Born and raised in New York, Greg Novick currently lives in Long Island City with his partner, Elise, a fellow Junior Board member, and their two children. He has served as Senior Director of eCommerce at Major League Baseball since 2013. Greg holds a Bachelor’s degree in Communications from the University of Maryland.
Junior Board The Junior Board is a dynamic group of young professionals in their 40s and under dedicated to volunteering their time, talents, and energy to raise critical funds for The Foundling.
Hi, I’m Elise and I’ve been a member of the Junior Board since 2019. I joined the Junior Board because a close friend of mine had been involved for years. I had attended the Blue Party a few times with him and was very impressed with the work being done. At that stage in my life, I had wanted to get more consistently involved in volunteering and this was the perfect opportunity. I held the position of Treasurer for 2 years which was also very rewarding to be part of the executive committee.
A little about my professional career- I have been in the fashion industry for 14 years with experience managing buying, planning and merchandising strategies for a variety of product categories and brands. I am currently the Director of the DTC channel at Loeffler Randall, a lifestyle brand, where I oversee our site, retail stores, product merchandising for all categories, pricing and buying of inventory. Prior, I’ve managed apparel, jewelry, handbags, accessories and footwear at multiple brands namely Tory Burch, Ring Concierge, DKNY, and Sam Edelman. I’m entrepreneurial, equal parts analytical & creative and am passionate about growing brands. I graduated from Lehigh University business school undergrad in 2011 with a degree in marketing & minor in psychology.
In my spare time, you can find me with my husband Greg (who is also part of the Junior Board!), our 3-year old son Drew and our 2nd on the way. We live in Long Island City and love exploring urban life with friends while also getting time in nature, traveling to new places, reading, cooking, and sports.
Junior Board The Junior Board is a dynamic group of young professionals in their 40s and under dedicated to volunteering their time, talents, and energy to raise critical funds for The Foundling.
Drew Niziak joined The NY Foundling Junior Board in 2023 and is committed to supporting its mission in New York City. He is inspired by the organization’s dedication to providing essential services and setting the standard for community engagement.
Drew is currently an MBA candidate at Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business (’27). Prior to business school, he held roles in the insurance and entertainment industries and graduated from Wake Forest University with a B.A. in Economics. He is deeply committed to community engagement and enjoys contributing his time to help advance The Foundling’s impact.
Junior Board The Junior Board is a dynamic group of young professionals in their 40s and under dedicated to volunteering their time, talents, and energy to raise critical funds for The Foundling.
Olivia Nguyen is Head of Growth at Epic Funds, where she oversees investor relations, capital formation, business development, and marketing. Prior to Epic, she held roles across capital markets and alternative assets, including positions at Nasdaq (Fixed Income), HSBC and Citibank (Debt Capital Markets), FalconX (digital assets), and as a founding member and Head of Growth at Outerlands Capital.
She earned a B.A. in Journalism and Business Administration from Southern Methodist University, where she served as Editor-in-Chief of The Daily Campus. Olivia grew up internationally in Amsterdam, Singapore, and Dallas and is currently based in Brooklyn.
Olivia has more than 10 years of nonprofit experience supporting individuals with disabilities, youth mentorship programs, and animal rescue organizations. She currently volunteers with Badass Brooklyn Animal Rescue and joined the NY Foundling Junior Board to support a mission-driven, Catholic-based organization that delivers direct, measurable impact to families across New York City through education, resources, and community wellbeing.
Junior Board The Junior Board is a dynamic group of young professionals in their 40s and under dedicated to volunteering their time, talents, and energy to raise critical funds for The Foundling.
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.
Junior Board The Junior Board is a dynamic group of young professionals in their 40s and under dedicated to volunteering their time, talents, and energy to raise critical funds for The Foundling.
Devon Mirabal, MSW, is a Social Work Supervisor at Children’s Aid and an Overnight Campus Supervisor at JCCA, with experience supporting youth, families, and community-based initiatives. He earned his Master of Social Work from Hunter College and a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from the University of New Haven. Devon has served in multiple nonprofit leadership roles, including as Chairman of the Latino America Unida Foundation, and is a Hunter College Strell Executive Leadership Fellow as well as an Institute for Nonprofit Practice Community Fellow. His motivation for joining the NY Foundling Junior Board stems from a deep commitment to strengthening communities, empowering future leaders, and giving back through service and advocacy.
Junior Board The Junior Board is a dynamic group of young professionals in their 40s and under dedicated to volunteering their time, talents, and energy to raise critical funds for The Foundling.
William McLaughlin is a Vice President at Mad River Glen Capital. He earned his MBA from Stanford Graduate School of Business and holds a B.A. from Northwestern University. William was drawn to The New York Foundling because of its mission to serve New Yorkers and Puerto Ricans facing difficult circumstances. The organization’s more than 150‑year legacy and the breadth of services it provides strongly resonated with him. As a member of the Junior Board, William values staying informed about the Foundling’s work and engaging through opportunities to support, give, and contribute to its ongoing impact.
Junior Board The Junior Board is a dynamic group of young professionals in their 40s and under dedicated to volunteering their time, talents, and energy to raise critical funds for The Foundling.
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.
Junior Board The Junior Board is a dynamic group of young professionals in their 40s and under dedicated to volunteering their time, talents, and energy to raise critical funds for The Foundling.
I am an investor on the Private Equity team at 26North, with prior experience at American Securities, PJT Partners, and Blackstone. I graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with majors in Economics, International Studies, and French Studies as part of the Huntsman Program. I am a firm believer in the transformative impact of family- and community-based programs, having witnessed this firsthand through my prior involvement with both non-profit and for-profit organizations. I am excited to contribute to The Foundling’s mission and help advance its vital work.
Junior Board The Junior Board is a dynamic group of young professionals in their 40s and under dedicated to volunteering their time, talents, and energy to raise critical funds for The Foundling.
Erica is a Private Wealth Advisor at Goldman Sachs. She previously worked on the investment team at Hall Capital Partners in San Francisco, where she helped build and manage customized, global, multi-asset class portfolios for families, endowments, and foundations. Erica earned a BA in Economics and English from Boston College and an MBA from NYU Stern School of Business. Her time at Boston College shaped a lasting commitment to service and community-building – values that inspired her involvement with The New York Foundling and its mission to empower children with the resources and care they need to thrive.
Junior Board The Junior Board is a dynamic group of young professionals in their 40s and under dedicated to volunteering their time, talents, and energy to raise critical funds for The Foundling.
