Board of Directors
Lizbeth Adams began her career as a psychologist before moving into the securities industry, where she held roles in human resources and sales. She previously served as Board President of Our House Foundation, which supports adults with developmental disabilities in finding housing and employment, and on the board of Youth Communication. She has also served on the board of the Foundation for Justice through Education, which funds educational programs in the United States and England. Lizbeth holds a bachelor’s degree from Washington University in St. Louis and a master’s degree in Psychology from Boston College.
Alex Tint is Senior Director of Operations and Strategy for Commercial Search at Yahoo. He previously led operations for Yahoo’s affiliate commerce business. Earlier in his career, Alex worked in investment banking at Credit Suisse and as an associate producer at NBC Sports Group, where his work on coverage of the 2012 Olympic Games earned an Emmy Award. He holds a BA in Political Science from Washington University in St. Louis and an MBA from Columbia Business School.
Risa Letowsky is co-chair of the Leasing Practice at Adler & Stachenfeld LLP, representing landlords and tenants in a wide range of commercial real estate transactions. Previously, she held legal roles at Kramer Levin, Rouse Properties, and Fried Frank. At Adler & Stachenfeld, Risa is the firm’s hiring partner, a member of its Women’s Initiative, co-chair of its Mentoring Program, and co-chair of its Alumni Committee. She also serves on SparkYouth NYC’s Cofactor Council and mentors junior high school students in Harlem through B.O.N.D. (Brothers on a New Direction) and G.L.O.W. (Girls Learning Their Own Worth).
Reia Balchan has experience in strategy and operations in the banking sector. She has held leadership roles at Wells Fargo, BNP Paribas, GE Capital, and JPMorgan Chase/Bear Stearns, working across legal operations, strategic planning, and financial transactions. Reia previously volunteered with CASA-NYC and has a longstanding interest in supporting young people who have experienced foster care.
John Brosens is a Partner at Modillion Partners, a real estate investment firm that works with emerging and growing operators. He has a decade of experience in real estate private equity, including previous roles at Lubert-Adler Partners, Locale Hospitality, and Stolar Capital. Earlier in his career, John served with AmeriCorps. He is an independent board member of PropUp Inc., a board observer at GatherGov, and a strategic advisor to a New York-based family office. John holds a BA in Political Economy from Georgetown University.
Sameer Kishore has held senior roles in debt capital markets and private credit, including as a managing director at Mizuho Securities USA. Previously, he worked at J.P. Morgan, where he raised more than $50 billion in capital for global issuers and held roles in New York and Sydney. He holds a BS in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance from The Ohio State University.
Kelsey Kovas is a licensed real estate agent with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices. Previously, she led financial education and workforce development outreach at First Republic Bank and JPMorgan Chase, working with community partners and schools across New York and Connecticut. Kelsey studied Business with a focus on Media and Arts Management at Marymount Manhattan College.
Amanda Weiss is Director and Chief Operating Officer of Private Equity and Impact Investing at Apollo Global Management, where she oversees operations and strategy across areas including staffing, legal matters, forecasting, and technology. Previously, she worked in the Office of the Chairman at Goldman Sachs, supporting executive strategy and client relationships. Amanda has also volunteered with the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders. She holds undergraduate degrees in Business, Entrepreneurship and Organizational Studies, and Public Health from Brown University.
Christina Young joined City Living NY’s board after participating in its program. She is Family & Youth Engagement Program Director at You Gotta Believe, where she works to build connections between young people in foster care and supportive families. Previously, Christina worked at iFoster, developing and facilitating professional development programs for young people transitioning to adulthood. She holds a BS in Criminal Justice from John Jay College of Criminal Justice.
