Pierina Sanchez

CM Sanchez Logo – CM Sanchez Headshot

Pierina Sanchez represents the 14th District, where she was born and raised. She grew up watching her elders sell oranges, drive taxis, clean buildings, to ensure her generation had a fighting chance at higher education and opportunity. From the community board to the White House, and from work in advocacy organizations to the mayor’s office – Pierina has been a fighter for immigrant families, racial justice, affordable housing, good jobs and meaningful investments in our children, families and seniors.

Pamela Liebman

Pamela Liebman is the president and CEO of Corcoran, one of the largest residential real estate firms in New York. Pamela began her career with Corcoran as an agent in 1994 and quickly rose through the ranks, being appointed president and CEO in 2000. Pamela is continually recognized for her real estate expertise and has received recognition from The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, The Financial Times, and Crain’s New York Business.

Liz Gehringer

Liz Gehringer is the president of Coldwell Banker Affiliate Business and chief operating officer of Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC, consisting of a franchise network of more than 1,400 affiliated company offices in the U.S. and 628 international operating offices. She oversees the brand’s franchise operations, field services, events, international business and the Coldwell Banker and Coldwell Banker Commercial affiliate networks.

Linda B. Rosenthal

Linda B. Rosenthal – New York State Assembly

Assembly Member Linda B. Rosenthal represents the 67th Assembly district, which includes the Upper West Side and parts of Clinton/Hell’s Kitchen in Manhattan. In her tenure, Rosenthal has established herself as a leading advocate on affordable housing, domestic violence, consumer protection, government reform, environmental issues and animal cruelty. Assembly member Rosenthal received a B.A. in history from the University of Rochester. She is a life-long resident of the Upper West Side.

Jumaane Williams

Jumaane Williams – Office of the NYC Public Advocate

Jumaane Williams is a first-generation Brooklynite of Grenadian heritage. He graduated from public school and earned a master’s degree from Brooklyn College. He began his career as a community organizer at the Greater Flatbush Beacon School and later served as the executive director of NYS Tenants and Neighbors. In the NYC Council, Jumaane championed landmark legislation that transformed policing in NYC. He was the former co-chair of the council’s Task Force to Combat Gun Violence.

Jimmy Oddo

Jimmy Oddo- NYC DOB

Jimmy Oddo is the commissioner of the New York City Department of Buildings. Commissioner Oddo was appointed after serving in the Adams administration as chief of staff to Deputy Mayor for Operations Meera Joshi since January 2022. He brings decades of elected, legal, and academic experience to the administration and this new role. Commissioner Oddo received a J.D. from New York Law School and a bachelor’s degree in history from Fordham University.

Jeff Blau

Jeff Blau is CEO of Related Companies. For the past 25+ years he has been responsible for directing and overseeing new developments worth over $60 billion in virtually every sector of the real estate industry. In his position as CEO, he is responsible for the strategic direction of the company, overall management of the firm, the pursuit of new development opportunities, and corporate acquisitions and financing activities across all business platforms.

James Capalino

As founder and CEO of Capalino, Jim has overseen the growth of the most well-respected government relations and strategic consulting practice in New York, responsible for helping some of the most well-known companies achieve success. His career began in 1972 when he joined the staff of U.S. Representative Edward Koch then co-managed Koch’s successful mayoral campaign. Jim was named commissioner of general services at the age of 28 and is still the youngest commissioner in New York City history.

Michelle Stoddart

Michelle Stoddart- Resorts World NYC

Michelle Stoddart is the senior vice president of community development for Resorts World Casino, New York City. She was a member of the executive opening team that handled record-breaking attendance during the casino’s debut weekend in October 2011. In her role, Stoddart has been managing community affairs, public relations, local business partnerships, and corporate philanthropy. Under her guidance, Resorts World has supported more than 300 nonprofit organizations in the New York metropolitan area.

Adolfo Carrión Jr.

Adolfo Carrión Jr. – New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development

Adolfo Carrión Jr. built a career focused on strengthening communities and increasing opportunities for New Yorkers. His experience took him from the Bronx to Washington D.C, all while staying focused on affordable housing, economic development, and public service. Prior to HPD, he served as a NYC council member, Bronx borough president, regional administrator for the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, deputy assistant to President Obama, and director of the White House Office of Urban Affairs.