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Richard B. Saltzman is currently a private investor. Most recent and up until November 2018, Mr. Saltzman served as the President and Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board of Directors of Colony Capital, Inc. Over a 15 year tenure at Colony, he helped lead the transformation of the firm from a single opportunistic global strategy with approximately $3 billion of assets under management to a more multi-faceted diversified real estate investment manager and owner with approximately $43 billion of assets under management.

Prior to joining the Colony business in 2003, Mr. Saltzman spent 24 years in the investment banking business primarily specializing in real estate-related businesses and investments, concluding that chapter in his career as Managing Director and Vice Chairman of Merrill Lynch’s investment banking division. As a member of the investment banking operating committee, he oversaw the firm’s global real estate, hospitality and restaurant businesses. Previously, he also served as Chief Operating Officer of Investment Banking and had responsibility for Merrill Lynch’s Global Leveraged Finance business. Mr. Saltzman was also responsible for various real estate-related principal investments, including the Zell/Merrill Lynch series of funds, which acquired more than $3.0 billion of CRE assets and where he was a member of the investment committee.

Mr. Saltzman currently serves on the Board of Directors of Kimco Realty Corporation (NYSE: KIM), is Chairman of the Board of Directors of Colony Credit Real Estate, Inc., is Chairman of the Board of Trustees of NorthStar Realty Europe Corp (NYSE: NRE), and serves on the Board of Directors of the I Have A Dream Foundation. Previously, he also served on the Board of Trustees of Colony Starwood Homes (NYSE: SFR) from January 2016 to June 2017. He was a member of the Board of Governors of NAREIT, on the board of directors of the Real Estate Roundtable, was a member of the Board of Trustees of the Urban Land Institute, was Treasurer of the Pension Real Estate Association, was a Director of the Association of Foreign Investors in Real Estate and a past Chairman of the Real Estate Capital Policy Advisory Committee of the National Realty Committee.

Mr. Saltzman received his Bachelor of Arts from Swarthmore College in 1977 and a Master of Science in Industrial Administration from Carnegie Mellon University in 1979.

Harlan is the President and CEO of HMTX Industries LLC, a global enterprise headquartered in Norwalk, CT consisting of a group of companies that manufacture and distribute decorative building materials.  The HMTX family includes Halstead, the leading supplier of luxury vinyl tile (LVT) to The Home Depot; Metroflor, its signature residential brand in North America; Teknoflor, its focused health-care and institutional brand; Aspecta, its high-end global contract brand for architects and designers; and Vertex, the foundation of the international supply chain for HMTX.

With his company’s roots dating back four generations, Harlan began his career in Hong Kong and has continued his long-term involvement in product development and manufacturing in Asia to this day.  He embodies the spirit of innovation and transparency, and is a firm believer in the positive benefits of each when it comes to growing this business.

He serves on Habitat for Humanity’s Asia Pacific Development Council, which is making incredible progress in expanding affordable housing access for low-income households in the region.  Harlan has also enjoyed a nearly 30 year relationship with the Camphill Foundation, which provides a residential program for children with severe developmental disabilities.

A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania’s Faculty of Arts and Science, Harlan holds a degree in Art History and his interest in the visual arts continues to this day.  He is active in his local affiliation with the Trust for National Historical Sites – The Glass House in New Canaan, CT; as well as senior Patron of both the Metropolitan Opera and Guggenheim Museum.

Mr. Greiss has extensive experience in the areas of (i) mergers, acquisitions and dispositions of public and private companies representing both purchasers and sellers in widely diverse industries, (ii) leveraged buyout transactions, (iii) public and private equity and debt financings, (iv) corporate restructurings representing companies in bankruptcy proceedings or in “out-of-court” workout situations and (v) dispute resolution among partners and shareholders in closely held partnerships and corporations.

Recently, Mr. Greiss has handled several major acquisitions for a high-technology company in the high-brightness light emitting diode, solar, data storage and semiconductor industries, the sale of the assets of a juvenile furniture manufacturer, the acquisition of an urban not-for-profit hospital, the restructuring of a major health-care provider including the sale of its long-term care and contract rehabilitation business, a $220 million convertible subordinated note offering, and the representation of the audit committees of two separate public companies in connection with an internal investigation into accounting irregularities and alleged wrongdoing claimed in a “whistle blower” complaint.

Mr. Greiss also regularly represents companies in the entertainment and pharmaceutical industries and has extensive experience in intellectual property acquisitions and licensing agreements. Mr. Greiss’ pharmaceutical industry experience includes the settlements of patent infringement litigations.

Mr. Greiss has spoken at numerous seminars on topics including the impact of Sarbanes-Oxley on private companies, the design and implementation of disclosure controls and procedures, and the initial public offering process.

As President & CEO of the “I Have a Dream” Foundation, Sarah Morgenthau leads the organization’s national strategy to advance educational equity and expand long-term opportunities for students in under-resourced communities. In this role, she oversees program innovation, deepens partnerships across sectors, and works closely with Dreamer Scholars, affiliates, and supporters to strengthen outcomes and grow the Foundation’s impact nationwide.

Before joining the Foundation, Sarah built a distinguished career in public service and global development. She held senior leadership roles in both the Biden and Obama administrations, including serving as the U.S. State Department’s Special Representative for Commercial and Business Affairs, Deputy Assistant Secretary at the Departments of Commerce and Homeland Security, and Director of Peace Corps Response. In these positions, she advanced U.S. competitiveness, strengthened public-private partnerships, and expanded global health and economic initiatives that reached high-need communities around the world.

Sarah’s experience also includes work in the private sector as an attorney at an international law firm, service in the Enforcement Division of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, a federal clerkship, and leadership in business development at a global investigations firm.

A committed civic leader, she has served on the boards of the Anti-Defamation League, Pact, Lehman College, Trailblazers, Global Fellows in Courage, the DC Volunteer Lawyers Project, and the Homeland Security Advisory Board in Rhode Island. She was also a candidate for the U.S. Congress in Rhode Island.

Sarah graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Barnard College and earned her J.D. from Columbia University School of Law.

Greg Back is a technology investor based in the San Francisco Bay Area. He is Co-Founder and Managing Partner of CatchLight Capital Partners, a venture capital firm that invests in early- and growth-stage tech startups using a distinctive strategy built upon geopolitical considerations. Previously, he was Managing Director at Warburg Pincus, the global growth investor, based in New York, where he co-founded the internet investment practice and led the application software and fintech practices. Prior to that, he worked for McKinsey & Company in Chicago and Scandinavia.

Mr. Back graduated summa cum laude from Yale University with a bachelor’s degree in Economics, and has an MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business, where he was an Arjay Miller Scholar.

Andy is co-founder and chief executive officer of Homrich Berg. He founded the firm with the belief that high-net-worth individuals need access to personalized alternative investment vehicles that balance appropriately with the entirety of their portfolio. Andy offers his diverse clientele hands-on counsel and oversees the management and operations of the firm. He is credited with developing HB’s model for serving clients’ wealth management needs on a fee-only basis.

Andy’s expertise spans the wealth management profession and includes financial and estate planning, taxation and investment strategy.

Andy is a member of the Financial Planning Association, the National Association of Personal Financial Advisors, North Atlanta Tax Council, the Georgia Planned Giving Council and the Atlanta Estate Planning Council. Additionally, Andy is a Registered Financial Advisor with the National Football League Players Association (NFLPA). Andy’s leadership extends beyond the office. Andy serves on the board of directors for the Andrade Faxon Charities for Children, the Leadership Council for the American Diabetes Association, the Corporate Advisory Board for the Georgia Goal Scholarship Program, Inc., the Atlanta Opera and the Buckhead Coalition.

He is a contributor to the financial media and has been profiled in Financial Planning magazine. Andy has been quoted on topics related to wealth management and investments in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Atlanta Business Chronicle, Investment Advisor, Investment News, Financial Advisor and Investor’s Business Daily, among others. Additionally, Andy has been a featured commentator on television, radio programs and news features throughout the Southeast.

Andy was recognized by the Atlanta Business Chronicle as one of Atlanta’s top financial leaders, first in their Who’s Who section and as Atlanta’s only representative from an RIA firm in the publication’s Power 50 Banking and Finance list. Additionally, Andy had been named by Catalyst magazine as one of Atlanta’s Top 50 Entrepreneurs, Worth magazine as one of the country’s top financial advisors and Barron’s as a top independent advisor. Andy was the recipient of the 2011 HONORS Award from the Financial Planning Association of Georgia.

He graduated cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in management accounting from Purdue University.

Tony Di Spigno brings more than 30 years of experience in fundraising, tactical and strategic planning, systems analysis, and board and partnership development. Tony has raised more than $1 billion in philanthropic support over his career.

Most recently, Tony spent 11 years as senior vice president of Resource Development Group for Enterprise Community Partners, where he led national fundraising efforts in support of Enterprise’s mission to end housing insecurity in the United States. Tony built a team and support operations that saw fundraising grow from $12 million to $53 million raised annually during his tenure.

Before joining Enterprise in 2010, Tony was chief advancement officer for Outward Bound USA, where he created national fundraising strategies and was responsible for reversing a downward trend in fundraising despite a particularly challenging financial market.

Prior to that, he was national vice president for resource development for the Boys and Girls Clubs of America, where he led a highly successful fundraising team. As senior vice president for resource development for Habitat for Humanity International, Tony built a brand new team that successfully grew fundraising efforts to new levels.

He has also served as vice president for university relations at the University of Portland in Oregon and as executive director of Community Counseling Service Co., in New York City.​

Tony received his bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Notre Dame and a Master of Education in business policy from the University of Portland.

Warren Eisenberg has a deep commitment to “I Have A Dream.” In addition to his role on the national Board of Directors, he serves on the boards of “I Have A Dream” Foundation – New York Metro Area and “I Have A Dream” Foundation – Plainfield, NJ. Mr. Eisenberg also sponsors the Temple Emanu-El “I Have a Dream” program in Westfield, NJ. In addition to his commitments to “I Have A Dream,” Mr. Eisenberg serves on the boards of Berkshire Hills – Emanuel Camps, Hand In Hand, and Gift of Life.

Mr. Eisenberg has more than 45 years of experience in the retail industry. He co-founded Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc. and has served as a director since its start in 1971. He is currently the company’s Co-Chairman, and has also served as Chairman (1992 to 1999) and Co-Chief Executive Officer (1971 to 2003).

Mark Fornasiero is Managing Partner of Clarendon Capital, a private equity firm that invests in middle market companies in the transportation and logistics sector. He currently serves as Chairman of three of the firm’s five investments. In 2000, Mr. Fornasiero conceived and co-founded RoadLink as Clarendon’s first investment, which became the first national company focused on pick-up/delivery of intermodal (ocean/rail) containers. Previously, Mr. Fornasiero was a management consultant in the transportation/logistics strategy practice of A.T. Kearney.

Mr. Fornasiero became involved with “I Have A Dream” in 1992 as a business school student, helping to launch the athletic program for the East Palo Alto, CA Flood School. In the following year, he co-founded the after-school program, which provided supervision, academic support, and extracurricular activities for the students. He has served on the National “ I Have A Dream” Foundation board since 2009.

Mr. Fornasiero graduated with honors from Cornell University with bachelor’s degrees in Operations Research and Economics in 1989. He earned an MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business in 1994, where he received a Public Management Program certificate and was named an Arjay Miller Scholar.

Paige Graves serves as the MTA as General Counsel, after spending two years as Vice President and General Counsel of LIRR, four years as Vice President and General Counsel of MTA Bus Company and four years in the NYC Transit Law Department. As the MTA General Counsel, she is responsible for developing high-level legal and policy strategies for the MTA and senior staff regarding key MTA initiatives and priorities. In this position, Paige also directly manages a law department of more than 350 attorneys and staff, who provide a wide range of legal services to the MTA and its subsidiaries and affiliates.

Paige has over 25 years of legal experience. She started her legal career as a prosecutor for the Manhattan DA’s Office; afterwards, she joined the Forensic Litigation Group of the accounting firm, KPMG, as a consultant providing investigative and integrity advisory services. She then went back into the legal field as senior counsel for an insurance defense firm handling various complex litigation matters, and as an adjunct professor at Monroe College School of Criminal Justice.

Paige holds both a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and a Juris Doctorate Degree from Hofstra University.

Ashwin is a partner in Growth Equity within Goldman Sachs Asset Management. The Growth Equity business manages a global portfolio of equity investments in high-growth technology-enabled companies. He is a member of the Firmwide Strategic Investment Committee and the Asset & Wealth Management Private Growth Equity Investment Committee. Previously, Ashwin worked in Principal Strategic Investments, which led the firm’s strategic investments in financial technology and enterprise software. He joined Goldman Sachs as an analyst in
2006, and was named managing director in 2017 and partner in 2024.

Ashwin serves on several boards on behalf of the firm, including Blue Sage, Deserve, iCapital and Pico. Ashwin earned a BSc in Computer Science from Carnegie Mellon University in 2006.

Jeffrey Gural is Chairman of GFP Real Estate LLC.  GFP Real Estate LLC has an ownership interest in 41 properties, almost all of which are located in Manhattan.  Mr. Gural, along with his son, Eric Gural and nephew, Brian Steinwurtzel are responsible for all future acquisitions and the managing and leasing of the 10 Million square feet that they have an ownership interest in.

Mr. Gural joined Newmark Knight Frank in 1972, and served as Chairman until 2017, after which he became Chairman Emeritus.  Prior to that, Mr. Gural was a member of the staff of Diesel Construction Co., for approximately six years where he was responsible for the supervision and construction of more than one million square feet of new office space in such notable buildings as 437 Madison Avenue and 645 Madison Avenue.

Mr. Gural is a member of the Executive Committee of The Real Estate Board of New York; Former President of the enCourage Kids Foundation; Former Chairman of “I Have a Dream Foundation – NY” and Co-Sponsor of the Chelsea-Elliot “I Have a Dream” Project; former Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Times Square Alliance; member of the Board of Trustees of The New School;  Chair of the Board of Governors for Eugene Lang College The New School for Liberal Arts; Former Chairman of the Board of Directors for Alliance of Resident Theatres/New York; Vice President of The Broadway Association; member of the Board of Directors of the Museum at Eldridge Street; member of the Board of Directors of the Statue of Liberty Foundation; member of the Board of the Settlement Housing Fund; member of the Board of Directors of New York City Outward Bound Schools; member of the NYC Board of Directors for the March of Dimes and President of The Realty Foundation of New York.  Mr. Gural is a member of the UJA-Federation, Executive Committee. Both Jeff and his father, Aaron Gural, were honored at the organization’s 1995 Annual Luncheon.

As a sideline, Mr. Gural is a major owner and breeder of Standardbred racehorses and has two farms in Upstate New York and Northern Pennsylvania.  Mr. Gural owns a casino in Upstate New York; Tioga Downs and a racino at Vernon Downs.  Mr. Gural is also Managing Partner of New Meadowlands Racetrack LLC, which is the current lessee and operator of the New Meadowlands Racetrack.  The Meadowlands recently opened a new $120 Million grandstand which is a state of the art new facility.

Mr. Gural is a graduate of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, with a degree in Civil Engineering.  He is married, has three grown children, five grandchildren and resides in Manhattan.

In 1987, Llewellyn P. Haden sponsored a class of 47 Dreamer Scholars in Atlanta, GA. Since then, he has gone on to serve as the President of “I Have A Dream” – Atlanta, and is a past Chairman of the national “I Have A Dream” Foundation.

Mr. Haden is president of Wales Business Management, Inc., an Atlanta based company that manages the business affairs of high income executives, athletes, and entertainers. In addition, he is president of Albemarle Corporation, also based in Atlanta, which facilitates the placement of money between small to medium-sized companies and real estate developers, and investors and/or lenders. Mr. Haden received his bachelor’s degree in business administration from Georgia State University, and he began his career in the banking field.

In addition to his commitments to “I Have A Dream”, Mr. Haden is a member of Business Executives for National Security (BENS), and sits on the Advisory Board of Project Pericles. He is also a former member of the Board of Directors of America’s Charities and is a former Chairman of the Atlanta-Fulton County Zoo, Inc.

Fenton Joseph is a seasoned Creative Media Strategist and the founder of Olive Branch Digital, a boutique firm specializing in web design and brand development for mission-driven organizations. He currently serves as President of the Alumni Association – New York Chapter of the I Have A Dream Foundation and serves on the Foundation’s Board of Directors. He also sits on the Advisory Board for the Beyond Limits Academic Program in Stamford, Connecticut.

A proud Dreamer alum (Old Westbury cohort, Class of 1999), Mr. Joseph’s career spans digital strategy, brand identity, and music production. Prior to founding his agency, he led large-scale marketing initiatives for global pharmaceutical brands, directed corporate communications for a national mortgage lender, and co-founded the world’s first Black-owned microphone company. He has worked in music production for nearly 30 years, creating original compositions for international brands and top-charting artists.

As a former podcast producer and host, Mr. Joseph created platforms that explored business, culture, and mental health—particularly through the lens of Black men. He continues to be an advocate for men’s mental health and emotional resilience.

Caroline Krass joined Hilton in March 2025 as General Counsel, overseeing global legal
and compliance functions. Before Hilton, she was appointed by President Biden and
confirmed by the U.S. Senate as General Counsel of the U.S. Department of Defense
from 2021 to 2025, serving as the chief legal officer and principal legal advisor to the
Secretary of Defense. She also directed the Defense Legal Services Agency.
From 2018 to 2021, Caroline was Senior Vice President & General Counsel, General
Insurance, and Deputy General Counsel at AIG, leading a global legal team supporting
the primary business unit and the privacy and cybersecurity, technology and innovation
teams. Previously, she was a partner and Chair of the National Security Practice Group
at Gibson Dunn.

In 2014, Caroline became the first woman confirmed as General Counsel of the CIA,
serving until 2017. Before that, she served as Acting Assistant Attorney General for the
Office of Legal Counsel (OLC) at the Department of Justice, advising on constitutional
and statutory law. Her career included thirteen years at the Department, primarily in
OLC and also as a Special Assistant U.S. Attorney.

From 2009 to 2010, Caroline was Special Assistant and Special Counsel for National
Security Affairs to President Obama and Principal Deputy Legal Adviser to the National
Security Council (NSC). Earlier in her career Caroline worked as an attorney at the
Departments of State and the Treasury.  

Caroline is a member of the Advisory Board of the Hotel & Lodging Legal Summit,
serves on the American Bar Association Standing Committee on National Security and
was elected to the American Law Institute. She graduated Phi Beta Kappa from
Stanford University and received her J.D. from Yale Law School.

As the Managing Director for the New York Programs at the “I Have a Dream” Foundation, Danny plays a pivotal role in providing leadership, vision, and day-to-day management. He is responsible for overseeing the educational and mentorship programs that empower our Dreamer Scholars and their families. His role is key in ensuring that the mission is not only fulfilled but thrives in the community.

With a focus on program effectiveness and long-term sustainability, Danny supervises a dynamic team of staff and ensures that they have the support and resources needed to succeed. He is an advocate for the organization, representing our sites at key community events, and conferences to raise awareness about the Foundation’s initiatives and accomplishments.

In addition to managing program initiatives, Danny is instrumental in fundraising and development efforts, working closely with the Director of Development to secure grants and sponsorships. His leadership also extends to building partnerships with local organizations, corporations, foundations, and individual donors to create new funding streams and opportunities for the foundation’s work.

Jack Remondi is a Financial Services Chief Executive Officer recognized for numerous industry firsts. An innovator and seasoned change agent, he brings a record of leading transformational strategies that accelerate
growth and profitability and create shareholder value. He is also a proven leader in motivating teams to achieve their best.

Jack joins the board of “I Have A Dream” with more than 15 years of experience as a member of public and nonprofit boards and has served as Board Chair and Chair of Audit and Compensation Committees. He has provided guidance and oversight through business transformations, M&A, and regulatory / compliance challenges. He is also recognized for the ability to assess and synthesize details to focus on the information necessary for informed decision making. He brings extensive experience in capital raising, governance, crisis management, and mentorship.

As Navient’s first CEO following its split from SLM Corporation, Jackdeveloped and implemented a transformational strategy focused on student loan refinancing and business processing solutions. He built the largest student loan refinance business – going from zero to #1 with a 33% market share – and created a highly efficient back-office
processing operation, which grew at a compound annual rate of 37%. Under Jack’s leadership, Navient also reestablished a student loanorigination business, capturing 3% market share within three years, achieving a default rate 35% below the industry average on its government loan servicing portfolio, and developing an M&A strategy
that accelerated growth and generated superior stock performance. Previously, as President and CEO of SLM, Jack developed and executed a plan to divide the company, increasing the combined market capitalization and positioning the two separate entities for Day 1 preparedness and long-term success and growth. Jack also served as Chief Financial Officer of SLM, where he successfully repaired and refinanced the balance sheet in the midst of the financial crisis upon rejoining the company after a failed LBO. He was also a Portfolio Manager at PAR Capital, where he was tapped to build and manage a financial services equity portfolio for the investment fund.

Danilo is a media and entertainment professional with over 10 years of experience working in digital media and cable television. Danilo is currently overseeing the development of the Video Assistant Referee initiative for Major League Soccer, an experimental project that will look to introduce video replay across all major domestic and international soccer leagues.

Previously, Danilo was head of commercial affairs for the digital group of Abu Dhabi Media, where he managed the strategy and operations for super.ae, a sports website serving fans in the Middle East and North Africa. Danilo also managed the digital distribution rights to the Barclay’s Premier League, creating one of the first on line and mobile sports streaming platforms in the region.

Danilo previously worked as Director of Media Investments for lstithmar World Capital in Dubai, sourcing and managing media investments, including the purchase of a minority stake in Cirque du Soleil. Prior to his experience in the Middle East, Danilo worked in strategy and operations for various brands at MTV Networks, including MTV, Vh1, Tr3s and LOGO. He began his career as a corporate finance analyst at Lehman Brothers.

Danilo graduated with an MBA in media management from Columbia Business School, a BA in Mathematics and a BS in Electrical Engineering from Columbia University.

Danilo’s experience being a part of the 1986 Rohatyn Dreamer cohort (Lower East Side) made possible all of the accomplishments he was able to realize.

Helen Lang Suskin is an executive with over 30 years of experience in the Pharmaceutical Industry, with roles in Global Market Analytics, New Product Development, and Finance. As founder of HLS Insights, Helen provides advisory services to life-science companies, sharing her leadership experience to create a data-driven culture, driving transformation and competitive advantage through analytics.

Ron Terwilliger is currently non-executive Chairman of Terwilliger Pappas Multifamily Partners which focuses on rental apartment development in the Atlanta, Charlotte, Nashville and Raleigh/Durham markets. He is Chairman Emeritus of Trammell Crow Residential Company, a national residential real estate company and the largest developer of multifamily housing in the U.S. for several decades during his tenure as CEO.

Ron is an honor graduate of the United States Naval Academy. After serving five years in the Navy, he received his MBA degree with High Distinction from the Harvard Graduate School of Business where he was elected a Baker Scholar.

Ron is past Chairman of the Urban Land Institute and currently serves as a Trustee. He is also Chairman Emeritus of the Wharton Real Estate Center. Ron is additionally past Chairman of the International Board of Directors of Habitat for Humanity and currently chairs Habitat’s Global Development Council. Ron serves as Chairman of the I Have a Dream Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to educating low-income children. He also serves as Chairman of the Enterprise Community Partners Board of Trustees. Ron serves on the boards of the U. S. Naval Academy Foundation, the Urban Institute, Horatio Alger Association and Colony Starwood Homes.

Ron’s philanthropic contributions include a $5 million gift to establish the ULI Terwilliger Center for Housing. Ron’s $5 million gift to the Enterprise Foundation created the Enterprise Terwilliger Fund – targeted to create 2,000 affordable homes annually. He has pledged and contributed more than $20 million to the U.S. Naval Academy. His $100 million legacy gift to Habitat for Humanity International will help 60,000 families access improved housing conditions.

Ron was inducted into the National Association of Homebuilder’s Hall of Fame in 2008. In 2009, Ron was honored by the National Housing Conference with the Housing Leader of the Year Award.

Ron was honored in 2009 by the United States Naval Academy as a Distinguished Graduate for his lifetime commitment to service, personal character and distinguished contributions to our nation. In 2012, Ron was honored with the National Patriotism Award by the National Foundation of Patriotism. Ron was the recipient of the 2013 ULI J.C. Nichols Prize for Visionaries in Urban Development. Ron was also selected for the Prestigious Horatio Alger Award – Class of 2014, bestowed upon individuals who have succeeded in spite of adversity and who are committed to supporting young people in pursuit of increased opportunities through higher education.

In 2014, Ron established the J. Ronald Terwilliger Foundation for Housing America’s Families to recalibrate federal housing policy to more effectively address our nation’s critical affordable housing challenges and to meet the housing needs of future generations.

Since sponsoring Miami’s first “I Have A Dream” program in 1995, Stephanie Trump has helped grow Miami into one of the largest “I Have A Dream” regions in the country, with nearly 800 Miami Dreamer Scholars ranging from second graders to college students. Ms. Trump was so inspired by the success of her first Dreamer Scholar class that, soon after their graduation from high school, she sponsored another class – this time serving 96 kindergarteners in North Miami Beach – and also co-Sponsors another cohort of Miami students.

Ms. Trump is part of the family of developers that conceived the 80-acre condominium enclave on the Intracoastal Waterway in South Florida known as Williams Island, as well as the Acqualina Resort and Spa at Sunny Isles Beach. She continues to play an integral part in the architectural, design, and training processes of these properties. In addition to her work with “I Have A Dream”, Ms. Trump is involved with the Greater Miami Federation, and was one of the founders of American Friends of Beit Issie Shapiro, a nonprofit community center for the education and treatment of children with developmental and mental disabilities. Ms. Trump was born and educated in South Africa, and has a bachelor’s degree in English, speech and drama, and a master’s degree in education.

Dr. S. Steven Yang is a Clinical Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at the NYU School of Medicine and serves as an attending surgeon at NYU Langone Health and Director of Clinical Affairs in the Division of Hand Surgery at the NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital (Hospital for Joint Diseases). Prior to that Dr. Yang was Director of the Division of Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery at Lenox Hill Hospital-Northwell Health. He served on the Medical Executive Committee of MEETH/North Shore-LIJ Hospital System. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and a member of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand.

Dr. Yang received his BS from Yale University, an MD from the Duke University School of Medicine, and an MPH in health policy and management from the Harvard School of Public Health. He trained in general and orthopedic surgery at the Lenox Hill Hospital and received fellowship training at the Hospital for Special Surgery. His research and scholarly work are published in numerous peer reviewed journals and textbooks. Dr. Yang is a frequent presenter and invited speaker at national and international conferences and is an opinion leader in surgical reconstruction of the upper extremity.

Dr. Yang is the board chair of the Korean American Community Foundation. He is a former board member of the Council of Korean Americans and other nonprofits.