IFMA NYC Committees
Awards for Excellence Committee
In order to continue providing quality services and programming to our members, fellow IFMA NYC members join the executive board and volunteer their time to participate in a wide range of projects as members of our established committees. Fill out our Volunteer Form to get more involved and get the most out of your membership!
Lynée Hastings - VVA Project Managers & Consultants
Yasaman Hoorazar - HOK
Cynthia Lindberg - Ogilvy
Peter Lorenz - McKinsey & Company
Matt Poveromo - Waldner's Business Environments
Tania Siriapismai - Knotel
Caitlin Virgil - Knoll, Inc.
Andrew Weinberg - LF Driscoll Healthcare
Awards dinner Committee
The Awards Dinner Committee is responsible for the organization of IFMA NYC's Annual Awards Dinner Gala, which takes place each January.
Matt Korytko - Avison Young Project Management
Alexandra Liz - Lazard
Annette Vega - Datadog, Inc.
Communications committee
This committee is responsible for the online newsletter highlighting information about chapter activities and members. In addition, this committee explores exposure opportunities for the chapter through the media and acts as a liaison with press and other public entities. It also ensures that the IFMA NYC name is shown in a positive light throughout the region.
Kelley Douglass - OBEinside™
Paul Haley - Wolters Kluwer CLS
Robert McGill - RD Weis & Co Inc.
Jessica Mewengkang - Datadog, Inc.
Jonathan Perez - Peace of Mind Technologies
Evan Robins - Meadows Office Interiors
EMERGING LEADERS Committee
Emerging Leaders is a group of IFMA NYC chapter members with 5 years or less of experience in the industry. This group will make sure that people who are new in the industry have networking opportunities with peers and attend educational events.
global workforce initiative (gwi) Committee
Jonathan Abreu - LIM College
Luis Acevedo - Major League Soccer
Regina Ford-Cahill - Pratt Institute
Alexandra Liz - Lazard
Peter Lorenz McKinsey & Company
Suzanne Watts - Twitter
Golf Committee
The Annual Golf Outing is a special event coordinated by this group of dedicated members who work to promote the organization through our Annual Outing. Often joined by professional athletes, the Golf Outing is a day of networking for our members and guests
Jack Caulk - The MCS Group, Inc.
Bill Spadola - Kyocera Document Solutions
ifma cares Committee
The IFMA Cares Committee is the charitable arm of IFMA NYC. IFMA Cares is dedicated to improving the lives of New Yorkers in need. The committee provides this civic service by supporting New York charities either via direct donations, fundraising activities and/or the creation of volunteer opportunities for our members.
Rachelle Besser James E. Fitzgerald, Inc
Jeana Bosco Rubbermaid Commercial Products
Bonnie Pfleiderer Ryan Soames Engineering
Debbi Schonberger-Pierce - Art Solutions
Peggy Smith - MGS Consultants
Member + Career Services Committee
The Member + Career Services Committee services the needs of new and existing members by introducing them to Chapter services through personal contact and by hosting New Member events. The committee works towards enhancing a member’s experiences by encouraging participation and welcoming members at events.
Member + Career Services is a resource for IFMA NYC members and non-members in transition or planning a change. Member companies may post job opportunities on this website at no cost. The committee conducts resume reviews and information sessions on job searches and career improvement activities.
Member + Career Services members act as liaisons to other committees to effectively convey member feedback, and assist with membership renewals through its Retention sub-committee. We look forward to seeing you at the next event!
Faine Esposito - Swiss Post Solutions
Timothy Flannery - Studio Eagle
James Hofrichter - Creative Office Pavilion
Networking committee
This committee helps build relationships using a unique structure of networking. The monthly networking breakfasts promote members and their products and services through personal introductions.
Peter Corrigan - Neuberger Berman
Michael Gualano - Squarespace
Dan Pego - Con Edison
Andrew Robertson - Zillow Group
Craig Scardapane - Creative Office Pavilion
Michael Schwartzberg - Steinway Moving & Storage
Professional Development Committee
Executive Board Oversight: Timothy Burdge - Syska Hennessy Group
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Committee Members:
Shannon Geronimo - Cambridge Sound Management
Kristine Kelly - Consolidated Carpet
Programs committee
Chair: Meryll Effron - Meadows Service Group
Executive Board Oversight: Matt Korytko - Avison Young Project Management
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Committee Members:
Mark DePiero - Convene
Lisa Hughes - Shaw Contract
Laurie Hutner - WB Wood
Robert Kanter
Joe McMillen - Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital
Deb Schonberger-Pierce - Art Solutions
Steven South - IA Interior Architects
special events committee
Executive Board Oversight: Christine Chavez - Knoll, Inc.
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Committee Members:
Robert Kanter
Joe McMillen - Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital
Mark DePiero - Convene
Debbi Schonberger-Pierce - Art Solutions
Steven South - IA INTERIOR ARCHITECTS
Sponsorship committee
The Sponsorship Committee works with the associate members to obtain sponsorship at the beginning of the fiscal year to help fund the educational programs and special events offered throughout the year. Vendors are encouraged to participate.
Committee Members:
Doug Cummings - Kent Services
sustainability committee
This committee is charged with being a clearinghouse of information, resources and educational material for IFMA NYC. It serves to show IFMA NYC support for and endorsement of sustainability in design and lifestyle.
Committee Members:
student chapter committee
The Student Chapter Committee collaborates with Facility Management students (and students in similar fields) from local colleges and universities to assist with their transfer from student to professional. As a committee we facilitate an FM Student Mentorship Program in the fall semester for both graduate and undergraduate degree students. The mentorship program includes a multitude of IFMA NYC professional member mentors, from all aspects of the FM profession, that help educate our students on real life experiences as an FM professional.
Additionally, our committee facilitates and sponsors the annual IFMA NYC FM Worthy Student Scholarship for any NYC based student (Link to Foundation Scholarship page) for anyone interested in applying. Please feel free to reach out with any questions!
Caroline Horton
Alexa Rodriguez - Knotel
Ayda Melo- Taveras - WeWork
