In-Person

Infrastructure & Public Projects Forum

June 11, 2025 @ 8AM – 12PM ET CUNY Graduate Center, Recital Hall 365 5th Ave New York, NY 10016

Keynote Speakers

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Melissa Román Burch

Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer

NYCEDC

Thomas FoleY

Commissioner

NYC Department of Design and Construction

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Michael J. Garner

Chief Business Diversity Officer

Mayor’s Office of Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises

Jamie Torres-Springer

President

MTA Construction & Development

Speakers

Justin Ginsburgh

Managing Director; Infrastructure, Properties and Development

JetBlue

Robert Goodwin

Design Principal

Perkins + Will

Jonathan Gouveia

Chief Real Estate Officer and Executive Vice President

NYCHA

NATE GROVE

Chief of Waterfront and Marine Operations

Parks & Recreation

Shari Hyman

Chief Strategic Relationship Manager | Vice President

Turner Construction Company

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Jacquelene McCarthy

Director of Aviation Redevelopment

Port Authority

David McCarty

Vice President

Alloy Development

Maria Martinson

Executive Vice President

AECOM Tishman

Michael reed

Director, Building Transformation

NYSERDA

Richard Roberts

Principal and Chief Business Development Officer

Red Stone Equity Partners, LLC

Matthew ROONEY

Principal and Chief Executive Officer

MDG Design + Construction

Hersh Parekh

Deputy Chief, Intergovernmental Affairs

PANYNJ

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KIMBERLAE SAUL

Vice President Planning & Design

Battery Park City Authority

Carlo A. Scissura, Esq. is President u0026amp; CEO of the New York Building Congress, a position he has held since January 2017.nnThe New York Building Congress is a broad-based membership association committed to promoting the growth and success of the construction industry in New York City and its environs. The organization – which includes members from across the building community – provides a unique forum to advance an industry-wide agenda focusing on economic and infrastructure investment, job creation, and professional exchange.nnCarlo and his team have spurred tremendous growth at the Building Congress. With record membership, increased visibility across the five boroughs and the entire region, and a focus on securing infrastructure investment from the city, state and federal levels of government, the Building Congress is stronger and more influential than ever.nnPrior to joining the Building Congress, Carlo was President u0026amp; CEO of the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce. Under Carlo’s leadership, the Chamber became one of New York’s largest business advocacy and economic development organizations, and its membership grew by more than 200 percent to over 2,200 members. During this historic period of growth, the Chamber’s efforts were widely recognized as creating national models for business development, outreach and technical assistance, and regional branding.nnCarlo served both as Chief of Staff and General Counsel to Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz for nearly five years before leading the Brooklyn Chamber. During his tenure, he restructured operations at Borough Hall and served as senior advisor to the Borough President. He focused on driving the borough’s economic development agenda, working closely with the Mayor’s Office, City Council, and Economic Development Corporation (EDC), and served on the Boards of EDC, the Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation and Brooklyn Public Library.nnA graduate of both Pace University and Pace Law School, Carlo owned a thriving solo practice law firm in Dyker Heights prior to joining the Borough President’s Office. He previously served on the staffs of State Senator Vincent Gentile and Assemblyman Peter Abbate.nnCarlo is the Chair of the Federation of Italian-American Organizations, where he has spearheaded the building of the new Italian Cultural and Community Center in Brooklyn. He is a member of the Boards of the Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corp., The New York City Regional Economic Development Council, ACE Mentorship, Salvadori Center and the Friends of the BQX. Carlo is a former member of Community Board 11 in Brooklyn and the District 20 School Board and Community Education Council. Carlo was the Chair of the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway redevelopment panel, tasked with evaluating options for the replacement of the aging highway from the Atlantic Avenue interchange to Sands Street in Brooklyn. Carlo has also received numerous honors and awards for his work.nnBorn and raised in Bensonhurst, Carlo is a lifelong Brooklyn resident. He currently lives in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn with his daughter, Teresa Rose.

JESSICA WALDORF

Director of Policy Implementation

New York State DPS

Palmina Whelan

Capital Program Director

The New Terminal One at JFK

MODERATOR

Brian Gardner

Chair of the Construction Services Department

Cole Schotz P.C.

MODERATOR

Aislinn McGuire

Managing Director

CAGNY

MODERATOR

SHARON NOVAK

President & CEO

Electra USA

MODERATOR

Sheila Pozon

Partner

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer

EMCEE

Natalie Sachmechi

Associate, Nonprofit, Education & Government Practice

JLL

What You Need To Know

Welcome to the Public Projects Forum, focusing on Infrastructure, Conversions, and Public Development. This forum provides a platform for professionals and community members to discuss and collaborate on key design and construction projects shaping our city’s infrastructure.

Join us as we explore the challenges and successes of transformative projects, share insights on best practices, and contribute to the sustainable growth of New York City. Whether you’re an industry expert, a public space advocate, or interested in the city’s future, the Public Projects Forum offers valuable discussions for all.

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Agenda

Transforming Travel: The Future of NYC’s Airport Terminal Redevelopments

Public-Private Partnerships: Collaborative Models Driving Affordable Housing Projects

Wired for the Future: Designing All-Electric Buildings in New York

Revitalizing Waterfronts: The Future of Public Parks and Green Spaces

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Who Should Attend

This event aims to serve the construction and design industry, serving the most prominent owners, developers, brokers, commercial lenders, and construction and design firms.

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Owners/ Developers
Architects/ Engineers
Contractors
Facilities Manager
Transportation and Agency Representatives
Urban Planners
Technology Firms
Professional Service Firms
Public Officials