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The Playworks New York\/New Jersey Regional Advisory Board is a group of change-makers who believe in the power of play and are active ambassadors for Playworks. These playful professionals contribute their personal time to share the mission of Playworks: to improve the health and well-being of children by increasing opportunities for physical activity and safe, meaningful play. We are so thankful for their support and work on our behalf.<\/p>\n

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\"\"Ami Bavishi (Board Chair)<\/h2>\n
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Former Head of Investor Relations & Corporate Communications<\/em>
\nRallybio
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/h2>\n

Ralph Agovino<\/h2>\n
\n

Controller
\n<\/em>Governors Lane LP
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\"\"<\/h2>\n

Adam Bernacchio<\/h2>\n
\n

RVP, Enterprise Corporate Sales
\n<\/em>Salesforce.com<\/strong><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\"\"Christine Daly<\/h2>\n
\n

Associate Director
\n<\/em>New York Peace Institute<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\"\"Thomas Epes<\/h2>\n
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Consultant<\/em><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\"\"Sean Farrow<\/h2>\n
\n

Principal Law Clerk
\nNew York State Unified Court System<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\"\"Laura James<\/h2>\n
\n

Global Community Relations Director<\/em>
\nUPS<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\"\"Brit Mennuti<\/h2>\n
\n

Product Lead, Google for Education
\n<\/i>Google, Inc.<\/b><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\"\"Thomas Porter<\/h2>\n
\n

Managing Director, M&A
\n<\/em>Goldman Sachs<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\"\"Alex Rabinovitch<\/h2>\n
\n

Financial Regulation Agency
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\"\"Shane Reid<\/h2>\n
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Strategic Account Management Lead
\n<\/em>Mt. Sinai Solutions<\/strong><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\"AlleAlle Ries<\/h2>\n
\n

Vice President, Community Reinvestment Group\/New Jersey CRA Officer <\/em>
\nM&T Bank<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\"\"Jane Smith<\/h2>\n
\n

Digital Communications Manager
\n<\/em>Markle Foundation<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\"\"Eileen Costello Verrall<\/h2>\n
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Senior Vice President of Marketing
\n<\/em>Vornado Realty Trust
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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