Kelly Brozyna is the Chief Executive Officer and State Director of America’s Small Business Development Centers – New Jersey (NJSBDC) network, headquartered at Rutgers University Business School (Newark-New Brunswick).  Learn more about Ms. Brozyna.

Sayed Ibrahim, president of Health & Natural Beauty, is an NJSBDC 2016 Success Award Winner and accomplished research scientist who has been successful in evolving his knowledge and passion for chemistry into a key business role with a Fortune 500 corporation. Learn more about Dr. Ibrahim.

Jerry Silberman is CEO and founder of Corporate Turnaround. He is also a regular contributor on MSNBC’s “Your Business” and has been a featured guest for CNN, Fox, CBS, ABC, the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, US News and World Report and Forbes magazine. Learn more about Mr. Silberman.

John S. Wisniewski, former New Jersey Assemblyman from 1996 to 2018 representing the 19th Legislative District, has an extensive background in property tax appeals. He represents municipalities and the owners of large commercial and industrial properties. His experience representing both plaintiffs and defendants in these matters offers a unique and valuable perspective. Learn more about Mr. Wisniewski.

Craig Schlosser is an Entrepreneur and the Managing Director for C&C Management LLC since 2010. Prior to his current role, Craig served as Executive Director starting in 2008.  Mr. Schlosser has successfully developed the organization’s client base from the ground up through recommendations, referrals, and long-term client relationships. Combining his unique skills, qualities, flexibility, and leadership makes Craig an effective partner to his clients. His areas of expertise includes Business Development, Technology, Workforce & Training, Marketing, and Non-Profits.  Learn more about Mr. Schlosser.

Luis De La Hoz is a business and community development executive who has focused his entire career on helping local small and mid-sized businesses develop strategies for growth, with particular emphasis in supporting organizations with Latino and minority leadership. In 2019, De La Hoz was recognized by NJ-ROI, for the second year in a row, one of the top 10 most influential people of color in New Jersey, and he has consistently established himself as an undisputed leader in his field.  Learn more about Mr. De La Hoz.

Michael P. Affuso currently serves the New Jersey Bankers Association as executive vice president and director of Government Relations where he provides legal opinions and analysis of proposed and pending legislation that affects the New Jersey banking industry. He also manages relationships with both federal and state legislatures for the NJBankers. He graduated from American University with a B.A. in political science and minor in history and received his J.D. from Seton Hall University School of Law. He is admitted to practice in New Jersey/Federal District Court and New York/Federal District Court.  Learn more about Mr. Affuso.

Mary O. Griffin serves as the vice president of member relations and programs at the African American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey (AACCNJ). Mary’s role is to oversee the day-to-day operations of membership relations and programs structured to meet the goals, objectives, and service delivery commensurate with the mission of the chamber.  Learn more about Ms. Griffin.