Esma is an HR professional and career coach serving as Chief Operations Officer at Hirschen Singer & Epstein LLP, where she leads operational initiatives for the growing NYC real estate law firm.
Her extensive background includes roles at Houlihan Lokey, Covenant House International, Spectronics Corporation, FFO, and Pretium Partners. In 2019, she founded Sonam Consulting, providing HR consulting and advisory, and career coaching for early career professionals. 
A first-generation American with a BBA from Baruch College, Esma is SHRM-SCP certified and pursuing International Coaching Federation accreditation.

Azret is a New York City native who transitioned from real estate to build a distinguished 15+ year technology career in financial services. With deep expertise in private markets, life insurance, and alternative investments, he currently serves as CTO and Head of Investment Operations at Yieldstreet, where he architects innovative technology solutions enabling institutional and individual investors to access private market opportunities. His leadership experience includes senior roles at Northwestern Mutual, LearnVest, and WeWork. A dedicated father of three and active soccer and tae kwon do coach, Azret resides in River Vale, New Jersey.

Edina Vukic is a healthcare executive with over 25 years of experience transforming healthcare delivery through strategic leadership and value-based care initiatives. As Principal of Best Suited Solutions, LLC, she specializes in provider engagement, population health management, and operational excellence.
Her career includes executive roles at COPE Health Solutions, EmblemHealth, and Affinity Health Plan, consistently driving organizational growth while enhancing quality outcomes and reducing costs. Edina excels in developing healthcare partnerships, P&L management, and stakeholder alignment.
A recognized industry thought leader, she has presented at conferences and co-authored publications on value-based care. She holds a Master's in Organizational Leadership and Six Sigma Green Belt certification.

Kumrija (Kim) Ganic leads the Private Placements Team at Genworth Investments. With approximately 24 years of credit industry experience spanning both sell-side and buy-side roles, Kim began her career as a Leverage Finance analyst at Moody's before spending 11 years in various credit risk positions within UBS's Leverage Finance team. For the past decade at Genworth, she has specialized in analyzing private placement investment opportunities and maintaining portfolio surveillance. Her extensive background encompasses credit risk assessment, leveraged finance, and institutional investment management across multiple market cycles.  

Nurija Basic is a leader with over 10 years of experience across the retail, banking, and real estate industries. She holds an MBA from the University of Connecticut, specializing in Human Resources Management.
Nurija excels in strategic planning, team development, and financial oversight, consistently exceeding revenue goals while implementing efficient operational systems. Her expertise includes stakeholder management, program implementation, and community partnership development.
She has successfully managed budgets, reduced costs while maintaining quality, built vendor relationships, and designed recognition programs. Nurija's collaborative approach and proven track record in enhancing organizational sustainability and community impact make her a valuable asset to any organization.

Sendiya serves as Senior Account Manager in the Commercial Lines Department at Honig Conte Porrino, a role she has held since 2023. With over 20 years in the insurance industry, she specializes in business, property, and construction coverage while also managing personal lines including auto and home insurance. Her extensive experience spans complex commercial risk assessment and client relationship management across diverse sectors. Sendiya's deep understanding of construction insurance regulations and risk profiles, combined with her comprehensive knowledge of both commercial and personal markets, enables her to provide valuable strategic insights on risk management and regulatory compliance to the board.