Faith Hope Consolo will be among the honorees receiving Mercy College's Trustee Medal at the school's 31st Annual Trustees Scholarship Dinner, to be held April 19 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Plaza Hotel.
Joining Consolo, chairman of Prudential Douglas Elliman's Retail Group, in being honored are: Duncan Niederauer, CEO of the N.Y. Stock Exchange, Frank Sadlier Dinger and William Sadlier Dinger, chairman of the board and president, respectively of William H. Sadlier Inc., and Greg Furman, founder and chairman of the Luxury Marketing Council.
"I am thrilled to be honored by such a wonderful institution," said Consolo. "Mercy College is dedicated to preparing the leaders of tomorrow, many of whom would not be able to afford such an exceptional education otherwise. I know the power of education and am thrilled to do my part to support Mercy College's efforts. And to be included in a group with my fellow honorees is even more gratifying."
Previous recipients of this prestigious award include Gary Knell, president of Sesame Street Workshop; Alex Ferrari, executive vice president and COO of MTV; Dr. Charlotte Frank, senior vice president of McGraw-Hill; and Nicole Seligman, executive vice president and general counsel of SONY Corp.
With campuses in Dobbs Ferry, Yorktown Heights and New York City, Mercy College has been dedicated to making a high-quality education attainable, offering more than 90 undergraduate and graduate programs. The vast majority of its students receive financial aid from the college, much of which is funded by proceeds from this dinner.
"Each year, the coveted awards presented at the Mercy College Annual Trustees' Dinner recognize a select group of prominent individuals for their extraordinary achievements," said Mercy College president Dr. Kimberly Cline. "With her unparalleled career defined by intelligence and innovation, Faith Hope Consolo is an outstanding model of inspiration for our students, and we are pleased to celebrate her accomplishments."
A pioneer for women in the retail real estate industry, Consolo has represented some of the world's most noted retail brands, designers and landlords, bringing many great names to their first locations in the United States. As the director of retail operations for Prudential's 50 commercial real estate service offices nationwide, she has been instrumental in remaking retail corridors in New York City and around the world. Her many professional achievements include serving as the sole retail consultant to New York City's Economic Development Corp.
"None of this could have happened without my own strong education at Miss Porter's School, New York University and the Parsons School of Design in France," Consolo said. "Education - and a lot of hard work - gave me my success, and it's clear that Mercy College and its graduates feel the same way. We're a perfect match."
Consolo also has long supported educational institutions and industry initiatives. A founder of the Association of Real Estate Women's Charitable Fund, she has personally assisted in the education of women in the real estate industry. She also has supported scholarship funds for New York University, Cornell University, Columbia University and City College. In addition, she has taught and lectured at numerous institutions of higher learning, including New York University, the Wharton School of Business, Parsons School of Design and the Steven L. Newman Real Estate Institute at Baruch College, and has run a number of intern and mentoring programs at Prudential Douglas Elliman and her prior firm, Garrick-Aug Associates, where she was Vice Chairman.
Tickets are available for the dinner through the Mercy College website, www.mercy.edu.
Founded in 1950, Mercy College is a private, not-for-profit higher education institution that offers more than 90 undergraduate and graduate programs within five schools: Business, Education, Health and Natural Sciences, Social and Behavioral Sciences, and Liberal Arts. Mercy College offers an engaging and personalized learning experience that includes the College's revolutionary Personalized Achievement Contract (PACT) program. The Mercy College PACT is the first program of its kind and now serves as a nationally recognized model for mentoring. The PACT program was featured as a "Best Practice" for retention and career services by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE). www.mercy.edu 877-MERCY-GO.
As the industry leader in retail leasing, investment sales and consulting, Prudential Douglas Elliman's Retail Group is renowned for its success on local, national and international platforms. Headed by Faith Hope Consolo, Chairman, the group's comprehensive scope extends to virtually every facet of the retail landscape; from celebrated Madison Avenue to Rodeo Drive, urban retail corridors worldwide, upscale super regional shopping malls, luxury specialty centers and hotel/casino retail. Over the years, the group has brought world-famous fashion designers and international brands to U.S. markets; and U.S brands abroad. Moreover, they are the exclusive representatives of prominent portfolios held by investment funds, public companies and private property owners; as well as consultants for business improvement districts and government agencies.

Recognized for its innovative marketing strategies, the Retail Group offers a wide range of services that are critical for today's economic environment, and provide customized, focused solutions on a client-by-client basis. With unparalleled access to a global network of businesses, owners and buyers, Prudential Douglas Elliman's Retail Group is the foremost retail real estate authority in the country. For more information, visit the Retail Group online. Tags: