Committees
The Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce voluntary committees offer Members the opportunity to contribute directly to the work of the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce and to interact with fellow Members who share common interests. Committee participation is a great way for Members to network, share ideas, and further our objectives for Brooklyn businesses and the borough through its promotion, support, and advocacy initiatives.
Ambassador Committee
Brooklyn Chamber Ambassadors are a key link between the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce and its members. Ambassadors work closely with the Chamber to increase membership involvement, recruitment and retention by volunteering for outreach programs and actively participating in Chamber events.
Co-Chair: Ken Marabel, Prudential Advisors
Co-Chair: Miriam Stiefel, MS Services and Installation
Liaison: Maggie Lucien
Government Affairs Committee
Our Government Affairs Committee advocates for improved economic conditions within the borough by advocating for various policies, issues, and legislation. This group also works to enhance the interaction between Brooklyn Chamber members and public officials.
Chair: Gil Cygler, Glade Claim Management
Liason: Camille Hastick
M/WBE Committee
The MWBE Committee is dedicated to the development and enhancement of minority and/or women owned enterprises focusing on strengthening economic capacity, offering procurement information along with establishing working relations with private and public business sectors to foster increased revenue, procurement and economic development for a healthy MWBE community in Brooklyn and beyond.
Co-Chair: Renee McClure, National Grid
Co-Chair: Juliet Lewis, Con Edison
Liaison: Jennifer Stokes
Workforce Development Committee
The Workforce Development Committee is made up of HR, employment, and business leaders who volunteer to collaborate on resources that address current workforce and talent challenges. Members leverage their expertise to promote workplace best practices and tackle HR gaps for Brooklyn employers and small businesses.
Co-Chair: Rachel Demarest Gold, Abrams Fensterman LLP
Co-Chair: Iris V. Groen, Jewish Board of Family and Children's Services
Liaison: Mei Ou
Industry Committees
Energy Committee
The Energy Committee brings together industry professionals working in the field of energy and sustainability. This includes companies and organizations that support renewables such as offshore wind, solar, and battery storage to the utilities, clean tech companies and professionals working to meet NYC’s carbon-reduction goals. We advocate for policies that support this growing sector of the Brooklyn economy.
Co-Chair: Keith Kinch
Co-Chair: Carl Williams, Head, US Energy Storage Development, Equinor US Holdings
Liaison: Dina Rabiner
COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP:
Participation in the Energy Committee is open to all Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce members at the Professional level or higher who have interests or concerns related to the energy sector and sustainability. Committee members include developers, utility and energy providers, investors, energy equipment and solutions providers and the broad range of professionals who are engaged with the industry.
Healthcare and Life Sciences Committee
Our Healthcare and Life Sciences Committee strives to promote programs and policies that improve the health and wellness of Brooklyn’s residents and workers. We advocate specifically for the Chamber’s health-related business and organizations and envision a borough where all of Brooklyn’s small businesses have access to high-quality, low cost healthcare.
Co-Chair: Brad Korn, Corporate Director, Community Affairs, Mount Sinai Health System
Co-Chair: Lenny Singletary, Senior Vice President of External Affairs, Strategy & Marketing, The Brooklyn Hospital Center
Liaison: Mei Ou
COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP:
Participation in the Healthcare and Life Sciences Committee is open to all Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce members at the Professional level or higher who have interests or concerns related to healthcare and life sciences. Members include healthcare and related organizations, community health organizations, healthcare professionals, companies in field of life sciences and key stakeholders within the overall topic of healthcare/life sciences.
Real Estate and Development Committee
The Real Estate and Development Committee includes developers, property management companies, and professionals that support the real estate and development industry. The committee discusses policy issues that impact the real estate industry and opportunities for economic development.
Co-Chair: Bonnie Campbell, Principal, Two Trees Management Co.
Co-Chair: Kenneth Fisher, Member, Cozen O’Connor
Liaison: Dina Rabiner
COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP:
Participation in the Real Estate and Development Committee is open to all Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce members at the Professional level or higher who have interests or concerns related to real estate. Committee members include developers, realtors, agents, brokers, investors, and the broad range of professionals who are engaged with the industry.
New! Tech Committee
Calling all tech and innovation companies to join our newly formed Tech Committee! Be part of a dynamic community driving progress and collaboration in the world of technology. Whether you're a startup or an industry leader, your expertise is valued! Reach out to Luc Saint-Preux