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Cheryl McKissack Daniel officially takes her seat as Chair of the New York Building Congress
Cheryl McKissack Daniel, President & CEO, McKissack & McKissack, officially took her seat as Chair of the New York Building Congress. Cheryl is both the first Black Chair in the organization’s 105-year history and only the third woman to hold the role, marking a significant milestone in an industry where representation has long been limited. At the Annual Membership Meeting & Construction Industry Luncheon, she spoke about her journey from attending her first Building Congress event more than 30 years ago to now leading the organization as it tackles critical challenges facing New York’s built environment.
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Sheila Duke Awarded the Sweetwater Clifton Award
On MLK Day, Sheila Duke, CEO, Roads to Success, was awarded the Sweetwater Clifton Award. Throughout the season, MSG pays tribute to local heroes who have made a significant difference in the lives of others. The award is named in honor of the late Knicks great, Nat “Sweetwater” Clifton, who was the first African American to play for the Knickerbockers. Recipients of this award epitomize the same trailblazing characteristics of the Knicks Legend.
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Sheri Bronstein Named a 2025 Fellow of the National Academy of Human Resources (NAHR)
Sheri Bronstein, Chief Human Resources Officer, Bank of America, was recently named a 2025 Fellow of the National Academy of Human Resources (NAHR), one of the profession’s highest honors. The recognition highlights her leadership in advancing human resource management, shaping organizational culture, and contributing to the broader HR community.
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Melanie Hartzog appointed to Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani’s all women-led transition team
Melanie Hartzog, President & CEO of The New York Foundling, has been appointed to New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s all women-led transition team. The team reflects the mayor-elect’s focus on advancing gender equity, expanding access to reproductive and gender-affirming care, and elevating policies that support families and caregivers across the city.
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