Category: MBE Spotlight

Shamis Pitts (she/her) is the Founder and CEO of Pitts Leadership Consulting (PLC). She has operated at the intersection of strategy, people management and leadership and operations for 25+ years within various industries. Helping organizations and the people within them thrive is the purpose of her work. Shamis holds an MBA from Cornell’s Johnson Graduate […]

Stephen Ball began his career practicing law at a major firm in New York City. Since then, he has held senior roles across several industries, including financial services, technology, and higher education. Stephen earned his J.D. from Harvard Law School, along with a master’s degree in public policy and a bachelor’s degree in political science […]

Manish Desai is the founder of EcoRich Food Waste Solutions, a business specializing in composting and waste management equipment. With a business career that began in 1999, Manish successfully operated an auto parts business for 20 years before launching EcoRich Composting Equipment Company in 2015. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the business faced challenges as commercial […]

Michael Bavaro is the Corporate Vice President at Navitas Partners, bringing over 15 years of experience in sales leadership and business development. Known for thriving under pressure, he consistently delivers exceptional results and tackles challenges with innovative, outside-the-box thinking. Michael excels in sales process optimization, strategic selling, customer relationship management, and team building. As an […]

Parag Shroff is an experienced and dynamic corporate leader at 22nd Century Technologies, Inc., bringing extensive expertise in information technology, cybersecurity, personnel and human resources, sales and marketing, financial management, operations, and business development. His broad base of executive management experience stems from roles in both large organizations and start-up companies, showcasing his versatility and […]

Beverly White, President of BKW Transformation Group, has worked in both domestic and international settings within major corporations, bringing a wealth of experience to her professional endeavors. Passionate about helping clients transition from their current state to a targeted future state, including implementing AI strategies, she is certified in AI strategy, Six Sigma, and other […]

Colin Hall, an entrepreneur and founder of Alpha International Travel, started his company in 1984, bringing over 30 years of experience to the travel industry. With no marketing budget at the time, Colin conducted his own market research by polling passersby on the streets of Manhattan while working as a FedEx courier. Driven by a […]

Ellie Reda, a Hispanic woman CEO of Stratford Solutions, leads an IT staffing firm based in New Jersey. With roots in Brooklyn and a deep connection to her Colombian heritage, Elizabeth founded Stratford Solutions in 2015, growing it into a certified WMBE, DBE, and SBE provider. She brings over two decades of expertise in contract […]

The Founder and CEO of The Ultimate Side Dish brings many years of experience in crafting the company’s signature product. Born out of a deep love, passion, and a cherished family potato salad recipe created by the family’s Matriarch, the business honors tradition while offering a delightful experience tailored to modern palates. About The Ultimate […]