Member Spotlights
Laura Ryan
Travel Advisor: Land & Sea Specialist
Cruise Planners
https://www.lauraryantravel.com/
laura.ryan@cruiseplanners.com
845-634-4749
Luxury Travel Advisor | Cruises, Europe & Group Travel | Helping Busy Professionals Plan Stress-Free Trips I help busy professionals plan elevated, stress-free travel experiences. From European itineraries and luxury cruises to group celebrations and milestone trips, I handle every detail so my clients don’t have to spend hours researching or managing logistics. I specialize…
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Laurel Wilson
Financial Advisor
LPL Financial DBA Riolo Financial Group
https://www.riolofinancialgroup.com
254 South Main Street Suite 406 New City, New York 10956
(845) 478-6611
With over a decade of experience in the financial industry, Laurel has built her career from teller to banker to branch manager, gaining a deep understanding of client needs at every level. Driven to grow and make a greater impact, she is passionate about empowering individuals to take control of their finances, achieve their goals,…
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Sally Diaz
Creative Director
Blackswift Creative
sally@blackswift.com
551.574.1912
I am a seasoned graphic designer and founder of Blackswift Creative, a freelance studio with over 15 years of experience in branding, digital content, and marketing communications. Through Blackswift Creative, I deliver impactful design across platforms including social media, email campaigns, user-focused websites, and promotional collateral. Recent work spans agencies, entrepreneurs, and in-house teams, with…
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Sally Ocasio Pinto
Financial Representative
Primerica
https://www.primerica.com/sallyocasio-pinto
570 Taxter Road Suite 340 Elmsford, NY 10523
(917) 853-9842
Sally Pinto is a seasoned nonprofit and financial education executive with over two decades of experience driving organizational growth, strategic partnerships, and financial empowerment initiatives. She specializes in program development, board engagement, and fiscal management—bringing both entrepreneurial insight and community impact to every endeavor. As Treasurer of the Yonkers Public Schools Foundation for Education and…
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Dr. Sarah Kaplan
Owner and President
Orthodontics of West Nyack
https://orthodonticsofwestnyack.com/
2 Sickletown Road, West Nyack, NY 10994
845-535-9548
Meet Dr. Sarah Kaplan LIFE-CHANGING Dr. Kaplan knows firsthand that the visible change of a smile, wrought by wearing braces, can allow one’s inner personality to shine outwardly. A Rockland County native having grown up in New City and attended Clarkstown High School North, Dr. Kaplan has dedicated her professional life to enhancing the smiles…
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Patricia J. Pauyo MS, RDN, CDN
Caribbean Lifestyle Dietitian
Pathway Nutrition LLC
https://pathwaynutritionllc.com/
(516) 234-0819
Greetings, Vibrant Souls! I’m Patricia Pauyo, your dedicated Caribbean Lifestyle Dietitian, holding a master’s degree in Clinical Nutrition alongside a bachelor’s in Social Work. As the passionate founder of Pathway Nutrition LLC, my journey began with a heartfelt mission: to democratize culturally sensitive nutrition education for everyone. My calling is to ignite a transformation in your…
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Joy Rosenthal, Esq.
Compassionate Attorney. Divorce Mediator. Family Law Educator.
Rosenthal Law & Mediation
99 Main Street, Suite 505 Nyack, NY 10960
212.532.4704
Compassionate Attorney. Divorce Mediator. Family Law Educator. Joy S. Rosenthal, Esq. founded Rosenthal Law & Mediation in 2006 to serve New York City families via divorce mediation and collaborative law. She teaches family law at the City University of New York School of Law, and developed Landing On Your Feet – A Compassionate Lawyer’s Guide to…
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Meredith LeJeune
Owner / Public Relations
Thought Bubble Communications
https://thoughtbubblecommunications.com/
26 Hurd Ave. Garnerville, NY 10923
(757) 234-1018
Meredith LeJeune is an award-winning public relations professional who has developed and executed high-impact media relations campaigns. With nearly 20 years experience, LeJeune has served on the board of directors of journalism and public relations organizations including the Hampton Roads and New York chapters of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA), Black Public Relations…
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Shanice Bernard
Senior Designer/Drafter
George Hodosh Associates Architects P.C
https://www.hodoshassociates.com/
120 North Main Street, Suite 501, New City, NY 10956
845-638-9336
Senior Designer Drafter. Renovations, additions, new construction and small commercial. Supervising field measuring and as-built drawings. Construction Documents, 3D rendering, custom kitchen design, custom cabinetry design.
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Stacey Yanosy
Member Development Officer
Affinity Federal Credit Union
35 Bardonia Rd Bardonia, NY 10954
845-654-5399
I studied Economics at Penn State University and received my Bachelors of Arts, Economics. I have worked on Wall Street for Bankers Trust and at the World Trade Towers with Credit Suisse First Boston. I have a strong back office and front office back ground. I particularly enjoy resolving problems and issues whether they be…
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