The Friends of URI (FOU) are a dynamic group of philanthropic business and community leaders who propel the mission and vision of Urban Resource Institute forward.

Friends of URI

Marlon Altoe

Financial Services Professional & Registered Representative
New York Life Insurance Company

George Andreozzi

Senior Vice President
TD Bank

Whitney Blackmon

Founder & CEO
The Blue List

Venesa Contreras

Administrator
SUNY Bronx Educational Opportunity Center

Dr. Jeffrey Gardere

Clinical Psychologist
Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine

Kanika Jefferies

Executive Director
New York City Children’s Center

Valerie Mason-Cunningham

Retired Vice President 
Xerox

Rhonda Joy McLean

President & CEO
RJMLEAD LLC

Monique Nelson

Chairman & CEO
Uniworld

Ivo Philbert

Vice President, External Relations
Jackie Robinson Foundation

Jim Pirot

Managing Principal
CRESA New York

Alycia Powell, J.D.

Co-Founder
Champions for Philanthropy

Valerie Samuel

Adjunct Professor

Dr. Lauren Tashman

Mental Performance Coach

Vince R. Toye

Group Head
Community Lending & Investments