“I came to Coro with an appreciation for regional local government and how it could improve people’s everyday lives. However, I had absolutely no understanding of the business sector, labor community or the role that media plays in shaping our views about reality. While at the time I entered the Coro Fellows program I would have described myself as an “activist”, I didn’t have a good handle on how to channel my ambition and energy to be more impactful. 

Coro, my training director and my Fellows classmates opened my eyes to a world I never knew and the complexities of decision making. It provided for me the foundation to enjoy a diverse career that has included 35 years as a senior executive on Wall Street, various corporate, civic and non-profit governance roles as well as leadership roles within the New York City’s African American community. Without a doubt, the nine months I spent as a Coro Fellow and the relationships I made gave me the confidence I needed to reach greater heights and literally changed my life by providing me with tools for personal growth and effectiveness.”