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CoreNet Global NYC hosts New Year’s
Party and Star Volunteer Awards

Shown (from left) are: Peter Kesaris, InsideSource; Chelsea Flaim, CBRE; Mary Jo Schweich, Shaw Contract; Ginger Gilden, MACRO;
Kelley Douglass, CR Laurence; Rebecca Dorris-Steiger, TPG Architecture; Wanda Dunaway, Sossego; Debra Cole, HLW; and Jillian Aurrichio, Innovant;
Jenna Wernikowski, InsideSource; Jillian Allerton, Gensler; Annie Vargas, CBRE; and Elizabeth Beyer, Creative Office Resources.

Manhattan, NY CoreNet Global NYC hosted its annual New Year’s Party on January 11th at Gotham Hall. The event, attended by over 350 members of the CoreNet Global NYC Chapter, showcased an evening of networking, as well as the Star Volunteer Awards, which recognizes one volunteer from each of the CoreNet NYC committees for their dedication and support of the Chapter.

CoreNet Global NYC membership is composed of corporate occupiers and leaders from New York’s built environment and real estate industries. This exclusive event was curated as a members-only event, reinforcing CoreNet Global NYC’s commitment to providing unparalleled value to its esteemed members. The decision to make the celebration exclusive to members underscores the organization’s dedication to fostering a community and enhancing the experiences of its valued members.

Shown (from left) are: Jeremy Libby, Google; Dan Fishbein, NYU; Margaux Jaffa, IA Interior Architects; Courtney Gill, Skanska;
Sonya Dufner, Gensler; Larry Charlip, Warner Music Group; Alison Kwiatkowski, Warner Music Group; Mindy Williams, Turner & Townsend;
Chelsea Flaim, CBRE; Debra Cole, HLW; Laura Patel, CBRE; Sandra Yencho, Pacific Program Management; and Christian Bryan, Alteryx.

The yearly New Year’s celebration is a wonderful gathering for CoreNet members and the corporate real estate community. “The New Year’s Celebration is a great opportunity to look back at the successes of the past year as well as to look forward to the goals we’re committed to achieving in the upcoming year,” said Debra Cole, principal/global client relations director of HLW and chair of the special events committee.

2024 Star Volunteer Awards
This year, the chapter showcased Star Volunteers from each of the chapter’s committees. “Volunteers are the heart and soul of our chapter. It’s the work that they do that keeps our chapter going. We cannot be more thankful for the 200+ volunteers who put in the effort to make our chapter great and we were proud to celebrate them at this year’s New Year’s Party,” said Alison Kwiatkowski, senior vice president, Global Workplace Experience at Warner Music Group and chair of the CoreNet NYC Chapter.

2024 Star Awards Winners
Executive board committee winners:

Finance & Investment: Steven Wong, GE Governance & Nominating: Jamie Feuerborn, Boeing

Marketing & Communications: Wanda Dunaway, Sossego Membership: Ariel Zurad, Creative Office Resources

Programming & Outreach: Kelley Douglass, CRL Sponsorship: Crissy Hathaway, NBBJ | ESI Design

Strategic Planning: Sandra Yencho, Pacific Program Management Technology: Andie Moeder, Jacobs

Content Council Committee Winners:

Career Development: Bruce Macaffer, New Stand

Diversity. Equity, & Inclusion: Brittany Gallin, John Gallin & Son ESG: Jennifer Taranto, STO Building Group

Landlord Circle: Anthony Cugini, Vornado Realty Trust End User Forums: Nekesha Sawh, Hines

PropTech: Steven Wong, GE

Public Policy: Guy Geier, FXCollaborative

Special Events: Chapter Awards: Allie Lindsey, Gabriel Special Events: Golf Outing: Alison Eagle, Turner & Townsend Special Events: New Years Party: Jillian Aurrichio, Innovant Special Events: REmmys Gala: Morgan Gorospe, Corgan

Strategy & Portfolio Planning: Victoria Kocian, NYU Langone Health University Relations: Grant Friedman, Related Companies

Women’s Leadership: Kathleen Hoolahan, Creative Office Resources Young Leaders: Christie Brala, Jacobs.

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