Rick Miranda has been in involved in Businesses in New York for over 30 years. He is a graduate of Pace University (specializing in Marketing and Information Technology). Rick founded a non-profit organization in Chelsea, back in 1975, named Chelsea Brotherhood in Action (services for youth and senior citizens) with the assistance of the local 10th Police Precinct. Rick went on to teach “Business” at the New York Business School for over 12 years (1982-1991).

A native of Guatemala, Juan Carlos Pocasangre relocated to Brooklyn, New York in 1988 Juan Carlos, he has demonstrated an unrelenting passion for helping others in the community to grow and succeed. Although he works a full time position as a supervisor for New York City government, he generously volunteers his free time in the evenings, weekends, and sometimes in his vacation time to conduct a variety of business and financial seminars and workshops or to coach someone one-on-one. He never seeks fees for his time, or reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses relating to travel or training materials which he provides for his workshops. When asked why he gives so much of his time, talents and resources, Juan Carlos responds, “We must thank God for the education we have earned, and not keep it to ourselves. Help others, even if it is only one person at a time. If all of us did that, we could change the lives of millions of people.” Juan Carlos is a skilled businessman, teacher and leader. He relates to all levels of people and does so humbly, treating everyone with respect.

Alexander Pas is a lifelong resident of New York City. Mr. Pas has worked in the government civil service and in the private sector. His career started in the service of the United States Marine Corp in the Communications field. He owns and operates three businesses. His main business is as a NYS Licensed Realtor-Investor, involved in all aspects of Real Estate.