Meet our Board

Our Young Professional Board

Our Young Professional Board is made up of passionate, dedicated individuals, who are committed to advocating for social justice, improving our city, and growing connections & community while they do it. They create incredible events like the Bar(fly) Night, Trivia, and our annual Night Out. Keep an eye out to support our future meet-ups!

MEET OUR MEMBERS

OUR IMPACT

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Meet Our Members

Aaron Poor

Marketing Committee; Producer and Marketing Manager, Brand Partnerships, Hodinkee

FUN FACT

Aaron can say, “I don’t speak [this language]” in 10+ languages

Alanna Orgill

Logistics & Events Committee; Claims Administrator, Barasch & McGarry

FUN FACT

I like to run long distances for fun!

Antonia Brillembourg

Partnerships & Outreach Committee; Masters Student

FUN FACT

Can hula hoop for 30 minutes without it falling

Arlete Reyes

Marketing Committee Lead; National Political Advocacy Assistant, ACLU

FUN FACT

I like to make cocktails and read for fun!

Bianca Vinoya

Co-Chair of the Young Professional Board; Director of Institutional Giving, NYC Outward Bound Schools!

FUN FACT

I love salty desserts!

Bijan Khaghani

Strategy & Fundraising Chair; Paralegal, Groombridge, Wu, Baughman & Stone LLP

FUN FACT

Formerly a hotdog salesman for a single day

Brencis Navia

Partnerships & Outreach Committee; Corporate & Capital Markets Associate, Loeb & Loeb LLP

FUN FACT

Brencis competed nationally in high school for swimming and thereafter in college. He fortunately did not make it to the Olympics and saved himself from being embarrassed on national TV.

Caroline Osborne

Marketing Committee; Global Leadership Assessments Analyst, Accenture

FUN FACT

I foster kittens!

Cynthia Leung

Partnerships & Outreach Committee; Advancement Coordinator, City Bar Justice Center

FUN FACT

I used to be a flyer when I was a competitive cheerleader!

Emily Tucker

Board Coordinator; Advisory Associate, PwC

FUN FACT

I carry Uno cards with me wherever I go!

Erin Sifre

Co-Lead Partnerships & Outreach Committee; Associate, Davis Polk & Wardwell

FUN FACT

I have synesthesia, which means I see letters and numbers in color!

Georgia Hill

Co-Chair of Engagement Committee; Partner & Executive Producer, STORYMARQ Productions

FUN FACT

I grew up outside of Portland, OR, and have lived in 5 other states since 2003! (Including three cross country moves!)

Gregory J. Kirsopp

Partnerships & Outreach Committee; Chief of Staff, NYS Assembly

FUN FACT

I am actually a classically trained singer who attend performing arts high school before switching gears into politics and civics!

Hannah Karlin

Co-Chair of Engagement Committee; MBA Candidate, University of Chicago Booth School of Business

FUN FACT

I am one of five people in my family with the same birthday (all born different years)!

Jake Boxer

Partnerships & Outreach Committee; Senior Business Analyst, Capital One

FUN FACT

I am a die hard New York Yankees fan

Josh Leshem

Partnerships & Outreach Committee; Associate Consultant, Beghou Consulting

FUN FACT

I am forklift certified

Justin Marks

Logistics & Events Committee

FUN FACT

I’m a twin!

Kevin O’Brien

Partnerships & Outreach Committee; Vice President, Alliance Bernstein

FUN FACT

I was born and raised in Atlanta, but my mom, dad, sister and brother are all from New York. Ironically I am now the only one living here.

Libi Warmund

Marketing Committee; Paralegal, Dunnington, Bartholow & Miller LLP

FUN FACT

I make my own jewelry!

Mahita Mudunuri

Logistics & Events Committee; Senior Financial Services Strategist, PwC

FUN FACT

I love planning trips around cultural festivals, one highlight was attending La Tomatina in Buñol, and next on my list is Rio Carnival in Rio de Janeiro

Marion Panepento

Engagement Committee; Workforce Strategy Senior Associate, Ares Management Corporation

FUN FACT

I’ve been to 41 states!

Maya Mehta

Partnerships & Outreach Committee; Investment Banking Associate, Lazard

FUN FACT

I am left handed!

Michael Ogoszewski

Partnerships & Outreach Committee; Senior Manager State & Local Tax, Ernst & Young

FUN FACT

I am a six time NYCOED Soccer champion (surpassing Brazil’s record for World Cups).

Mohith Ancha

Co-Lead Partnerships & Outreach Committee; Fundamental Fixed Income Associate, BlackRock

FUN FACT

I recently started baking and my focaccia bread is phenomenal.

Parker Nolan

Co-Chair of the Young Professional Board; Finance Manager, Stage Directors & Choreographers Society

FUN FACT

As a Vermonter, I’ll never turn down a Vermont Maple Creemee – no matter how cold out it is.

Rekha Marar

Marketing Committee; Compliance Analyst, Barclays

FUN FACT

I love watching professional golf!

Rita Chuke

Logistics & Events Committee; Senior Capital Market Analyst, Octane Lending

FUN FACT

I have never broken a bone!

Samantha Cardenas

Partnerships & Outreach Committee; Senior Director of Government Affairs, Urban Resource Institute

FUN FACT

Kayaking is my favorite summer hobby.

Staci Jeffries

Engagement Committee; Law Student, St. John's University School of Law

FUN FACT

I completed my first hike at the El Yunque Rainforest in Puerto Rico and celebrated by jumping off of the rope into the river. I learned how to swim that day

Tess Adams

Logistics & Events Committee Lead; Events Sales Manager, José Andrés Group

FUN FACT

I was a child performer and grew up singing with symphony orchestras around the country.

William Loreti

Logistics & Events Committee; Student & Grassroots Organizer

FUN FACT

Raccoons are my favorite animals

Zola Canady

Marketing Committee; Policy Associate, Eventbrite

FUN FACT

I was a tap dancer for eight years!

OUR IMPACT

Check out the YPB’s 2023
Sunset Social or Night Out at the Circus

WHY JOIN?

Interested in doing more for your community & learning more about philanthropy? Want to fuel social change? Our Young Professional Board (YPB) meets monthly, and is a group of passionate individuals that enable us to provide life-saving services to some of New York City’s most vulnerable and exploited populations by shaping UJC from the inside. It’s also a fun way to network, and meet other New York City residents who care about social justice. Join our community of changemakers!

If you want to learn more or be considered as as a candidate for our YPB click the form below!

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attend an event

Join us kalei on Tuesday, June 16th from 6:30-9:30 PM! Night Out is our annual gala in support of social justice where we invite young professionals, mentors, and public figures with a pulse on current social justice issues to network, celebrate the community, and raise awareness of UJC’s mission. Attend this electric event to enjoy art, music, entertainment, food and drinks while supporting a great cause!

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WAYS TO GIVE

Each year our board members strive to raise $1,000 of new funds for our organization to help sustain our life-saving work across New York City. Representing those with no-to-low income means asking our neighbors and community to show up for each other if you have the means to help us continue providing these critical services.

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stay in touch

Each year we host various events, from rallies to open mic nights, from networking happy hours to formal galas, if you want to stay in the know on all things UJC sign up for our newsletter!

volunteer with us

By sharing UJC’s mission on social media through our approved actions, you advocate for those who don’t have a voice while earning volunteer service hours. Get more involved with UJC’s mission by amplifying resources for New Yorkers facing mental health, domestic violence, housing, incarceration, human rights, poverty issues, and other social justice related concerns.

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