On Thursday, January 30, 2025, the 2025 NAMC Unity Gala took place at the Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel, hosted by New York Tri-State Chapter President Nayan Parikh and Vice President Cheryl McKissack Daniel. The evening celebrated the power of collaboration and leadership, with special recognition given to individuals who have made significant contributions to the MWBE New York Tri-State community.

Honorees included:

David Arena, Head of Global Real Estate at JPMorganChase
Jennifer Daniel Aument, CEO of The New Terminal One at JFK
Elyse A. Šantić, Real Estate Project Executive at Google
Steven Plate, Chief of Major Capital Projects, Port Authority of NY & NJ
Michael Russell, CEO of H.J. Russell & Company

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We also thank our distinguished presenters and guests for their continued support, making this event truly memorable:

Michael J. Garner, Nina Kubota, Robert Rodriguez, Raquel E. Diaz, Ehab Shehata, Mildred Tolentino, Robert Bauco, Peter Davoren, and Sandra Bookman.
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A big thank you to all who made this night a success, and to everyone helping pave the way for a brighter future in our industry! Let’s continue to build and grow together.