LEADERSHIP
WE ARE FOREVER GRATEFUL TO OUR EXTRAORDINARY LEADERS.
TOGETHER WE WILL CONTINUE TO MAKE DREAMS BECOME REALITIES.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
We are proud to introduce our prominent governing body.
WENDY BASSUK
Community Volunteer
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ANDY GRAISER
Co-President & Co-Founder
A & G REALTY
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MATT LAUKAITIS
EVP, Global General Manager
SAP CONSUMER INDUSTRIES
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FASHION INDUSTRY COUNCIL
The Fashion Industry Council is a think-tank of seasoned retail & fashion industry experts who help Runway of Dreams lead a movement of inclusion in the fashion industry for people with disabilities. The Fashion Industry Council strives to increase awareness and relationships across retail, brand and adjacent industries, recruit change-makers to the mission, and fuel the success of our annual centerpiece event - A Fashion Revolution Runway Show and Gala.
DAVID BASSUK, CHAIR
Managing Director
ALIXPARTNERS
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ANDY GRAISER
Co-President & Co-Founder
A&G REAL ESTATE PARTNERS
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DAVID LANDAU
Partner
ELLENOFF GROSSMAN & SCHOLE, LLP
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ROSEANNE MORRISON
Creative & Design Strategist
THE IDEALELIER
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PAUL ROSENGARD
EVP, Head of Wholesale
TRUE RELIGION
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GENA SMITH
SVP, Human Resources &
Head of Global Executive & Creative Recruitment
LVMH
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DAVE STEVENS
7-Time Emmy Award Winning Sportscaster,
Athlete, Motivational Speaker, Activist
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KATHRYN CORDES
Global Business Marketing Director
ALIXPARTNERS
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MYRON EAGLE
Managing Director
ALIXPARTNERS
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COURTNEY HARDART
Global Consumer Retail/Apparel/Luxury
SPENCER STUART
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MATT LAUKAITIS
EVP & Global General Manager
SAP CONSUMER INDUSTRIES
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ANN MACCARTHY
Managing Director
E.A. HUGHES & CO.
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MINDY SCHEIER
Founder & CEO
RUNWAY OF DREAMS
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STEPHEN SPARROW
Sr. Director Retail & Fashion
SAP
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LANA TODOROVICH
President & Chief Merchandising Officer
NEIMAN MARCUS
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HAIM DABAH
Founder & Chairman
KIDBOX
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HEATH GOLDEN
EVP, Chief Strategy Officer
RANDA ACCESSORIES
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ELAINE HUGHES
President & CEO
E.A. HUGHES & CO.
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VANESSA LEFEBVRE
SVP, Commercial
ADIDAS
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IRA MELNITSKY
CEO
TOURNEAU
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DAWN ROBERTSON
CEO
OCM
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GARY SHEINBAUM
CEO
ASHLEY STEWART
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REBECCA STEINER
Senior Vice President Sales
CENTRIC BRANDS
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LEADERSHIP ADVISORY COUNCIL
The Leadership Advisory Council serves as a critical community champion for Runway of Dreams. Members help advance our mission in numerous ways by providing professional expertise; strategic advice; diverse knowledge of constituent perspectives; philanthropic support and connections to local, national and international resources.
JEFF AXELRAD
Managing Director
AMAZON WEB SERVICES
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MATT GOLDSTEIN
Senior Director of Marketing Partnerships
MADISON SQ GARDEN
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JOHN KEMP
President & CEO
THE VISCARDI CENTER AND SCHOOL
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HALEIGH ROSA
Disability Advocate
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SUSAN WINTERS
Lawyer, Shareholder and Chairman
CHIESA SHAHINIAN & GIANTOMASI
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DIEDE DE GROOT
No. 1 Ranked Wheelchair Tennis Player
Grand Slam Champion & Gold Olympian
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CARY HANOSEK
VP & Wealth Management Advisor
MERRILL LYNCH
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KYLE MAYNARD
Entrepeneur, Best Selling Author,
Speaker & Extreme Athlete
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DEBRA RUH
CEO
RUH GLOBAL IMPACT
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MEG ZUCKER
President and Founder
DON’T HIDE IT, FLAUNT IT
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JUNIOR BOARD
The Junior Board is a dynamic group of next generation leaders who offer a fresh perspective and new ideas for advancing Runway of Dreams’ mission.
LILA ABBOUD
Owner
HANOON VINTAGE
JILLIAN CURWIN
Agent Assistant
CORNERSTONE TALENT AGENCY
LAURA FELD
Cultural Programs Assistant
AMERICAN-SCANDINAVIAN FOUNDATION
LAURA JOGANI
Associate Banker
JP MORGAN PRIVATE BANK
MANISHA PALLA
Chief of Staff
SAP CONSUMER INDUSTRIES
GARRISON REDD
Founder, THE GARRISON REDD PROJECT
Para-Powerlifter, TEAM USA
CHLOE STEADMAN
Vice President, Underwriter
EUCLID TRANSACTIONAL
BLAKE AUSTIN
Principal
IRVING PLACE CAPITAL
DAVE DUBOIS
Senior Assurance Associate
CITRIN COOPERMAN & CO.
EMILY FERRETTI
Business Marketing Manager
ALIX PARTNERS
MARGOT LANGENDORFF
eCommerce Analyst
FOOT LOCKER INC.
JAMES (BUCKY) PIERCE
Client Partner
SEAN RUCKER
Chief Investment Officer
WEBUILT MODULAR & DEVELOPMENT, LLC
CALEY TAYLOR
3D Design Team Lead
CLO VIRTUAL FASHIONS
CAMPBELL BRADY
Business & Product Developer
CREARE GROUP
MELISSA EISEN
Senior Account Manager
OATH/VERIZON MEDIA SERVICES
ALLIE GRAISER
Director
A&G REAL ESTATE PARTNERS
ALIZAY NAQVI
Retail Strategy Consultant
ACCENTURE
HOLT QUEREY
Senior Media Strategist: Influencer Programs
GUCCI
KRISTIN SCHAEN
Assistant Vice President
CITIBANK
EMMA TODOROVICH
Senior Sales Manager
GIORGIO ARMANI
STAFF
Meet our very own dream team.
