Christine Stokes
Nuveen
2024
TrusteesChristine Stokes is Head of Client and Retirement Education at Nuveen, focused on leading the learning and development strategy for Nuveen’s retirement organization and creating proprietary practice management and thought leadership for financial professionals.
Christine has 20 years of experience in the financial services industry spanning wealth planning and defined contribution plan design across all market segments, contributing to thought leadership and industry publications while frequently speaking at industry events. Prior to joining Nuveen, Christine was the head of Multi-Asset Product at Voya Investment Management. In prior roles at AllianceBernstein, L.P., Christine developed and launched custom target date solutions and supported multi-asset product strategy. Christine began her career at MetLife Financial Services as a financial advisor.
Christine graduated with a B.A. from Fairfield University and holds the FINRA Series 7 and Series 24. She lives in New York with her two daughters and serves on the Board of Trustees for Mott Haven Academy Charter School focused on serving children in child welfare system.
“As a first-generation American and a life-long New Yorker, I am deeply inspired by the work the Foundling does to provide families, adults, and children in this great city the tools and resources to thrive and achieve their full potential, regardless of their circumstances. All New Yorkers should have the opportunity to seek and achieve what is best for themselves and their families. These are the opportunities the Foundling provides, and I am proud to support that work.”
Antonio Perez-Marques is a partner in the litigation group of Davis Polk and Wardwell LLP, where he represents a broad range of U.S. and non-U.S. corporations and financial institutions in their most critical litigations and government investigations, as well as in complex matters involving both civil and criminal or regulatory elements. His civil litigation practice focuses on class action securities litigation, commercial disputes and cross-border matters. His government and internal investigations practice spans a wide range of matters, including anti-money-laundering, economic sanctions, and securities enforcement, in proceedings involving a wide range of federal and state authorities. He has been at the firm since 2002, and a partner since 2011.
Mr. Perez-Marques is a proud Cuban-American born and raised in New York City and, as the son of a pediatrician and a father of three, is particularly inspired by the Foundling’s work with children and families. He also serves on the board of Resurrection Episcopal Day School, of which he was chair from 2019-2023.
Mr. Perez-Marques graduated magna cum laude from Princeton University with a B.A. in Public and International Affairs, and cum laude from New York University School of Law, where he was recognized as a Florence Allen Scholar.
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Kathleen Padian is a partner at TenSquare, LLC, a national consulting firm specializing in support for Public School Districts, State Departments of Education and Charter Management Organizations. Kathleen specializes in the development of school facilities and developing policies related to charter school authorizing. Her experience in the public education sector spans from the classroom to the central office, as well as leadership roles at philanthropic organizations and nonprofit support entities. Prior to joining TenSquare she served as Deputy Superintendent for the Orleans Parish School Board where she created their first accountability framework for schools. In that role she also managed more than $400 million in school construction and renovation projects.
Kathleen founded the New Orleans School Facility Project in partnership with several national philanthropies. She previously served as Vice President of Building Hope (DC), National Director of Development for New Leaders (NY), as Strategic Investments Director for Fight for Children (DC) and was responsible for the multi-site expansion of St. Coletta of Greater Washington, a regional organization serving children and adults with developmental disabilities. Her educational background includes degrees from the University of Connecticut and Quinnipiac University, as well as advanced study in special education and educational leadership at the Curry School of Education at the University of Virginia. She serves on the Board of the Irish Channel Neighborhood Association in her current hometown of New Orleans, LA where she lives with her teenage daughter.
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Steven Banks is special counsel in Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP’s Pro Bono practice, where he manages and oversees the firm’s pro bono strategy and leverages firm partnerships with legal services organizations and clients to increase societal impact.
Previously, Steve served in city government – from 2014 through 2022, he served as commissioner of the New York City Department of Social Services (DSS), the largest social services agency in the United States, where he established and led reforms for many robust and high-impact DSS programs. During a portion of this time, beginning in 2016, Steve was also appointed to lead the Department of Homeless Services, as head of a joint management structure under the DSS. During his tenure, the DSS decreased evictions, reduced the number of families experiencing homelessness and residing in shelters, and dramatically enhanced and expanded assistance for low-income families and individuals.
Prior to this, Steve spent over three decades at New York City’s Legal Aid Society, the country’s oldest and largest not-for-profit legal aid organization. From 2004 to 2014, Steve was the attorney-in-chief at LAS, where he managed the legal practice and operations of the criminal, juvenile rights, and civil programs run by the organization.
Tina King is the Co-Head of Business Finance and the Chief Financial Officer for Investments & Wealth at BNY. Tina serves as a finance business partner across the BNY franchise, driving strategic objectives, commercial outcomes and financial planning and analysis goals for the global leadership team.
Prior to BNY, Tina spent 15 years at Goldman Sachs in strategy, finance and operations leadership roles across investment and wealth management. She held positions as COO of Goldman Sachs Asset Management (GSAM) Americas Client Business, CAO of Global Third Party Distribution and COO of GSAM Global Insurance.
Tina has an M.B.A. from the Kellogg School of Management and B.S. in Environmental Engineering from Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Tina and her husband live in New York City with their two boys and spend time in Litchfield, CT.
As a board member at The New York Foundling, I look forward to being a voice for the children and parents of the Head Start and Early Head Start Programs.”
Lawyer Morales is a graduate of the University of Puerto Rico, Bayamón Campus, where she completed, Magna Laude, a Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Sciences. The analytical foundation of science led her to complete the Juris Doctor at the University of Puerto Rico in May 2009. Lawyer Morales is a partner and president of the law firm Herrero, Morales and Reyes Law Offices, PSC in Puerto Rico, which is dedicated to civil and notarial practice, leading municipal and government agencies litigation, insurance, damages, labor, family and others in that branch. During her 12 years of experience as a lawyer she has appeared before different administrative agencies, as well as before the Courts of Puerto Rico. She also has extensive experience in appellate and review processes before the Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court of Puerto Rico. Lawyer Morales is the mother of a girl, Kamila Nahir (8) and a boy, Héctor Daniel (1), being her youngest a participant in the Early Head Start Program in Vega Alta, Puerto Rico.
La licenciada Morales es egresada de la Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Bayamón, donde completó, Magna Cum Laude, un Bachillerato en Ciencias Biológicas. La base analítica de la ciencia la llevó a completar el Juris Doctor en la Universidad de Puerto Rico en mayo de 2009. La licenciada Morales es socia y presidente del bufete de abogados Herrero, Morales y Reyes Law Offices, PSC en Puerto Rico, el cual se dedica a la práctica civil y notarial, llevando litigios municipales y de agencias de gobierno, seguros, daños y perjuicios, laboral, familia y otros de dicha rama. Durante sus 12 años de experiencia como abogada ha comparecido ante distintas agencias administrativas, así como ante los Tribunales de Puerto Rico. También posee alta experiencia en procesos apelativos y de revisión ante el Tribunal de Apelaciones y el Tribunal Supremo de Puerto Rico. La licenciada Morales es madre de una niña, Kamila Nahir y un niño, Héctor Daniel, éste último siendo participante del Programa Early Head Start en Vega Alta, Puerto Rico.
Combatting childhood inequity and empowering families to better support each other does more than just uplift those most vulnerable—it touches every part of our community. I am honored to have the opportunity to be involved in the Foundling’s mission.”
Stephanie Davis is a Managing Director and senior research analyst covering Healthcare Technology and Distribution. She joined Barclays in 2023 following over a decade of experience covering the Healthcare Technology and IT Services sectors.
Prior to joining Barclays, Ms. Davis led coverage of the Healthcare Technology sector at SVB Securities, Citibank, and J.P. Morgan. Prior to Healthcare Technology, Ms. Davis was an Equity Research Analyst at J.P. Morgan on the #1 ranked Payments, Processors, and IT Services team.
Ms. Davis ranked #3 in the Institutional Investor 2023 All America Research Team for Healthcare Technology and Distribution, and was recognized as a Runner-Up in both 2019 and 2022. She was included in Business Insider’s “Rising Stars of Equity Research” in 2017. Ms. Davis earned a B.A. in Economics and Mathematics from Columbia University and is a CFA charterholder.
I am excited to be a part of the New York Foundling as it continues to respond to new and evolving needs of children and their families. They have been faithful to their mission for 150 years, touching countless lives with compassion.
Sister Donna Dodge is president of the Sisters of Charity of New York. She served in the ministry of education on the elementary level before co-directing the Sisters of Charity Planning and Research Office. She went on to serve in administrative positions at the College of Mount Saint Vincent and Sacred Heart University, then as Community Outreach Director for Catholic Charities in Bridgeport, Conn. After a term as Assistant to the President of the Sisters of Charity, Sister Donna became Executive Director and CEO of the Sisters of Charity Housing Development Corporation. Sister Donna holds a master’s degree in religious studies and a doctoral degree in higher education administration. She was elected president in March 2019.
I have personally experienced the results of The Foundling’s great work and I am honored to be offered the opportunity to give back by supporting the mission of enriching the lives of children and their families.
Nadia is the Head of Global Total Rewards and Performance at DXC Technology where she is responsible for designing and delivering globally inclusive compensation, benefits and performance management solutions that support the well-being of employees. She partners with the enterprise leaders and the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors in carrying out their duties to stockholders by aligning the financial interests of employees to the creation of shareholder value.
She holds an M.S. in Human Resources Management and a B.S. in Business Management from Long Island University. She serves on The Foundling’s Program Quality Committee and the Governance Committee. Nadia has three children and lives with her husband in New York City.
Junior Board The Junior Board is a dynamic group of young professionals in their 40s and under dedicated to volunteering their time, talents, and energy to raise critical funds for The Foundling.
An evening in support of The Foundling’s work with NYC children and teens in foster care, hosted by The New York Foundling Junior Board.
I am continuously inspired by the tremendous work that the Foundling does and the Commitment with which it offers ongoing help to underserved families from childhood through adulthood in New York and Puerto Rico. I am fortunate to be in a position to help continue the great Mission of the Sisters Of Charity.
Dennis has held positions of CEO, COO and CFO in numerous public and private companies. He is a recently retired Partner from Navigant Consulting, a Guidehouse Company, where he held the position of COO of their global Financial Services Practice. Dennis was also on the Advisory Board of a number of Companies including FTV Capital, a private equity firm, The New York Stock Exchange, and EXL Services, a Public India based BPO. He served as an adjunct professor in the Adelphi University Graduate School of Business.
Junior Board The Junior Board is a dynamic group of young professionals in their 40s and under dedicated to volunteering their time, talents, and energy to raise critical funds for The Foundling.
An evening in support of The Foundling’s work with NYC children and teens in foster care, hosted by The New York Foundling Junior Board.
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