Board of directors

The people who keep the lights on.

Six Staten Islanders who run businesses, build community and keep us honest. You'll meet most of them at Dream Tank.

Real photo: Hala Maroc, portrait

Hala Maroc

Founder and CEO, Build A Dream Incubator

Hala Maroc is a multimedia personality, serial entrepreneur, culture curator, artist and wellness advocate.

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Hala Maroc is a multimedia personality, serial entrepreneur, culture curator, artist and wellness advocate. Founder and CEO, Build A Dream Incubator.

Real photo: Roxanne Mustafa, portrait

Roxanne Mustafa

Rock Tech Data & Design

Roxanne Mustafa is a Palestinian-American who was born and raised in Brooklyn and now lives on Staten Island.

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Roxanne Mustafa is a Palestinian-American who was born and raised in Brooklyn and now lives on Staten Island. Rock Tech Data & Design.

Real photo: Kelly Vilar, portrait

Kelly Vilar

Founder and CEO, Staten Island Urban Center

Kelly Vilar is the founder and CEO of the Staten Island Urban Center, a community development through community involvement organization.

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Kelly Vilar is the founder and CEO of the Staten Island Urban Center, a community development through community involvement organization. Founder and CEO, Staten Island Urban Center.

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Lori Love

Creative and entrepreneur

Lori Love is a dynamic creative and entrepreneur committed to fostering connections and collaborations.

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Lori Love is a dynamic creative and entrepreneur committed to fostering connections and collaborations. Creative and entrepreneur.

Real photo: Gené Jones, portrait

Gené Jones

Board member

Raised by first-generation Haitian-American parents, Gené's story started in Long Island.

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Raised by first-generation Haitian-American parents, Gené's story started in Long Island. Board member.

Real photo: Elaine Messi, portrait

Elaine Messi

Staten Island real estate

Elaine Messi is a powerhouse in Staten Island real estate and a true community champion.

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Elaine Messi is a powerhouse in Staten Island real estate and a true community champion. Staten Island real estate.

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