Brenna Moses is the Director of Events at The Economic Club of New York, where she leads the planning and execution of high-profile programs featuring leaders across business, government, media, and academia. With more than a decade of experience in events and project management, she has built a career creating impactful experiences in industries ranging from fashion and entertainment to finance.

A proud New York transplant and former Division I volleyball player, Brenna brings the same energy, teamwork, and leadership from the court into her professional and volunteer work. She is passionate about building meaningful connections, supporting youth empowerment, and strengthening community through service.

Christopher Leake, PhD is the National Senior Vice President for Program Impact, Learning and Evaluation at Teach For America.  His division is responsible for organization-wide reporting, analytics, applications administration, strategic consulting and data governance.  His professional experience spans multiple industries. Before joining TFA he most recently served in several policy roles at the City and State level.  Additional posts include respective stints advising Former NY State Governor Andrew Cuomo and Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. As an economic researcher at MDRC, where he was the lead analyst and technical appendix author on numerous policy reports.    Noted for his research on the role educational outcomes play in employment markets, has been invited to lecture and present at top universities: Yale, Harvard, University of Pennsylvania and Stanford among many others.  Beginning his career in private equity at Merrill Lynch and JP Morgan, he later moved on to stints at Luxor Capital and Perry Capital. In his spare time, he enjoys classical music and is involved in philanthropy at Carnegie Hall, The Metropolitan Opera and The Park Armory.   Christopher completed his undergraduate studies at Columbia University and The Juilliard School and earned his graduate degree in Economics from the University of Pennsylvania.

Currently Manager of IT Infrastructure at The New York Foundling, my commitment to service from early experiences in immersions and outreach in the Philippines, which instilled in me a lifelong dedication to supporting vulnerable communities. As a varsity swimmer and student leader at De La Salle University Manila, shaped by my parents’ guidance, helped me cultivate perseverance, teamwork, and a passion for community service, qualities that continue to motivate my ongoing journey. In 2017- 2018, after collaborating with Former Junior Board Chair Travis Welcome on Pre-Blue Party fundraisers alongside friends in the hospitality industry, I was encouraged by him, Current Co-Chair of Volunteer and Mission Engagement Committee Fred Jones, and the NYF Development team to join the Junior Board. Their support, along with The Foundling’s mission to serve children and families impacted by child welfare and developmental disabilities, as well as NYF’s community engagement both in New York and Puerto Rico continues to inspire me to dedicate my time, talents, and energy to this meaningful cause.

Melody Bickersteth is the Director of Operations Excellence at FUJIFILM Biotechnologies, where she works with global teams to drive operational improvement across the organization. She previously worked at McKinsey & Company and has experience across investing, commercial strategy, and finance, including roles at the Texas Municipal Retirement System and UBS. Melody holds a BSc in Accounting & Finance from the London School of Economics and an MBA from Columbia Business School. She joined The New York Foundling Junior Board out of a deep commitment to equity and opportunity and has previously supported youth- and mentorship-focused organizations, including Project Destined.