Current Title: Associate, US Growth Strategy & Ops, DoorDash
Education: B.A., Journalism, Boston University; B.S, Political Science and Public Policy, Boston University
Achievement: Academic Scholarship Recipient; Cum Laude Graduate; Dual-Degree Program
Prior Experience in Non-profit: Petey Greene Educational Volunteer/MA Policy Program Intern; Drug Policy Alliance Policy Internship; D.C. Tenant Advocacy Outreach & Education Internship
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.
Steven Shi works in investment banking at Ardea Partners, with prior experience at Truist and Lincoln International. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Southern California with a BS in Business Administration, where he helped launch the distribution division of the nonprofit Team Awareness Combating Overdose. After graduation, he joined the NY Foundling Junior Board to continue making an impact outside of his career.
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.
Rebecca Rothbart is currently an MBA Candidate at The Wharton School, Class of 2026, and formerly a Creative Strategist at Spotify. For undergrad, she graduated from the University of Michigan in 2017 with a Major in Communication & Digital Studies. She joined the Junior Board after volunteering during the Holiday Drive in 2021 and was inspired by all the other interrelated programs offered, particularly around the topic of mental health. She now serves as the Co-Chair of New Membership and Outreach for The New York Foundling Junior Board. She is also an active volunteer with Free Arts NYC and the T. Howard Foundation.
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.
Carly Risom is a Vice President at H.I.G. Capital, a global private equity firm with $70 billion in assets under management. At H.I.G., Carly is a member of the Portfolio Operations Human Capital team, where she focuses on C-suite recruitment across the firm’s 100+ portfolio companies.
Prior to joining H.I.G., Carly spent two years at Cerberus Capital as a member of the Firm’s Operations & Advisory platform, where she supported leadership needs across Cerberus’ 70+ portfolio companies. During her tenure, she and her team successfully completed various C-suite searches, as well as expanded the Firm’s advisory network to support the diligence needs of the private equity, corporate credit and real estate funds.
Carly began her career in executive recruiting at Spencer Stuart, where she was a member of the Global Consumer practice with a specialty in Retail, Apparel & Luxury Goods. During her tenure, Carly supported more than 65 searches, working closely with stakeholders at both Fortune 100 retailers as well as private equity sponsors.
Carly graduated from Lehigh University, magna cum laude, with a bachelor’s degree in Political Science and a double minor in Business and Environmental Studies.
Carly’s commitment to giving back to her community began in high school, where she served as a member of a youth program that supported both local community needs and those of underprivileged neighborhoods across the country. She graduated with over 1,000 hours of community service in 2015. Eager to both give back to the city she has called home since 2019 and also support the integrity of the American foster care system, she joined the Foundling Junior Board in the spring of 2024.
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.
Pranav Reddy is COO of imPAC Labs, a cybersecurity startup, with prior experience in operational roles in tech and as a consultant at McKinsey. He graduated from NYU’s Stern School of Business with a degree in Finance and Computing & Data Science, where he also served as Class President. Pranav joined the New York Foundling in 2024 after being drawn to its educational and community support initiatives.
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.
Hayley is currently a Product Marketing Manager at Meta. She holds a BS in Finance and Economics from The George Washington University and an MBA from Northwestern Kellogg School of Management. Prior to joining The Foundling Junior Board in 2022 she served as Vice President of the New York Chapter of United Women in Business. Hayley was originally drawn to The Foundling because of its dedication to helping individuals with developmental differences, like her uncle, live fulfilling lives by offering opportunities for employment and personal growth. And she remains motivated by The Foundling’s many initiatives that have supported children, adults, and families for over 150 years.
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.
Finance Analyst at BNY and an MBA candidate at NYU Stern. Graduated from the University of Virginia with a degree in Economics and has previously been involved with Ronald McDonald House Charities.
Passionate about community engagement and joined The Foundling’s Junior Board to make a positive impact on children and families in New York City.
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.
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.
