Rooftops Project

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The Rooftops Conference 2011 is the Center's first national symposium focused on the role of the real estate occupied by not-for-profit organizations in connection with their charitable puposes.  Our goal is to provide a forum for meaningful discussion, panel discussions with leading not-for-profit and real estate industry professionals, and a chance to meet colleagues in the social sector.  You will want to be here!

DETAILS:

This full-day conference will begin with a continental breakfast at 8:45am and panels will be held continually throughout the day.  The conference also includes a luncheon with presentation and an afternoon networking reception.

Date & Time: Friday, May 20, 2011 - 8:45am to 3:30pm

Location: New York Law School -- 185 West Broadway, New York, New York 10013


Agenda

Moderator: James Hagy, Distinguished Adjunct Professor, New York Law School

Speakers and panelists already confirmed include:

  • Christelle Bron, Managing Director, Consulting Services, Studley
  • Richard R. Buery, Jr., President & CEO, Children's Aid Society
  • Sue Chin, Vice President of Planning and Design & Chief Architect, Wildlife Conservation Society
  • Florence Davis, President, The Starr Foundation
  • Susanna Fodor, Partner, Jones Day New York
  • Amy Gavaris, Senior Advisor, New York Restoration Project
  • Michael Horvitz, Chair of the Board of Trustees, Cleveland Museum of Art
  • A. Robert Jaeger, Executive Director, Partners for Sacred Places
  • Ron Keller, Vice President & General Manager, Johnson Controls, Inc.
  • Alice Korngold, President & CEO, Korngold Consulting
  • Ashley Marsh, Coordinator, Open Hands Studio, Cannon Design
  • Richard Matasar, Dean & President, New York Law School
  • Maureen O'Brien, Manager of Real Estate, Archdiocese of Chicago
  • Manuel Patino, Executive Director of Global Energy and Sustainability, JPMorgan Chase
  • Ira Schuman, Executive Vice President, Director and Co-Branch Manager, Studley New York
  • Sheena Wright, President & CEO, Abyssinian Development Corporation

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