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A Few Past Contributors:

The Oliver Bennett Agency (OBA) proudly acknowledges the invaluable contributions of industry-leading speakers who have shared their expertise across a range of dynamic discussions hosted by the agency and its subsidiaries. These thought leaders, innovators, and changemakers have provided insightful perspectives on critical topics including equitable development, sustainable infrastructure, and transformative community investment. Their participation has enriched our dialogues, inspiring actionable strategies that drive progress and create lasting impact in the industries we serve. We extend our deepest gratitude to all speakers for their dedication and thought-provoking contributions.

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Thomas J. Foley

Commissioner, New York City Department of Design & Construction

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L. Charlie Oliver

Founder, Oliver Bennett Agency,

Equitable Infrastructure Group &

Green Building Worldwide 

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Jeff Arrowsmith

Managing Director, Capital Markets and Affordable Housing

CBRE

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Joseph Ferrara

Principal, BFC Partners 

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Jannet Walker-Ford

Senior Vice President & Principal Director, National Transit & Rail Business Line Leader, WSP

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Joseph Bonsignore

President & CEO,

SYSTRA USA

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Kiumars Q. Amiri

Executive Director, Capital Projects

NYC Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice

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Tanvi Pandya

Executive Director, BQE, Design Build & Emergency Contracts at NYCDOT

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Jeremy Shannon

Director of Sustainability, Climate Action Group, Gensler

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Rory M. Christian

Chair & CEO,

New York Public Service Commission

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Justin E. Driscoll

President & CEO

New York Power Authority

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Doreen Harris

President & CEO

New York State Energy Research and Development Authority

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Alexis Pelosi

Senior Advisor, Office of the Secretary

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

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Jennifer Bloom Leone

Assistant Commissioner and Chief Sustainability Officer, New York City Department of Housing, Preservation & Development

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Steve Giordano

VP & Operations Manager,

Greater New York Region,

Arora Engineers, Inc.

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Michel Rojkind

Principal, Rojkind Arquitectos 

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Steven Winter

Founder, Chairman,

Steven Winter Associates

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Calvin Butler, Jr.

President & CEO

Exelon

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Matthjis Bouw

Founder, One Architecture 

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Asaf Yogev

Director of Design

CTA Architects

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Ismene Speliotis

Executive Director,

MHANY Management Inc.

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Michael Fletcher

Commercial Segment Manager,

BASF 

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Simon Koster

Principal

JDS Development Group

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Alison Novak

Vice President,

The Hudson Companies

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