Hemali Phatnani, PhD is Director of the Center for Genomics of Neurodegenerative Disease at the New York Genome Center studying ALS and other neurodegenerative diseases. An ardent Perry Mason fan, Dr. Phatnani is motivated to search out solutions.

Robert Knakal, chairman of New York Investment Sales at JLL. formerly co-founder with partner Paul Massey of Massey Knakal Reality Advisors, street hockey player, UPenn baseball-pitcher, ice hockey enthusiast, deal maker talks about his career.

Son of a US diplomat, Marc Murphy's childhood was a rollercoaster of countries and schools. An undiagnosed learning disability made education difficult. Murphy's passion for food and love of cooking became his pathway to success.

A goal of The Richman Group is to be "best in class in all sectors in which it participates," and Richard Richman, founder and chairman, guides the company in innovative development - in affordable and luxury housing and financial endeavors.

Brian C. Halpern, MD is the first nonsurgical, fellowship-trained and board certified sports medicine physician at HSS. Dr. Halpern discusses the use of PRP in his practice. Dr. Halpern is also an Emmy Award winner for "Vietnam: Long Time Coming."

Lisa Lehr describes her meeting and marriage to David Lehr, MD, physician, scientist, former Dept of Pharmacology chair at NY Medical College with love and affection. Ms. Lehr is a community activist; a ranking officer in the NYPD Auxiliary Police Force.

BankUnited President and CEO, Thomas Cornish was abandoned when he was 2 1/2. Circumstances prevented his adoption; his mom-to-be packed up, beginning multi-city bus trips, ending in Miami. After poverty, anger - education, opportunity and, giving back.

Suzanne Denbo Jaffe takes us from Washington DC, U Penn/NYU, to NYC and her distinguished careers in finance and government. Ms. Jaffe served on corporate and advisory boards and as president of the Women's Forum and the American Jewish Committee.

Brothers, Larry and Brad, representing Korman Communities, guide us through their family's history in real estate: back four generations to Russia, forward to their pioneering of the furnished apartment concept, and the development of AKA and AVE brands.

Joseph Gromek's career took him to establishments know for luxury and high fashion: Lord & Taylor, Bonwit Teller, Saks, Brooks Brothers, useful when as Trustee and Board Chair of The New School, he was able to connect grads to professional opportunities.