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Schneps Connects

by Schneps Broadcasting

Exceptional NYC leaders pull back the curtain on their proudest accomplishments, biggest challenges and all the lessons learned along the way.

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Episodes

  1. The Reading Institute with Founder Dr. Katie Pace Miles

    Dr. Katie Pace Miles, founder of The Reading Institute and a professor at Brooklyn College, shares insights from her work in literacy and reading … Read More

  2. Stuart Salembier, SVP of Member Engagement & Channel Delivery at MCU: Branch Expansion and Growing Presence Across NYC

    Stuart Salembier, Senior Vice President of Member Engagement & Channel Delivery at Municipal Credit Union (MCU), discusses the credit union’s expanding presence across New … Read More

  3. Emma Pfohman, CEO of ABNY: Building a Better New York Together

    Emma Pfohman, CEO of the Association for a Better New York (ABNY), shares insights from her career with a focus on economic development, public-private … Read More

  4. Eric Rosenbaum, President & CEO of Project Renewal, on NYC’s Homelessness Landscape

    Eric Rosenbaum, President and CEO of Project Renewal, shares insights from his career in New York City’s human services sector and his leadership of … Read More

  5. Shaun Ruskin, President & CEO of VillageCare and VillageCareMAX: Building a Stronger Future for Community Care

    Shaun Ruskin, President and CEO of VillageCare and VillageCareMAX Health Plans, shares insights from his 17-year journey with the organization and his vision for … Read More

  6. Jeffrey Finkle, Chair Emeritus of WellLife Network, on Leadership, Legacy & Community Impact

    Jeffrey Finkle, Chair Emeritus of WellLife Network, reflects on his nearly two decades of service to one of New York’s leading nonprofit human services … Read More

  7. L. Joy Williams, President of the NAACP New York State Conference: Advancing Civil Rights, Civic Engagement, and Equity

    L. Joy Williams, President of the NAACP New York State Conference, Chair of Higher Heights PAC, and host of the #SundayCivics podcast, discusses her … Read More

  8. Sean T. Granahan, President & General Counsel of The Floating Hospital, on 160 Years of Care and Community

    Sean T. Granahan, President and General Counsel of The Floating Hospital, discusses his career journey and the path that led him to one of … Read More

  9. Marlon Taylor, President of New York & Atlantic Railway: Keeping Long Island and New York Moving

    Marlon Taylor, President of New York & Atlantic Railway (NYA), discusses his career journey in the rail industry and the path that led him … Read More

  10. Kieran Harrington, CEO of RiseBoro Community Partnership: Building Stronger Communities Across New York City

    Kieran Harrington, CEO of RiseBoro Community Partnership, discusses his journey through nonprofit leadership, media, and mission-driven organizations, and how those experiences prepared him to … Read More

  11. Michael Savino, Chief Lending Officer of MCU: Today’s Housing Market Trends and What You Need to Know

    Michael Savino, Chief Lending Officer at Municipal Credit Union (MCU), discusses the realities of today’s New York City housing market. As buyers face rising … Read More

  12. Building Opportunity in the Bronx with LaToya Williams-Belfort, Executive Director of The Bronx Community Foundation

    LaToya Williams-Belfort, Executive Director of The Bronx Community Foundation, discusses her path into nonprofit leadership and her vision for creating long-term economic opportunity across … Read More

  13. Toni-Ann Sforza, COO of Municipal Credit Union, on Building Culture, Talent, and Growth

    Toni-Ann Sforza, Chief Operating Officer of Municipal Credit Union (MCU), shares her leadership journey and the strategy behind building a high-performing, people-first organization in … Read More

  14. Stuart Wetanson: Carrying the Family Legacy of Tony’s Di Napoli & Dallas BBQ

    Stuart Wetanson, third-generation owner of Tony’s Di Napoli and Dallas BBQ, shares the story behind two of New York City’s most iconic family-run restaurant … Read More

  15. Navigating the Legal System: Mark D. Shirian on Litigation and Justice in NYC

    Mark D. Shirian, founder and principal of Mark David Shirian P.C., discusses his career in litigation and the mission behind his Manhattan-based law firm. … Read More

  16. 100 Years Strong: The Legacy and Future of VISIONS

    Molly Eagan, Chief Executive Officer of VISIONS/Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired, discusses her leadership journey and the mission driving one of the … Read More

  17. A Conversation with Assemblyman Steve Stern of New York’s 10th District

    Assemblyman Steve Stern, who represents New York’s 10th Assembly District on Long Island, discusses his path into public service and the legislative work shaping … Read More

  18. Lenny Achan of LiveOnNY on Transforming Organ Donation in New York

    Lenny Achan, President and CEO of LiveOnNY, discusses how the organization is transforming organ donation and saving lives across New York City, Long Island, … Read More

  19. Michael Presser of Inside Broadway: Bringing Theatre to NYC’s Next Generation

    Michael Presser, Founder, President, and CEO of Inside Broadway, discusses how one nonprofit has been opening the curtain to live theatre for New York … Read More

  20. Inside the New York Hall of Science with Katie Culp, Chief Learning Officer

    Katie Culp, Chief Learning Officer at the New York Hall of Science (NYSCI), discusses how one of New York’s most iconic cultural institutions is … Read More

  21. Empowering New Yorkers’ Financial Futures with MCU’s CEO, Kyle Markland

    Kyle Markland, CEO of Municipal Credit Union (MCU), brings decades of financial leadership and a deep commitment to serving everyday New Yorkers. His experience … Read More

  22. Leading with Compassion: Ronald Richter, JCCA CEO, on Supporting Children and Families

    Ronald Richter, CEO of JCCA (Jewish Child Care Association), has over 35 years of experience in child welfare, law, and public service. His distinguished … Read More

  23. Matt Daus of Windels Marx: The Road Ahead for NYC Transit

    Matt Daus, Partner and Transportation Practice Chair at Windels Marx, LLP, has dedicated his career to advancing mobility and transportation innovation in New York … Read More

  24. Dr. Curtis Palmore: The Vision Behind United Charter High Schools

    Dr. Curtis Palmore, CEO of United Charter High Schools (UCHS), leads a network of seven public charter high schools in the Bronx, Brooklyn, and … Read More

  25. Protecting New Yorkers from Fraud: MCU Chief Risk Officer Kelly Gerber on Cybersecurity

    Kelly Gerber, Chief Risk Officer at Municipal Credit Union (MCU), has built her career on protecting people from evolving threats to their financial security. … Read More

  26. Jonnel Doris, CEO of StartCare: Reimagining Community Health

    Jonnel Doris, CEO of StartCare, leads the nation’s oldest and largest minority-led healthcare organization, with seven community-based locations across New York. StartCare is a … Read More

  27. Tia Morris, Executive Director of Teach For America New York, on Expanding Opportunity in Education

    Tia Morris, Executive Director of Teach For America (TFA) New York, has spent nearly three decades advancing opportunity and excellence in education. She began … Read More

  28. Inside The Children’s Village with Dr. Jeremy Kohomban

    Dr. Jeremy Kohomban, President and CEO of The Children’s Village and Harlem Dowling, has dedicated his career to reimagining child welfare and strengthening families. … Read More

  29. Bridging City Hall and Nonprofits with Michael Sedillo, Executive Director of the Mayor’s Office of Nonprofit Services

    Michael Sedillo, Executive Director of the Mayor’s Office of Nonprofit Services, has built a career on cutting red tape, unlocking resources, and driving … Read More

  30. Dr. Joan Fallon’s Mission at Curemark

    Dr. Joan Fallon, Founder and CEO of Curemark, is leading the charge against some of the world’s most complex medical challenges. A scientist, pediatric … Read More

  31. NYC Mayor Eric Adams: First Term Reflections and What’s Next

    Mayor Eric Adams, the 110th Mayor of New York City, discusses leading the city through historic challenges and his campaign for re-election this November. … Read More

  32. Creating Community Impact with George Chacon, MCU Foundation President

    George Chacon, President of the MCU Foundation, shares how the nonprofit arm of Municipal Credit Union is working to build generational wealth and tackle … Read More

  33. Paul S. Ryan, Executive Director of the New York City Campaign Finance Board Talks Transparency and Voting in NYC

    Paul S. Ryan, Executive Director of the New York City Campaign Finance Board (CFB), shares his journey from national election law advocate to leading … Read More

  34. Inside NYC Housing with Mike Savino, MCU’s Chief Lending Officer

    Mike Savino, Chief Lending Officer at Municipal Credit Union (MCU), discusses one of New York City’s most pressing issues: housing affordability. With decades of … Read More

  35. Leading with Purpose: Dawn Pinnock, President & CEO of the Center for Urban Community Services

    Dawn Pinnock, President and CEO of the Center for Urban Community Services (CUCS), discusses her remarkable journey from human rights advocate to high-ranking city … Read More

  36. From Brooklyn to Broadcasting: Larry Namer’s Journey as the Founder of E! and Beyond

    Larry Namer, media mogul, tech innovator, and visionary founder of E! Entertainment Television, shares his story from Brooklyn to Hollywood, a journey that redefined … Read More

  37. Invested in NYC: Citizens Bank’s Vision for Business and Community with Rebecca O’Connell

    Rebecca O’Connell, Head of Middle Market Corporate Banking and New York City Regional President at Citizens Bank, discusses Citizens’ strategic expansion into the NYC … Read More

  38. Access, Equity & Impact: Inside Queensborough Community College with Dr. Christine Mangino

    Dr. Christine Mangino, President of Queensborough Community College, shares her inspiring path from community college student to college leader, and how that journey shapes … Read More

  39. We’re Here For It: How MCU Is Redefining Banking for All New Yorkers with Kyle Markland, CEO

    Kyle Markland, CEO of Municipal Credit Union (MCU), discusses how MCU, long known for serving NYC’s municipal workers, is now expanding to support all … Read More

  40. Taste, Legacy & Leadership with Chef Marcus Samuelsson

    Marcus Samulesson, world renowned chef, restaurateur, and media personality discusses the story behind his culinary empire, from Red Rooster in Harlem to ventures around … Read More

  41. The Vision and Impact of Bike New York with President and CEO, Ken Podziba

    Ken Podziba, President and CEO of Bike New York, leads the organization behind the legendary TD Five Boro Bike Tour, the largest cycling event … Read More

  42. The Evolution of Queens with Seth Bornstein of Queens Economic Development Corporation

    Seth Bornstein, Executive Director of the Queens Economic Development Corporation, about his decades long commitment to revitalizing Queens. Seth shares how QEDC has supported … Read More

  43. The Art of Overcoming: Mitch Rosen’s Inspiring Journey

    Mitch Rosen, a retired Port Authority Police officer, artist, and author, shares his journey from law enforcement to creating powerful New York City street … Read More

  44. Affordable Housing and Community Development with TD Bank’s Andrew Warren

    Andrew Warren, head of TD Bank’s affordable housing and community development lending team, shares his expertise in structuring impactful loans for community-driven projects across … Read More

  45. Data Innovation and Transparency in NYC with Martha Norrick, Chief Analytics Officer

    Martha Norrick, Chief Analytics Officer for the City of New York, discusses her role in leading the Office of Data Analytics and leading data-driven … Read More

  46. Shaping the Future of Higher Education: A Conversation with Dr. Susan Burns, President of the University of Mount Saint Vincent

    Dr. Susan Burns, the sixth president of the University of Mount Saint Vincent, is leading the university to continue its proud legacy as a … Read More

  47. Chinatown’s Alta Dispensary with CEO and Founder, Vanessa Yee-Chan

    Vanessa Yee-Chan, CEO and Founder of Alta Dispensary, discusses launching Chinatown’s first legal cannabis dispensary in NYC. She shares her background in real estate … Read More

  48. Climate Justice and Innovation: Dr. Stephen Hammer on The New York Climate Exchange

    Dr. Stephen Hammer, the Founding CEO of The New York Climate Exchange, discusses a groundbreaking initiative on Governors Island aimed at advancing climate solutions … Read More

  49. WellLife Network’s Mission and Impact with Sherry Tucker, CEO of WellLife Network

    Sherry Tucker, CEO of WellLife Network, discusses the organization’s mission to promote mental health, developmental disabilities support, addiction recovery, and family services. Tucker highlights … Read More

  50. Designing a Future with Barbara Blair, President of the Garment Center Alliance

    On the latest episode of Schneps Connects, we dive into the transformation of New York City’s Garment District with Barbara A. Blair, President of … Read More

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Exceptional NYC leaders pull back the curtain on their proudest accomplishments, biggest challenges and all the lessons learned along the way.

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Schneps Broadcasting

Produced by Sylvan Migdal

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Exceptional NYC leaders pull back the curtain on their proudest accomplishments, biggest challenges and all the lessons learned along the way.

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