners

Bank of America

Pivot Investment Partners

STEVEN CHOI

LORRAINE M. LYNCH

BERNICE A. CLARK

National Grid

JOSHUA B. MASON

PAUL PAPAS

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

BMO Capital Markets

TODD SCHWARTZ

Cushman & Wakefield

KEVIN W. STONE

NYC Economic Development Corporation

Ares Management Corporation

HEDIEH FAKHRIYAZDI

NEIL MASTERSON OneWeb

New York Giants Alumni

CHRISTINE FENSKE

FELIX V. MATOS RODRIGUEZ, PH.D.

DAVID H.W. TURNER

Weil, Gotchal & Manges LLP

Baker Tilly Virchow Krause LLP

TRACEY GAVEN-BRIDGMAN Starbucks Coffee Company

DIPTI S. GULATI

Deloitte & Touche LLP

K ATHRYN K AMINSKY

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

EVAN K AUFMAN KKR

CUNY

ANISH MELWANI

LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton Inc.

TED MOUDIS

Ted Moudis Associates

ROBERT W. MULLEN Structure Tone

Brown Brothers Harriman & Co.

AMANI TOOMER

KPMG LLP

K ARYN L. TWARONITE Ernst & Young LLP

JENNIFER WARREN Computershare

ROBYN ZIVIC

CIBC World Markets Corp

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

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UNITED WAY OF NEW YORK CITY Strategic Planning/ Event Management MICHELLE MATHESON ALEXIS TERRIZZI ESI NUNOO-BROWN

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SPECIAL THANKS United Way of New York City would like to thank all players in attendance for donating their time to join us this evening. We are also grateful to our supporters and in-kind auction donors for their generosity and participation in this virtual event.

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