Advisors
Michael Samuelian
Cornell Tech
An urban planner, architect, and civic leader whose work has shaped the city from sidewalk to skyline.
From the creation of Hudson Yards to the transformation of Governors Island, Michael’s career spans post-9/11 Lower Manhattan recovery, cultural and mixed-use megaprojects, and citywide planning.
As founding director of the Jacobs Urban Tech Hub at Cornell Tech, he continues to explore how technology, design, and policy can work together to shape more resilient, inclusive, and forward-looking cities.
Matt Tepper
BerlinRosen
A political strategist and campaigner who has helped turn some of New York’s biggest ideas into reality.
Matt leads BerlinRosen’s New York City public affairs practice, working at the intersection of politics, media, and development to guide complex projects through public scrutiny.
Matt builds coalitions, shapes narratives, and mobilizes grassroots support for initiatives ranging from record funding for New York City libraries to thousands of new affordable housing units and major economic development efforts, including the redevelopment of Penn Station.
Anna Raginskaya
Morgan Stanley
A behind-the-scenes force moving capital through the arts.
Anna is a partner at the Blue Rider Group within Morgan Stanley, where she advises cultural institutions, foundations, and philanthropists on mission-aligned investment strategies that sustain the arts over the long term.
Her work pairs financial discipline with a curator’s eye, drawing on deep cultural fluency to support endowments, connect funders with projects, and guide the next generation of philanthropists through stewardship and legacy.