Sharon Lee Ritchie

President

Founder/President, HUMANSCAPES, LLC Sharon Lee Ritchie is founder/President of HUMANSCAPES, LLC, providing full-scope services for interiors, including: Interior Design, Renovations, Home Staging for Sale, and Relocation Services/Furnishings Rentals. With over 25 years in the design industry, Sharon’s enthusiasm and inspiration for beautifully solving clients’ spatial needs and challenges continues to grow. Key to her success is having Customer Service as the HUMANSCAPES foundation factor. HUMANSCAPES – "Creating ideal spaces for you."

Newelle McDonald

Vice President

Health Coach, Newelle-ness Newelle McDonald of “Newelle-ness” is a Health Coach. Her friends call her their “Wellness Sherpa” (you may have to look that up.) She offers 360 degrees of wellness, including food plans, sleep solutions & supplement support. Newelle recommends Shaklee products to ensure her clients are getting the purest, clinically tested, affordable products to create the fastest and the most long-lasting results.

Amy Geffen

Membership Director

Founder and President, Geffen Careers Amy Geffen, PhD is founder and President of Geffen  Careers. She helps job seekers find their next job or opportunity. She uses a 5-step process including Assessment, Branding with resume and LinkedIn profile, Connecting, Differentiating in interviews and Enhancing. She is fluent in English, Spanish, and French.

Frank Schursky

Treasurer/Meeting Host

Financial Advisor, Forster & Schursky/Forest Hills Financial Group Frank is a Financial Advisor who’s dedicated to securing his clients’ financial future. He’s proud of building long-lasting relationships with individuals and businesses and is driven to maximize his financial services knowledge and experience. His primary objective is to use the knowledge he gains to offer his clients the highest level of service available.

Gary Whitaker

Statistics Director

Founder & CEO, Chief Second Chief Second is a NYC-based tech team, servicing the five boroughs. Bringing enterprise-level IT to growing businesses, handling everything from daily tech hiccups to long-term strategy. Whether you need immediate support for a system failure or expert guidance on your next big tech move, think of us as your in-house IT team, except we cost less, respond faster, and bring over 20 years of experience to the table.

Karen Kennedy

Member

Real Estate Agent, The Corcoran Group Karen Kennedy of The Corcoran Group is a licensed real estate agent specializing in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and the Hamptons. She leverages global experience and a strong background in PR, advertising, and marketing to provide exceptional service. Her expertise in NYC neighborhoods, property investment, and interior design help clients navigate every stage of their real estate journey.

Pablo Velez

Member

Immigration Attorney, Velez & Cipriano, PLLC Pablo Velez is an immigration attorney and managing member of Velez & Cipriano, PLLC, practicing in the areas of family-based, business- based, and investment-based immigration, as well as asylum and removal defense. His firm provides visa support from initial consultation to acquisition whether in the United States or at all US Embassies and Consulates worldwide. The office provides language support in English, Spanish, and Japanese.

Angel Shiwakoti

Member

Founder & CEO, Dizzito Angel Shiwakoti is the founder of Dizzito, an all-in-one online growth platform for small businesses. A former software engineer at EAB and Vice President at Goldman Sachs, Angel has partnered with NY/NJ business owners since 2019, launching 100+ websites. Dizzito replaces the jumble of website builders, SEO tools, booking apps, and payment integration with one managed platform. No DIY - Dizzito sets up and runs your SEO-optimized site, Google Business Profile, online booking, reviews, and AI chat. With transparent monthly plans and no upfront fees, most businesses go live in days, so business owners can focus on serving customers.