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Barton L. Jackson II

Executive Director, NGLCCNY
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Barton Lee Jackson II (he/him/his) possesses a 16-year career in banking with an expertise in small business and nonprofit. A serial volunteer and LGBTQ+ economic activist, Barton regularly creates, manages, and executes on programmatic financial education at the intersection of business and diverse communities. Prior to assuming the role of Executive Director, he proudly served as an ambassador and LGBTBE certification site visitor of nglccNY. When he is not working on the business case and economic opportunities of LGBTQ+ New Yorkers, he enjoys abstract painting and illustration.

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Phyllis Mehalakes

Phyllis Mehalakes
Ambassadors Committee Chair
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The Ambassadors Committee welcomes event participants, discusses membership benefits with members and guests, and manages the twice-annual New Members’ Breakfast. Phyllis is an associate real estate broker with Compass. She specializes in the sale of residential properties in Manhattan and Brooklyn including co-ops, condos, townhouses, multi-family homes, and investment properties.
David Walters

David Walters
Corporate Relations Co-Chair
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Anthony Mak

Anthony Mak
Community-Business Outreach Chair
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The Long Island and Regional NY Engagement Committee engages with Long Island-based members and NGLCC Certified LGBT Business Enterprise companies through professional, personal and corporate programs. We plan and execute Long Island-based events and work strategically with local businesses to integrate them into the chamber with a guided view of how to leverage certification and the chamber to elevate their business. Partnering with the Corporate Engagement Committee, we identify local Corporate Partner opportunities for nglcc. Additionally, we engage with regions throughout NY State to provide strategic direction to grow nglccNY in their local area. Kevin is the founder and owner of Claus Coaching and Consulting LLC, specializing in leadership development, employee engagement, and executive and career coaching. Claus Coaching and Consulting LLC is a Certified LGBTBE.
Gina Santoriello

Gina Santoriello
Corporate Relations Co-Chair
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