Stefani L. Zinerman was elected in 2020 to represent the historic neighborhoods of Bedford-Stuyvesant and Crown Heights in the New York State Assembly. Now serving her third term, she is a visionary leader dedicated to advancing equity, opportunity, and sustainability in her vibrant community.

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Paul T. Williams, Jr. is co-founder and Managing Director of Williams Strategy Advisors, LLC (“WSA ”).  WSA works with private sector infrastructure contractors and developers to identify and secure new  project opportunities, develop financing strategies, and build strategic partnerships to support and  maximize participation of under-utilized minority and women-owned businesses.

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James Johnson-Piett is Principal and CEO of Urbane, a social impact agency strengthening small businesses and community anchor institutions in historically disinvested communities. James has worked in 100+ communities across North America/Caribbean, with 1500 small businesses, representing 1.5M+ SF of commercial and community facility space. James has helped raise over $75M for small business and community development initiatives.

Mr. Owunwanne is an American born Nigerian architect raised in Kuwait with over 20 years of professional experience within the fields of architecture, design and construction. He has worked on several New York City projects ranging from high rise Hotels, Affordable Residential projects, Brownstone renovations, private homes, and restaurants and bars. Anaelechi Owunwanne is the founding partner at Freeform Deform LLC and has overseen its day to day design work for the past 12 years.

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Patricia Adell is the Managing Partner and owner of Real Estate Solutions Group, LLC, a consulting firm that advises on the development of diverse real estate projects, including mixed-use complexes, sports complexes and hotels, projects. With over 30 years of experience in real estate, she has expertise in market and financial feasibility, public-private development partnerships, and strategic project development.

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Charles A. Shorter is a senior real estate advisor, specializing in Public-Private Partnerships nationally and internationally. He began his real estate career at the Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation prior to becoming a Principal at Arthur Anderson and most recently with Ernst & Young. His work has been as an advisor to developers, educational institutions, non-profit organizations, and public agencies (Federal, State and Local).

Randy Nigrelli is a director at RESGroup, where he provides real estate advisory services for public and private sector clients including state and local governments, public-private agencies, universities etc. Mr. Nigrelli performs market, feasibility, and highest best use analyses, RFP processes and negotiations, provides strategies to support local and regional planning, and advises clients on approaches to monetization, development, and finance.