Mercy University | New York | Icebreaker

Mercy University | New York | Icebreaker

Members

Dr. Samuel Ticha E.dD PCC PMP DTM

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Mindfulness," as Harvard psychologist Dr. Ellen Langer defines it, is the art of noticing what is new in the present moment. But what happens when we notice new things that are not in line with our preferred world view? I take this a step further by focusing on equanimity—the ability to remain non-dichotomous, open, and balanced, even in complex situations. Governance refers to the system of rules, practices, processes, and structures used to direct, control, and manage an organization, country, or society. It involves how decisions are made, implemented, and monitored to ensure accountability, transparency, fairness, and alignment with strategic objectives. In a corporate context, governance focuses on the responsibilities of the board of directors and senior management in overseeing the organization to protect stakeholders' interests and ensure sustainable growth. In the realm of corporate governance, where intricate processes, regulations, and structures intersect, an equanimity mindset is not just beneficial; it's transformative. As a mindful corporate governance specialist, I guide leaders across industries to: 1. Shape how situations are perceived, ensuring leaders articulate their perspectives while empowering others to express their voices. 2. Master the art of managing conversations, creating environments where meaningful and strategic dialogue can flourish. 3. Actively listen and discern the future trajectory of their organizations, fostering foresight and adaptability. 🔍 My Vision & Approach: I am driven by a mission to elevate corporate governance to new heights by blending rigorous strategic frameworks with the principles of mindful board dynamics. With a background rich in boardroom dynamics, teaching, and facilitating corporate governance, board, and executive development, leading flagship products and projects, I deliver transformative solutions that enhance decision-making and strategic alignment. I firmly believe that effective governance goes beyond compliance—it requires a balance of quantitative metrics and qualitative insights to cultivate a culture of accountability, transparency, and meaningful impact. 🚀 Ready to Drive Growth and Transformation: If your organization is seeking a Corporate Governance Director who can align governance strategies with your mission and drive sustainable growth, let's connect. I am eager to bring my expertise, innovative mindset, and unwavering commitment to advancing your organization's governance excellence. #CorporateGovernace#BoardDynamics #StrategicGovernance #ExecutiveDevelopment

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Chief Financial Officer at Mercy University | Strategic and Financial Leadership

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"The Duchess of Accounting" | Thought Leader | Technologist | Tax Strategist | Toolbox Powerhouse | Author | Educator | Mentor

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Business Leader, Former Global Group President at Estee Lauder, Board Member

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Co-founder. Product Leader. Engineer. Extrovert. Focused. Passionate. Multi-time startup founder, with 11+ years in Product and 16+ years in Engineering. Previous ventures and industries range from Event Planning Tech (Linute), College Social Media (Tapt), Healthcare Tech (Johnson & Johnson), Development Agency (Rocket & Mouse), and Restaurant Tech (Lunchbox). I've built teams and platforms that scaled with organizations, and have taken projects from 0 to 1. Most recently I've co-founded and led Product at Lunchbox, taking the startup from idea to a Series B funded company that powers 5,000+ restaurants across the US and Canada, and over 70 million orders online.

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Strategy, A.I. & Analytics, Transformation | Occasional 👼🏽 Inv(Join: angel.co/hqvc/syndicate) | X-Adjunct Analytics Professor 🗽

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Highly analytical, experienced product marketer with a focus on growth acquisition. Skilled in all aspects of growth including SEO, Paid, Lifecycle, Social, and Content with chops in data science (SQL).

Calvin Thomas, MBA

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Extensive background in information systems technologies, with proficiency in the design and development of object oriented applications with complex graphical user interfaces. Expertise in the full system life cycle, from architecture to implementation. Team player with excellent analytical, communication, and teaching skills. Specialties: C#, VB.Net, VB 6.0, ASP.Net, Winforms, Webforms, Web Services, Silverlight, WPF, WCF, WF, MVC, MVVM, XAML, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, TypeScript, Nodejs, Angular, React, Razor, Bootstrap, Knockout, Blockchain, Ethereum ERC20, Solidity, Truffle, Ganache, Xamarin, XML, LINQ, SQL Server, T/SQL, ADO.Net, Entity Framework, SSIS, SSRS, Oracle, PL/SQL, MongoDB, MSMQ, TFS, Git, SVN, Visual Studio, Python, Android Studio, AWS, Azure, DevExpress, Telerik, Kendo, Crystal Reports, Active Reports, Office Automation

Cristina Vasile

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