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Scarsdale High School
1057 Post Road, Scarsdale, NY
Scarsdale, New York, 10583
United States

Genevieve Piturro

Ms. Piturro was a successful television marketing executive until she dramatically changed the direction of her life. In 2001, she jumped off the corporate ladder and founded the hugely successful national non-profit, Pajama Program, when a six-year-old girl’s question changed her life forever! Almost twenty years later, Genevieve’s Pajama Program has delivered 7 MILLION magical gifts of new pajamas and new books to children throughout the US. Genevieve is now a professional speaker and consultant on The Human Connection, sharing life and leadership lessons she learned through her Pajama Program journey. Her first book: Purpose, Passion and Pajamas: How to Transform Your Life, Embrace the Human Connection and Lead with Meaning, was released August 4, 2020. She has been interviewed for many local and national media outlets, including OPRAH, TODAY, GMA, The Early Show, CNN, Fox & Friends, O Magazine, Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, and Parenting Magazine. Genevieve rang the Nasdaq Stock Market Opening Bell in 2016. She has been the recipient of many local and national awards as she inspires others to listen to their heart-voice in pursuing their passions.

Paul Feiner

Paul Feiner is currently serving his 29th year as Greenburgh Town Supervisor. He is the longest-serving Town Supervisor in Greenburgh history and previously served as a member of the Westchester County Board of Legislators for eight years. Greenburgh is the largest town in Westchester County. Feiner, a graduate of Scarsdale High School, also graduated from Fordham University Magna Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa and received his JD Degree from St. John's University School of Law. Feiner is also an Adjunct Professor of Local & State government at Westchester Community College and he hosts a weekly radio program on WVOX radio in New Rochelle. He is known for his constituent services- continues to make housecalls to residents who have government-related problems.

Rob Kissner

Rob Kissner is the Founder & President of The Digital Arts Experience, whose mission is to provide kids and teens in the community with access and exposure to the world of creative technology in a fun and safe environment. Created in 2012, The Digital Arts Experience provides programming to hundreds of local kids and teens in their Scarsdale location and in schools & libraries all over Westchester and Southern Connecticut. Rob is also a professor of Entrepreneurship and Design Thinking at Iona College's Hynes Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation.