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FABIOLA ABREU
Director of Care Management and Community Projects ANDRUS
What was the best business or personal advice ever offered to you? The best business or personal advice I have ever been offered is that growth and comfort cannot coexist. To grow in life or professionally we must embrace discomfort and take risks.
Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
In 10 years, I see myself being a part of the executive leadership team
at Andrus and working alongside leaders to expand, grow and diversify programming, increasing our reach
in communities and increasing the number of families served, while keeping quality and innovation at the forefront.
What is the most exotic place you’ve ever traveled?
The most exotic placed I have ever traveled to is Peru. We stayed on the mountain side, explored Machu Pichu, and hiked an ancient trail.
ALEJANDRO ALVAREZ
Co-Founder
Soulful Synergy, LLC
How would you describe yourself in three words?
Passionate. Compassionate. Determined.
Name one habit of a highly successful person.
The habit of executing plans.
Why is the Business Council so important to Westchester County’s economy?
The Business Council is important
to Westchester County’s economy because it provides huge amounts
of resources to local businesses.
This drives the success rate of
these businesses and leads to a
more thriving economy but more importantly, to stronger and healthier communities.
JONATHAN BANDEL
Vice President, Strategy and Innovation
White Plains Hospital
What’s your one guilty pleasure?
I am a big fan of Broadway musicals.
What is your definition of success?
To me, success is the result of following a disciplined process. If you are sincere in giving maximum effort, the result will always be a success regardless of outcome. Even failure presents a learning opportunity for those who believe in what they are doing.
What was the best business or personal advice ever offered to you? Be yourself, stay true to your convictions and do not be afraid to fail. Ensure that when you fail, you fail fast and learn. Taking calculated risks is what will propel you towards success.
JONATHAN L. BERLINER
Joint Replacement Surgeon
Orthopaedic and Neurosurgery Specialists
What is your most cherished hobby?
Skiing. Ever since I was a little kid. Nothing beats the fresh mountain air and the freedom of flying down the mountain.
What do you enjoy most about your chosen profession?
Seeing improvements in patients’ pain and quality of life after surgery.
What is your anticipated legacy?
To make a positive difference in my community by helping people live more fulfilled lives and also teaching my children how to do the same.
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