CoreNet NYC names 2025 board of directors

New York, NY The CoreNet Global New York City Chapter (CoreNet NYC) named its 2025 board of directors. At the helm as chair is Mindy Williams, director, head of client development at Turner & Townsend.

Joining Williams on the executive board are:

• Christian Bryan, president – vice president, head of real estate and facilities, CrowdStrike

• Sonya Dufner, vice president – director of workplace strategy, principal, Gensler

• Will Monaghan, treasurer – global head of corporate real estate, Willis Towers Watson

• Sandra Yencho, secretary principal, Cresa; 

• Jason Aster, interim secretary, managing director, growth, KBA Lease Services

With a membership of over 1,000 corporate real estate professionals, CoreNet NYC has established itself as the “Voice of the Tenant” within New York City’s commercial real estate industry. Representing corporate end-users and service providers from some of the world’s largest companies, the CoreNet NYC Chapter leads the way in real estate planning, development, and innovation. Dedicated to fostering strategic workplace management and driving transformative ideas, CoreNet NYC is poised for continued growth under the leadership of chair Williams, who is committed to propelling the organization into the future.

“Our focus in 2025 will be centered around three key themes: Innovation, Education and Community. We aim to create impactful experiences that inspire, educate, and connect our members, strengthening CoreNet NYC as the premier resource for corporate real estate professionals. We look forward to a dynamic year of learning, networking, and collaboration,” said Williams.

Williams is the director head of client development for global professional services firm, Turner & Townsend, based in their New York office. In this position, Mindy leads the strategic growth program to expand the firm’s profile and market share within the Eastern United States. She brings over 25 years of experience working in partnership with the real estate, design and construction industries.

The CoreNet NYC 2025 Board Members include the following:

2025 Executive Board of Directors

Finance & Investment Chair: Will Monaghan, Global Head of Corporate Real Estate, Willis Towers Watson

Governance & Nominating Chair: Sandra Yencho, Principal, Cresa; Jason Aster, Interim Chair, Managing Director, Growth, KBA Lease Services

Marketing & Communications Chair: Courtney Grill, Business Development Director, Skanska

Membership Chair: Ariel Zurad, Vice President, Sales, Creative Office Resources

Programming & Outreach Chair: Margaux Jaffa, Senior Director, Americas Consulting, CBRE

Special Events Committee Chair: Debra Cole, Principal, Director of Client Relations, HLW

Sponsorship Committee Chair: Laura Patel, Managing Director, Global Head of Business Analytics Sales & Client Solutions, CBRE; Holly Martin, Interim Chair, Senior Principal, OTJ Architects 

Strategic Planning Chair: Michael Martino, Facilities Solutions Engineer, CBRE

Innovation and Special Projects Chair: Jeremy Libby, Real Estate, Newmark

2025 Content Council

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Chair: Sarah D’Annibale, Executive Director of Business Development, Brix Funding

End User Forums Chair: Nishar Fatema, Global Strategy, Transformation & Innovation Manager, ServiceNow

Landlord Circle Chair: Anthony Cugini, Managing Director, Vornado Realty Trust

Learning & Development Chair: Suzette Rhodes, Regional Sales Manager, MillerKnoll

PropTech Chair: Calandra Cruickshank, Founder/ CEO, StateBook International

Public Policy Chair: Andie Moeder, New York Director, Work + Change Strategies, Interiors, Jacob

Sustainability Committee Chair: To Be Announced

Strategy & Portfolio Planning Chair: William Mooney, Executive Vice President, CBRE

Women’s Leadership Chair: Julie May, Architectural + Design Regional Director, Haworth

Young Leaders Chair: Jack Macejka, Vice President of National Accounts, The Advance Group

2025 Advisory Board

Jason Aster, Managing Director, Growth, KBA Lease Services

Larry Charlip, Director, Real Estate and Occupancy Planning, Roku

Lou D’Avanzo, Vice Chairman, Cushman & Wakefield

Dan Fishbein, Adjunct Professor, New York University

Sheena Gohil, Vice Chair, Colliers

Thomas O’Halloran, Vice President of Business Development, Structure Tone

Lou Nowkias, Vice President, Corporate Real Estate & Facilities Planning, Hearst 

Marcus Rayner, Vice Chairman New York Region, Colliers 

Gina Rizzo, Global Client Relations, MillerKnoll

Dale Schlather, Executive Vice Chairman, Cushman & Wakefield

Pay Wu, Founder, MWBE Unite, Inc. 

CoreNet NYC remains dedicated to fostering professional growth and knowledge-sharing among corporate real estate leaders, end-users, and service providers. The chapter delivers high-impact educational programs, networking opportunities, and industry insights that add value to its members and their enterprises.