Motivators: Family, doing good, positivity, community need, lifelong learning, inclusion, creativity, teamwork, making a sustainable impact on the world.
Happiest When: My 100-year-old home is filled with the warmth and laughter of my husband, twin daughters, the people we love, live music, and great food
Extras: I Love Lucy, (Fake) blonde moments, girls weekends, Broadway, Keith Haring, double faults, James Taylor, speed bag, The Capes, A Cappella, happy tears
Motivators: Trying to leave the world in better shape than I found it, rooting for and helping underdogs, working with people who do not necessarily see talent in themselves, coaching the next generation of leaders, putting my money where my mouth is.
Happiest when: I have a thoughtful conversation with my wonderful wife and daughters, usually at dinner time with a wonderful meal that we prepared.
Extras: Summers on Long Island, Wine Enthusiast, Ithaca College and Emma Willard School Trustee, NY Yankees and Jets, movies, Gilmore Girls and the Simpsons...but only with my daughters.
Motivators: Agape, each new day, family, intimate dinners for 30, people who challenge my thinking, being told I cannot do something, finding compassion in the middle of storms
Happiest When: At the lake with family and friends, having breakfast with my penguin sisters, doing anything with the wee ones in our family, reading political thrillers, strolling at 90 mph around NYC, lazy Sundays reading a week's worth of newspapers with my husband, sitting in the car listening to the rain
Extras: All things shoes, dancing and singing to ABBA, cannot get enough chocolate in this lifetime, I can trip over a feather, I'm a lefty!
Motivators: Seeing others smiling, a full dinner table with family and friends, making a difference, people who can laugh at themselves, amazing presenters, creativity, doing good and making things easier for others
Happiest when: Doing anything with my six sons; boating on Lake George with my boyfriend; camping on the Lake George Islands with family, friends and loved ones; exploring Disney; hearing my sons say “Thanks for making us do this; it was a lot of fun;” enjoying family beach time in Gloucester, Mass.; walking through the forests and taking in earth’s beauty; snuggling with my family on the couch while watching a good movie; realizing I can do it myself
Extras: Everything Star Wars, corny '80s movies/music, campfires and scary stories, Halloween, Led Zeppelin, all live music and peanut butter
Motivators: Family, teamwork, craftsmanship
Happiest when: Getting outdoors with my family, hiking, working or playing
Extras: Guitar, photography and cooking
Motivators: Learning new things, being able to help others
Happiest When: When I get to spend time together with all my friends and family
Extras: All movies, binge-worthy TV, live music/concerts, new/unique food
Motivators: Continually learning, striving to be a better person, believer in servant leadership, creativity, teamwork, making my clients lives better.
Happiest When: At home enjoying time with my wife, playing with our very lovey puppies.
Extras: Live music, craft cocktails, traveling, Mexican food, dart enthusiast, Harry Potter, Dave Matthews Band, Marvel movies, enjoying life any way I can.
Motivators: Advocating for the greater good. Paying it forward. Empowering others to reach for their dreams.
Happiest When: My three children are spreading their wings and experiencing all that life has to offer. Cycling on the roads of Westchester, especially during the height of the fall foliage. Spending time with old friends and making great new ones.
Extras: Genesis, Sting, Dave Matthews Band, Brené Brown, Reiki, and Rocky Road ice cream.
Motivators: Affecting positive change to help make our planet a better place by making a difference in the lives of students, encouraging them to think harder, try new things, and succeed
Happiest When: Out on the boat with family and friends or snowmobiling in the Adirondacks
Extras: Married to a Kindergarten teacher, super proud father of three (Calvin, Daphne, Coltin), lifelong incurable mechanical tinkerer, known to drop movie quotes during conversation, and devout Bruce Springsteen looking forward to the next concert
Motivators: Learning new skills and using them proficiently to see a positive outcome. My sister-in-law who was an Air Rescue Swimmer in the U.S. Navy.
Happiest When: Riding my bicycle to the office. Spinning multiple plates at the same time. Knowing when to react, preventing them from falling over. Making lasting connections with others to foster relationships for the betterment of organizations and the community.
Extras: 1st-time homeowner, lifetime home improver. If I’m not in Upstate New York, I’m getting lost in the backroads of Vermont. Apple Music is my jam but podcasts are my life. Favorite sport is Football but would love to see the Mets win a World Series in my lifetime.
Motivators: Family, community, social justice, inclusion, public good
Happiest When: I wake up on a Saturday morning to the smell of my mom’s cooking
Extras: Books, fashion, basketball