Young Executive Board

Will has been a mentor since August 2010 and joined the Young Executive Board in January 2012. He is currently a mentor to a student at Bronx Prep. Will is an associate at Technology Crossover Ventures, a tech-focused growth equity firm. He received a B.B.A., with concentrations in finance and accounting, from the Goizueta Business School at Emory University, graduating with Highest Distinction. In addition to iMentor, Will is involved with Upwardly Global, a non-profit that helps work-authorized, skilled immigrants rebuild their professional careers in the U.S.

Kenny is a third year member of the YEB, and has served as a mentor since 2001. He began his mentoring career with the Pittsburgh-area Big Brothers and Big Sisters from 1993 to 1995. Kenny received his degree in Industrial Management and Economics from Carnegie Mellon University. Kenny's professional experiences span Risk Management, Derivatives Trading and Project Management. Kenny was born in New York City and currently resides in Brooklyn with his wife and daughter.

Aditi has been a mentor since 2010 and joined the Young Executive Board in 2012. She completed two one-year matches at Brooklyn International High School and is currently in the first year of a three-year match with her mentee, Cindy, at KIPP. Aditi works at Lord Abbett as an Associate Portfolio Manager and previously worked at Morgan Stanley. She received her A.B. in Economics with a certificate in Spanish Language and Culture from Princeton University.

Edward has been a mentor since 2011 and joined the Young Executive Board in 2012.  He has worked at KAYAK since 2009 managing the internet travel startup's mobile and search engine marketing efforts.  Previously, Edward worked at Merrill Lynch in technology investment banking.  And before that, Edward studied at Princeton University where he received a degree in Operations Research Financial Engineering in 2008.  His current mentee attends Acorn High School in Brooklyn, NY.

Tim has been a mentor since 2006 and joined the Young Executive Board in 2008. He currently works at GC Synexus Capital. He has previously worked as a an investment analyst in the portfolio acquisitions unit of D. E. Shaw & Co., L.P., and as a business analyst at McKinsey & Company. Tim holds a B.A.in Psychology, summa cum laude, from Yale University, and has published research exploring possible genetic influences on the clinical course of Alzheimer's Disease. In addition to his work with iMentor, Tim is a Trustee and Board Member of the Afghan Education Peace Foundation.

Doug has been a mentor with iMentor since 2006 and joined the Young Executive Board in 2011. He currently works at Aéropostale, as an IT Security Manager, responsible for the creation, implementation and training of company policies and procedures, compliance with security and privacy related laws and regulations, and ensuring the company’s systems are secure.  Prior to joining Aéropostale, Doug was a Manager in the Global Internal Audit group at Avon Products, Inc. for two years where he focused on Information Technology and Supply Chain Management.  Doug started his career at Deloitte within their Risk Management Advisory practice, where he focused on serving clients in the manufacturing and retail industries for over 6 years. Doug holds a B.S. in Business Management, Magna Cum Laude, from Binghamton University with a concentration in Finance & Management Information Systems.

Sameer has been a mentor since 2010 and joined the Young Executive Board in 2012. He is currently in the second year of a three year match with his mentee, John, at the Civic Leadership Academy in Queens. Sameer works as a Business Analyst in the Global Securities Operations group at Bank of America Merrill Lynch, where he supervises a team based in Hyderabad, India responsible for equity market data support. He holds a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Maryland - College Park. Sameer also serves as a youth mentor through the Year-Up program and teaches business fundamentals to students through the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE). Sameer is passionate about social enterprise and has spent time in rural villages in India and Sri Lanka teaching youth about the concept of mentoring.

Olga has been a mentor since 2008 and joined the Young Executive Board in 2011.  Olga is a marketer/business developer at Lombard Odier where she markets the firm’s hedge fund strategies to institutional investors. Olga began her career after graduating the New York University Stern School of Business where she majored in Finance, Marketing, and International Business. Olga has mentored students since high school, and also enjoys spending time cooking, travelling, and enjoying the performing arts.

Layla has been a mentor since 2011. She is currently a Client Associate at Merrill Lynch, where her responsibilities include being the first point of contact for High-Net-Worth individuals. Layla joined Merrill Lynch shortly after receiving her B.A. in Economics from Smith College, in 2009. In her free time she enjoys salsa dancing, dining out and traveling the world. Layla credits a great amount of her success to great mentorship, and is passionate about contributing to the development of our future leaders.

Leah has been a mentor since 2011 at Bronx Preparatory Charter School and joined the Young Executive Board in 2012.  She is an Investment Associate at Yeshiva University, where she is part of a small team responsible for managing the University’s endowment.  Prior to joining Yeshiva in 2010, she worked in sales and marketing for the luxury lifestyle division of Forbes Magazine. Leah graduated from Rutgers University in 2007 with a B.S. in Marketing.

Amit Sura completed a dual major in Molecular Cell Biology and Business Administration at the University of California, Berkeley.  In 2004, he was accepted to Tufts University School of Medicine's MD/MBA Combined Degree Program.  He finished his internship at NYU School of Medicine and is currently completing his last year of residency at St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center in Diagnostic Radiology. 

Amit's interest in the education sector stems from his sister's work as a sixth grade school teacher.  His volunteer activities include the Sharewood Free Clinic at Tufts, Albert Schweitzer Fellowship in Boston, and a medical mission with the University of Miami, Project Medishare in Haiti. He has thoroughly enjoyed his time as a mentor with iMentor here in New York and is excited to be part of an amazing team like the YEB.

Sarah has been a mentor since 2010 and joined the Young Executive Board in 2012. She just completed the second year of a two year match, and her mentee is attending college in the fall. Sarah currently focuses on management reporting and analytics at Arlon Group. She received her BA in English from Vassar College and her MPA in International Finance & Policy from the School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA) at Columbia University. In addition to iMentor, she serves on the board of directors of and as spokesperson for HeARTs Speak, a non-profit organization dedicated to increasing the adoptability of animals by connecting artists, animal shelters and rescues, and the greater community. Sarah also mentors with the Columbia Women’s Business Society, SIPA Alumni Mentoring Program and serves on the SIPA Alumni Council.

 

Jemar has been a mentor at Bronx Preparatory Charter School since 2009 and joined the Young Executive Board in 2011. Currently, he works for the New York City Human Resources Administration managing employment projects for New York City’s Cash Assistance recipients. Jemar holds both a bachelor’s degree in Political Science and a master’s degree in Public Administration from Binghamton University. In addition to iMentor’s Young Executive Board, Jemar is the President of the New York Urban League Young Professionals, Vice President of his Cooperative, a Board of Directors member with the New York Urban League and a mentor with Young Athlete’s Inc.