Denise D. Arbesu is a Senior Vice President in Citibank, N.A.’s Citi Commercial Bank Group and Chair of the Board of Directors of the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce. Denise received a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Concordia University, Loyola Campus Montreal, Quebec, and graduated Summa Cum Laude from the New York Institute of Credit’s Graduate Finance Program.

Katherine Block is a Public Relations Specialist at WorkXpress and student at Wilkes University. Katherine is active in two other non-profit organizations, Women Who Code, and the Harrisburg Young Professionals. Her goals for 2017 are to build up her network of professional relations and ace all of her classes. Connect with Katherine on Linkedin and Twitter.

Antonia Capasso is a Product Manager for Swimusa. She is a graduate of Fashion Institute of Technology with a B.A in International Trade. Antonia has continued her studies at Hunter College, focusing on Italian language and literature. Since graduating college, she has traveled to Italy every year and makes it a goal to see a new part every summer. Connect with Antonia on Linkedin.

Chiara Crepaz came to the United States as an Au Pair from Italy in 2014. She will graduate in December from the nursing program at Westchester Community College, and hopes to continue working towards her Bachelor’s degree in January. Chiara’s dream is to work with children with neuromuscular disorders, and she is also interested in joining Doctors Without Borders.

Claudia DeMonte is an artist, educator, and curator who has had more than 500 exhibitions in 35 countries. She is the curator for “Women of the World: A Global Collection of Art” and “Real Beauty.” She is a Professor Emerita and Distinguished Scholar Teacher for the University of Maryland, and was awarded an Honorary Doctorate from the College of Santa Fe. Follow Claudia on her website.

Susan Fludgate is a Senior Tax Manager at EisnerAmper LLP, specializing in the firm’s Philanthropy and Charitable Giving Practice. She provides tax consulting and compliance services to individuals, trusts and estates as well as exempt organizations, including public charities and private foundations. Susan has also written articles on individual income taxation and private foundation issues.

Teresa Intranuovo Kahyaoglu is a graduate of Fashion Institute of Technology and a NYS licensed hair and makeup artist. She operates a freelance business, Teresa K Beauty, specializing in bridal hair and makeup. Her passions include cooking authentic foods from her region of Puglia, listening to music, and shopping. Connect with Teresa on Facebook and Instagram.

 

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