June 23, 2026
The "40 Under 40" recognition celebrates 40 young leaders under the age of 40 who have demonstrated exceptional achievement, innovation, and community impact in their fields. This spotlight honors professionals who are driving change, contributing to the economic and cultural vitality of their communities, and shaping the future of industries ranging from business and design to nonprofit and public service. Being featured in 40 Under 40 is a prestigious acknowledgment of leadership, dedication, and promise, highlighting the next generation of influential figures from the St. John's region and beyond.
Hanya Abdalla, ’22TCB, ’23MS
Hanya Abdalla is a dedicated community leader committed to service, collaboration, and sustainable neighborhood growth. As Project Manager at the Staten Island Economic Development Corporation, she leverages her finance background to facilitate grants, support Business Improvement Districts and Neighborhood Associations, and deliver impactful initiatives that drive foot traffic and consumer engagement across Staten Island. Her work helps small businesses increase visibility, attract new customers, and generate sustained growth. Working closely with business leaders, community organizations, and elected officials, Hanya remains committed to strengthening neighborhoods and creating meaningful local impact. She also serves as Co-Chair of the GOLD alumni association.
Joseph Addona, ‘14TCB
Joseph Addona is a Regional Manager at Teads, where he has built his career in New York City’s fast-paced media and marketing landscape. He came to St. John’s on an athletic scholarship to play lacrosse, an experience that helped shape his discipline and leadership. Joseph credits St. John’s with teaching him the importance of accountability, honesty, and believing that anything is possible. Being selected for the inaugural Tobin 40 Under 40 is a meaningful honor and a reflection of a journey that, as he notes, began in his twenties on campus.
Thomas Berman, ’12MBA
Thomas Berman is a seasoned sports marketing executive currently serving as Director, North America Marketing at Bally’s Sportsbook & Casino, where he leads strategic growth initiatives across the Sportsbook business. He began his career at St. John’s as a Sports Marketing Graduate Assistant in Athletics while earning his MBA, an experience that laid the foundation for his leadership in integrated marketing and revenue generation. He later held progressive roles with the New York Jets, the National Hockey League, and the New York Racing Association. Thomas credits his time at St. John’s as instrumental in shaping his leadership approach and continued success in the sports industry.
Kevin Brennan, ’14TCB
Kevin Brennan serves as Deputy Director for Market Analysis for the New York State Office of Cannabis Management, where he is helping architect the regulatory operating system for the state’s emerging market. His career has been defined by transforming complex data into actionable strategy, previously leading high-impact analytics teams at Capital One and KPMG US. Throughout his work, Kevin has pioneered analytical frameworks and automation initiatives that have generated significant value and improved operational efficiency. He remains committed to leveraging data to drive social equity and institutional transparency within the public sector while helping shape one of New York’s most closely watched emerging industries.
Luke Cortina, ’19TCB
Luke Cortina is a Financial Advisor and Certified Financial Planner with Morgan Stanley. He began his career with the firm as an intern during his junior year at St. John’s University and later returned in 2021 after spending two years at Protiviti. Luke works closely with individuals, families, corporations, and nonprofit organizations, providing holistic wealth management planning and advice. What he enjoys most about his role is building genuine, long-lasting relationships with clients across the country and helping them achieve their specific financial goals. His career reflects a strong commitment to trust, service, and long-term financial guidance.
Chris Dare, ’14TCB
Chris Dare is a New York-based illusionist, mentalist, and entrepreneur whose career reflects the creativity and leadership celebrated by the Tobin College of Business. Through his Dare to Believe™ brand, he has transformed traditional magic into a sophisticated tool for corporate innovation and global connection, with performances for numerous Fortune 500 companies. His work also reflects St. John’s Vincentian mission through Magic with a Mission, an initiative that has supported more than 50 charitable organizations. Beyond performance, Chris manages a diverse business portfolio that includes nine companies and commercial real estate investments, exemplifying the entrepreneurial spirit of a Tobin graduate.
John DeMarinis, ’10TCB
John DeMarinis is a financial advisor with Blue Ocean Wealth Solutions, a MassMutual firm, where he leads a successful advisory practice based in East Hills, NY. Over more than 16 years in the financial industry, he has built lifelong client relationships through personalized guidance, best-interest recommendations, and ongoing service. As his practice has grown, he has developed a strong support team dedicated to delivering exceptional client care. His commitment to the profession has earned him numerous industry designations, Million Dollar Round Table recognition, multiple Leader’s Conference Qualifications, and Long Island Business News’ 2025 Business Leaders and Finance Award.
Christina Demos, ’10TCB, ’11MS
Christina Demos is a Senior Vice President at Blackstone, where she leads tax compliance for the firm’s private equity investment funds and affiliated entities. Her role includes coordinating tax information from portfolio companies, overseeing U.S. tax filings with external advisors, and reporting to investors. In addition to compliance oversight, Christina is actively involved in tax planning, research, and diligence matters. Before joining Blackstone in 2015, she was a Tax Senior at KPMG, providing tax services to private equity and hedge fund clients.
Francesca DiMura, ’14TCB, ’15MBA
Francesca DiMura is a Senior Manager at PwC specializing in accounting and auditing for clients in the wealth and asset management sector. With more than a decade of experience, she has led complex financial engagements, streamlined valuation and reporting processes, and managed high-performing audit teams. She also serves on PwC’s internal faculty, supporting training and recruiting initiatives across career stages. Francesca remains deeply connected to St. John’s as an EIRP alumna, Tobin Alumni Association member, and former GOLD membership committee chair. Her commitment to service extends to leadership roles in community organizations and longstanding volunteer work with major national events.
Kristoffer O’niel Duncan, ’11CCPS, ’14MBA
Kristoffer O’niel Duncan is a senior technical program management leader at Meta, where he drives initiatives across AI hardware infrastructure, augmented and virtual reality platforms, and machine learning developer tools. He currently leads efforts to integrate AI into Meta’s internal software development stack. Over the past decade, he has advanced within the company after transitioning from earlier roles in data analytics across the health insurance and video game industries. Kristoffer began his career by founding a real estate startup and credits his time in campus recreation at St. John’s for shaping the human-centered leadership style he brings to his work and mentorship.
Tyler Eyre, ’13TCB
Tyler Eyre is an Executive Producer at CBS News, where he directs editorial strategy across several hours of programming. Previously, he led broadcast operations in live television at CNBC and was part of the creative team that developed original programming. Tyler has built a career at the intersection of journalism, storytelling, and production leadership, shaping news coverage and audience engagement on a national scale. A graduate of St. John’s University with a degree in economics, he also holds a master’s degree in journalism from NYU. He lives in California with his wife and daughter.
Akua Frempong, ’07TCB, ’08MS
Akua Frempong is a Tax Partner in EY’s Tax practice, where she serves as a strategic advisor to clients across a wide range of industries. She provides expertise in financial statement tax reporting and guides organizations through complex transformational events, including acquisitions, divestitures, restructurings, and IPOs. Akua began her career at EY and became one of the youngest professionals admitted to the firm’s Tax Partner group at age 34. She is deeply committed to mentoring future leaders through St. John’s and EY professional networks and also serves on both the Board of Governors and Board of Advisors for the Tobin College of Business.
Katherine Galbo, ’15TCB
Katherine Galbo is a creative director and marketing strategist who builds brands at the intersection of culture and impact. After launching award-winning campaigns for some of the world’s most recognizable entertainment brands at Paramount and Viacom, she now leads global creative and brand strategy at Global Citizen, the world’s largest movement dedicated to ending extreme poverty. Her work has helped drive global broadcasts, large-scale campaigns, and partnerships that mobilize millions of people and billions in commitments toward social change. Katherine credits programs like EIRP and the National Student Advertising Competition with laying the foundation for her purpose-driven career.
Pedro Gomez, ’09TCB, ’11MBA
Pedro Gomez is the founder and principal designer of Studio Pedro Rafael, a Seattle-based interior design firm recognized for its refined, architecturally grounded residential work. Before establishing his practice, Pedro spent nearly a decade in the advertising industry leading impactful campaigns for major brands including Adidas, Barnes & Noble, and Liberty Mutual, experience that continues to shape his strategic, narrative-driven approach to design. As a student, he was deeply involved in campus life and remains engaged as a member of the McCallen Society. He lives in Seattle with his husband, John Kelly, ’09TCB, ’11MBA.
Maria Gonzalez Bullon, ’18CCPS, ’20MBA
Maria Gonzalez Bullon serves as Associate Director of Development for the Tobin College of Business at St. John’s University, where she identifies, cultivates, and solicits donors while building meaningful relationships that keep alumni and supporters engaged with the University. Maria began her fundraising career as a Graduate Assistant in Athletic Development before transitioning into a full-time role following graduation. A proud alumna and former member of the St. John’s Women’s Soccer team, she brings a global perspective shaped by her roots in Salamanca, Spain, and a deep personal commitment to advancing student success and institutional growth.
Janaki Haddad, '12TCB, '13MS
Janaki Haddad is a Vice President at Evercore on the Real Estate investment banking team. Prior to joining Evercore, Janaki worked at Credit Suisse in their Real Estate investment banking team. Janaki has advised on a variety of large M&A transactions in the Real Estate and Hospitality sectors. Janaki received two degrees from the Tobin College of Business: her bachelor's degree in Accounting in 2012 and her master's degree in taxation in 2013. Janaki received her MBA from Columbia Business School in 2019.
Jorge Jorge, ’10TCB, ’13MS
Jorge L. Jorge is a real estate executive with more than 20 years of experience in property management and multifamily housing operations. He currently oversees property operations across the management brands of Gilbane Development Company, supporting a national portfolio that includes mixed-income multifamily communities, assisted living facilities, and student housing. Throughout his career, Jorge has held leadership roles at Lisa Management and RiseBoro Community Partnership, where he led large residential portfolios and compliance initiatives. He is also the founder of Leather Street Realty. His career reflects a strong commitment to operational excellence, housing access, and community-focused leadership.
John Kelly, ’09TCB, ’11MBA
John Kelly has held executive roles at leading global brands and currently serves as Vice President of Loyalty and Partnerships at T-Mobile. He previously spent seven years at Nike, most recently as Head of Global Membership, following several product leadership roles at American Express in New York City. As a student, John was a highly engaged campus leader, serving in Student Government, RedZone, and the Student Programming Board. As an alumnus, he remains a frequent guest speaker and mentor to current students. He lives in Seattle with his husband, Pedro Gomez, ’09TCB, ’11MBA, founder of Studio Pedro Rafael.
John Kenny, ’13TCB
John Kenny is a Vice President in Citizenship at Barclays, where he leads initiatives focused on driving social impact across the Americas. He manages key nonprofit partnerships and oversees volunteer programs that leverage colleagues’ skills to support communities. Prior to joining the Citizenship team, John worked in Finance at Barclays. He also serves on the Board of Directors of the Developmental Disabilities Institute, contributing to both communications and fundraising efforts. A dedicated advocate for service, he has completed a seven-day, 130-mile fundraising walk from Brooklyn to Montauk three times. John and his wife, Ellen McBurney, are proudly raising two future Johnnies, Lily and Maeve.
Christopher T. M. Khan, ’18TCB
Christopher T. M. Khan is the Chief Compliance Officer at Universal Casualty RRG, where he has built a distinguished career in the private insurance sector. With more than a decade of experience, he was recognized as a 2025 RISE “35 Under 35” award recipient and holds both the NAMIC Mutual Insurance Director designation and the ICCIE Certificate in Captive Insurance. Christopher remains actively engaged with St. John’s through volunteer service on the GOLD Committee and as a men’s basketball season ticket holder. He continues to pursue additional professional credentials and brings a global perspective shaped by travel to 25 countries.
Lubna Lundy, ’10TCB
Lubna Lundy is Director of Investment Product at Fidelity Investments, where she helps develop and deliver investment solutions that empower professionals and everyday investors alike. With more than 15 years of experience in financial services, Lubna has built a career at the intersection of product innovation and purpose. She is especially passionate about financial literacy, using creative storytelling and social media to introduce emerging and underrepresented communities to the power of investing. Throughout her career, Lubna has remained committed to demystifying markets and helping individuals build wealth, retire with dignity, and achieve their long-term financial goals.
Sanya Makhani, ’10TCB, ’12MBA
Sanya Makhani is a Marketing Technology executive at Google, where she leads global product strategy and engineering teams to transform customer experiences and drive revenue growth. Prior to Google, she spent a decade at American Express, redefining card member experiences across international markets and strategic partnerships. Known for bridging enterprise strategy with agile execution, Sanya is a data-driven leader passionate about eliminating operational silos to elevate the user journey. Outside the boardroom, she enjoys fitness, traveling with her husband and two sons, and giving back to her alma mater as a recently appointed adjunct professor at St. John’s.
Jeremain Malcolm, '14TCB, '14MS
Born in Brooklyn, New York, Jeremain is a first-generation Jamaican college graduate whose journey has been defined by resilience, ambition, and hard work. While at St. John’s, he worked three jobs across three boroughs in a single day, an experience that strengthened his discipline and drive. He earned both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in just five years, reflecting his commitment to growth and achievement. Today, Jeremain serves as a Managing Director at Gen II Fund Services in the private equity space, where he brings expertise in corporate products and operations and a strong track record of delivering cross-functional impact.
Marco Marchitelli, ’10MBA
Marco Marchitelli is an Associate Director in Protiviti’s Risk & Compliance practice, where he leads complex, regulatory-driven transformations for global financial institutions. With more than 15 years of experience across asset management, banking, and capital markets, he has spearheaded high-impact initiatives spanning benchmark reform, collateral optimization, finance transformation, and operating model redesign. Marco’s work modernizes infrastructure, strengthens controls, and drives measurable operational efficiency. His background spans both sell-side and buy-side environments, bringing a rare blend of front-office perspective and risk discipline to highly regulated and fast-moving financial sectors.
Carla Marian-Davis, ’14TCB, ’15MS
Carla Marian-Davis is an Executive Director at Morgan Stanley, where she serves as Head of Transactional Deposit Products within the firm’s Wealth Management division. In this role, she helps build next-generation cash management solutions that enhance how clients manage and access liquidity. Carla began her career at Morgan Stanley more than a decade ago as a Summer Analyst and has since held roles across Internal Audit, Corporate Treasury, and leadership positions within the firm’s U.S. Banks Marketing organization. A native of Queens, she lives in Sunnyside with her husband and daughter.
Elin Minasi O’Brien, ’10TCB, ’14L
Elin Minasi O’Brien is Executive Director and Co-Head of the Investment Structuring Team for the Unified Global Alternatives business at UBS. She oversees the structuring, due diligence, and deal negotiations of hedge fund and private credit portfolios and investments. Elin also leads volunteer efforts within her business unit, including hands-on service projects and fundraising initiatives that reflect the Vincentian values she embraced at St. John’s. She first attended St. John’s as a finance student and member of the Student-Managed Investment Fund before earning her law degree while working full time in the University’s Office of Advancement and Office of the President.
Mike Morettoni, ’14TCB
Mike Morettoni is Vice President of Consumer Marketing at Mastercard, where he leads U.S. campaigns that bring the brand’s iconic Priceless platform to life across music, sports, and culture. His work spans major partnerships including the TCS New York City Marathon, the McLaren Formula 1 Team, and the The Recording Academy’s GRAMMY Awards. Mike previously helped launch McCann New York’s Entertainment practice and has led integrated campaigns for brands including Cigna and Chick-fil-A. Today, his work sits at the intersection of culture and commerce, and he remains committed to mentoring St. John’s students as they launch careers of their own.
Tim Parker, ’14TCB
Tim Parker is a professional soccer player and defender for the New York Red Bulls. His career has spanned Major League Soccer and the United States Men’s National Team. After graduating from St. John’s, where he served as captain of the men’s soccer team, Tim was drafted by the Vancouver Whitecaps FC and went on to play for the Houston Dynamo FC, St. Louis City SC, and New England Revolution before returning to New York in 2025. He also represented the U.S. Men’s National Team from 2016 to 2019 and recently earned his MBA from Indiana University Kelley School of Business.
Leah Renga, ’19TCB, ’20MBA
Leah Renga is Assistant Vice President and Wealth Management Associate with the Sheehan Lorenzo Grein Group at Merrill, a wealth management team with a strong regional footprint and a disciplined client service model. A graduate of St. John’s accelerated BS/MBA program, Leah launched her career at Merrill and quickly emerged as a leader known for strategic thinking and talent development. As Market Coach for Western Long Island, she represents peers across Nassau County and Queens on a national stage. She also contributes to a Tobin task force focused on expanding pathways for future women leaders in finance and business.
Michael Richards, ’14TCB
Michael Richards is Vice President and Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch, where he has built a distinguished career over the past 12 years, beginning as an intern during his senior year at St. John’s. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional, Michael works closely with clients to assess their financial situations, develop tailored strategies, and provide ongoing plan reviews aligned with long-term goals. He also advises corporate clients on retirement plan oversight, drawing on his Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® designation to help ensure fiduciary standards and effective investment management.
Adom Robinson, ’17CCPS, ’19MBA
Adom Robinson is the Founder and CEO of Take One Sportswear, a global custom athletic apparel and equipment brand serving youth, collegiate, and professional sports programs worldwide. Since launching the company, he has built Take One into a platform that empowers athletes through storytelling, innovation, and access, delivering custom team uniforms and apparel with industry-leading turnaround times. Adom has collaborated with multiple NBA and NFL athletes, expanding the brand’s reach and cultural impact. His work sits at the intersection of entrepreneurship, sports, culture, and community, with a strong commitment to mentorship and purpose-driven leadership.
Christopher Scaglione, ’11TCB
Christopher Scaglione is a Reinsurance Broking Director and corporate strategy leader at Aon, specializing in casualty facultative lines with experience across direct and reinsurance markets. Over more than 13 years in the industry, he has supported the rebuild of Aon’s U.S. Casualty Facultative team, helped develop an internal regional reinsurer division, and co-developed the industry’s first reinsurance index fund, Marilla. His background spans global client leadership, insurance consulting, and strategic growth initiatives. Chris is also recognized for mentoring colleagues at Aon and students through St. John’s University’s mentorship program.
Joseph Scribani, ’16MBA
Joseph Scribani is Senior Manager of Product Marketing and Promotions for the New Jersey Devils, where he leads campaigns and initiatives that enhance the fan experience while driving meaningful revenue for the organization. Prior to joining the Devils, he oversaw marketing strategy for St. John’s University Athletics and Iona University Athletics, increasing attendance and strengthening brand visibility. Joseph’s connection to St. John’s began as a student working in Athletics, later serving as a Graduate Assistant in Athletic Marketing. He remains actively involved with the university as a season ticket holder and frequent guest speaker.
Leland Semien, ’14GSRM
Leland Semien is a Property Broker at Lockton in San Francisco, bringing a decade of commercial Property and Casualty insurance experience across middle market and large property segments. After graduating from Tobin, he launched his career at Zurich Insurance Group, where early mentorship and underwriting training shaped his passion for risk assessment and analytical problem-solving. Leland now manages a diverse book of business spanning technology, real estate, private equity, manufacturing, and healthcare. His career reflects a strong commitment to technical expertise, client impact, and continued professional growth.
Lenore Shimon, ’18MBA
Lenore Shimon is Vice President, Head of Account Based Marketing for Aladdin at BlackRock, where she leads global strategies and multi-channel programs that drive new business growth and deepen engagement with strategic clients. She previously led Sales Enablement for Aladdin, supporting go-to-market initiatives across the sales lifecycle. Before joining BlackRock, Lenore held roles at Broadridge Financial Solutions and in the sports industry with the New York Giants and Carolina Panthers. Her career reflects a strong foundation in marketing, client operations, and brand engagement, with a focus on strategic growth and relationship building.
Sophia Terzulli, ‘16TCB
Sophia Terzulli is an Assistant Vice President at Mosaic Insurance, where she was a founding member of the Environmental Casualty team. Since joining in 2024, she has played a key role in launching the company’s combined GL and PLL product, now a core driver of growth for the platform. Sophia began her career at AIG in the Environmental Casualty division before joining Liberty Mutual’s Ironshore, where she helped expand the combined GL and PLL portfolio and mentored junior underwriters. Today, she partners with brokers nationwide to structure complex environmental casualty and excess solutions.
Nick Thomas-Cárcamo, ’15TCB
Nick Thomas-Cárcamo is a Global Strategy Lead at WPP Media, where he leads global media strategy, thought leadership, and innovation for Electronic Arts. Since graduating from Tobin, Nick has built a career helping some of the world’s most recognizable brands sharpen their marketing strategies. His recent accomplishments include being selected for Google’s 2025 Masters of Leadership Summit, serving as a juror for the Festival of Media Global Awards, and crafting a winning strategy assignment for a new business pitch, reflecting his continued impact as a strategic leader in the industry. He remains an active alumnus and mentor to current students.
Chike Ubu, ’14TCB
Chike Ubu is a Business Development Leader at TEKsystems Global Services, where he drives enterprise growth across Financial Crimes, Risk, and Compliance. Since graduating from St. John’s, he has risen through multiple promotions, earning a reputation for building and scaling high-impact business lines. Chike played a foundational role in launching a new division that has grown into a multimillion-dollar revenue engine and has personally led complex engagements with top financial institutions. Known for pairing strategic vision with execution, he develops high-performing teams and delivers scalable managed services solutions across highly regulated industries.
Nicole Valente, ’13TCB
Nicole Valente is Special Counsel at Milbank LLP, where she practices in the firm’s Litigation & Arbitration group. She represents clients in federal and state court across a range of complex commercial litigation matters, including high-profile cases involving federal preemption and financial regulation. Nicole also maintains an active pro bono practice, currently representing the NAACP New York State Conference in efforts to reform racially biased vehicle search policies. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her two children, attending sporting events, and reading books with happily-ever-after endings.
Nikki Varanasi, ’18TCB
Nikki Varanasi is the Founder and CEO of Parrot Finance, a wealth and asset management technology platform that enables individuals to access institutional-grade portfolio strategies traditionally reserved for high-net-worth investors. Prior to founding Parrot, Nikki worked across finance and investing at firms including KKR and McKinsey & Company’s hedge fund, where she recognized the gap between retail investors and professional portfolio management. Her work is focused on expanding access to sophisticated investment solutions and reshaping how individuals build long-term wealth through innovation and financial inclusion.