Spotlights
2024 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Elizabeth Canela, Totem
How do you balance your rising career with your personal life? There’s no balance. I figure things out as they come, do my best to plan and pivot when I need to. A support system and a team you love working with everyday are key. As a new mom, life often2024 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Adam Luray, Ease Capital
Outside of your career, where else do you seek continuous learning and personal growth? I tend to be “business minded” and have a healthy interest in US history that I developed through my courses in high school and college. I keep up with these intellectual2024 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Kelly Sposato, Suffolk
Beyond your professional achievements, what are some of your passions or hobbies? I have always found passion in the simple things outside of my professional life. I love going to new restaurants and being active. While these might seem like simple tasks, they help2024 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Jesse Schwartz, The Doe Fund
Who are the key people in your life that have contributed to your success? Affordable housing isn’t rocket science, but the learning curve is steep – and at least scientists get to dedicate their entire education to their craft. So much of affordable housing development2024 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Hameed Cornelius, KOW Building Consultants
Beyond your professional achievements, what are some of your passions or hobbies? I have a variety of hobbies. My hobbies include sports (playing, watching, collecting memorabilia), exercising (weights, running), volunteering, drawing, brainteasers, solving puzzles2024 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Jake Canale, AKF
Beyond your professional achievements, what are some of your passions or hobbies? Cooking is my favorite. From a young age I spent hours in the kitchen with my dad understanding how to use a knife and the basic methods of what goes well together, which nowadays is a2024 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Al Spinelli, Henderson Engineers
How do you balance your rising career with your personal life? Work-life balance is crucial since I became a dad in 2023, making my personal life much busier. Henderson Engineers is a flexible workplace, so I’ve transitioned into fatherhood without2024 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Anthony Forzaglia, Esq., Schroder & Strom, LLP
Beyond your professional achievements, what are some of your passions or hobbies? My main passion is being a good dad to my two daughters. I also love music and love jamming with friends, usually on the bass guitar or drums.
2024 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Joseph Lutz, Grassi
Who are the key people in your life that have contributed to your success? I attribute my strong work ethic and love of learning to my parents, who instilled the values of education and integrity. My wife, AnnMarie is supportive and encouraging through the late nights and busy seasons.