Select Clients

I am fortunate to work across a variety of industries with innovative organizations that are often pioneers in their space. Clients with an intense desire to be more, openness to do things differently, and a commitment to do what they do really well are the best match for my capabilities. 

Some of my clients include:


  • Jamie Drake, Principal and Founder

Drake Design Associates has been recognized by Architectural Digest as an AD100 top global design firm. Jamie Drake and his firm provide both architectural and interior design services to an elite clientele including one of NYC's most powerful public figures.


  • Ty Walrod, co-founder & CEO

Bright Funds is a hot tech startup based in San Francisco working to transform how people give money to charities. Bright Funds manages funds of carefully selected nonprofits doing exceptional work in addressing the social challenges of our time, such as environmental protection, access to clean water, basic education, poverty alleviation, accessible health care, and response to global disasters.


  • Rob Dennis, Founder & CEO

People.co is a stealth early-stage company backed by some of the world's top investors and currently in private beta with some of the world's most sophisticated companies. People.co is committed to transforming how scarce talent is identified, assessed and attracted. 


  • Matt Bernardo, COO
  • Andrew Greene, SVP of Marketing & Development
  • David Raper, SVP of Business Enterprise & HR

Housing Works is a healing community of people living with and affected by HIV/AIDS serving the mission to end the dual crises of homelessness and AIDS through relentless advocacy, the provision of lifesaving services, and entrepreneurial businesses. Housing Works is often referred to as the "social enterprise" given it funds a vast majority of its operations from innovative businesses. 


  • Meredith Ryan-Reid, Head of Accident and Health, North America

Starr Companies is a global insurance and financial services organization providing innovative risk management solutions. Maurice "Hank" Greenberg, who led AIG for nearly 40 years, is Chairman and CEO.


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  • Joshua Smith, Principal

Joshua Smith Inc. is a Manhattan based interior design firm. His interiors are a beautiful kaleidoscope of materials and furnishings that reflect the individuals inhabiting the space. His designs are clean, classic and edited, often grounded in tradition while incorporating modern elements. Previously he worked for AD100 designer S.R. Grambrel and is a graduate of New York School of Interior Design. 


  • Zachery Barnett, Executive Director

Abzyme Research Foundation is a non-profit organization created to tackle the greatest pandemic of our time by funding cutting edge science. The Foundation is exploring a new branch of immunology and soon will start Phase 1 FDA human trials for a functional cure for AIDS.


  • Peter McGough, CEO

McDermott & McGough are contemporary artists known for their painting, photography, sculpture and film. They are based in Dublin and NYC.


  • Ken Wampler, Founding Director

Alpha Workshops has provided job training and healing in the visual arts for nearly 20 years. Their workforce development programs target persons living with HIV/AIDS. As a social enterprise, Alpha Workshops also produces high quality products like furniture, wallpapers and venetian plaster; their products were used in the Gracie Mansion during Mayor Bloomberg's administration. 
 


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  • Miranda Brooks, Principal & CEO

Miranda Brooks is a prominent landscape architect, transforming outdoor spaces across the globe. She is also a contributing editor for American Vogue, covering homes and gardens. 
 


  • Global Hedge Fund, Client name confidential.

One of the world's largest and best performing global hedge funds.