{"id":28389,"date":"2021-10-28T12:00:05","date_gmt":"2021-10-28T16:00:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/heaf.org\/?p=28389"},"modified":"2022-02-02T10:39:39","modified_gmt":"2022-02-02T15:39:39","slug":"heaf-gala-2021-celebrating-the-innovators-and-disruptors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/heaf.org\/es\/heaf-gala-2021-celebrating-the-innovators-and-disruptors\/","title":{"rendered":"HEAF Gala 2021: Celebrando a los Innovadores y Disruptores"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<strong>Celebrating the Innovators &amp; Disruptors Who Are <\/strong><strong>Creating a Future of Opportunity, Diversity &amp; Equity<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>New York, NY &#8212; October 28, 2021 &#8212; HEAF\u2019s 17th Annual Innovation &amp; Disruption Gala was a night of celebration and insight \u2013 with key thought leaders in discussion about creating a future of opportunity for HEAF students and their contemporaries across the country and around the world!<br \/>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;3_5,2_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; 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alt=&#8221;John Jacobsson during the HEAF 2021 Gala livestream&#8221; title_text=&#8221;John Jacobsson during the HEAF 2021 Gala livestream&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||3%||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|||5%|false|false&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;|||0px|false|false&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|tablet&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>HEAF Board Chair and EVP, Capital Markets, Related Companies, John Jacobsson presented honoree <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/john-collins-62611488\/\"><strong>John Collins<\/strong><\/a>, noting his nearly-two-decades as a board member and ceaseless drive to create opportunities for HEAF students: \u201cJohn is an extraordinary role model for HEAF students, and for all of us.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]During the event, Collins spoke with HEAF alum and current Morgan Stanley\u00a0Associate <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jourdanwhite\/\"><strong>Jourdan White<\/strong><\/a> about the value of a HEAF education. Jourdan congratulated John: \u201cI tip my hat to you, John, and the rest of the HEAF board for the tremendous work you do behind the scenes to scale up HEAF\u2019s impact and reach more students every year.\u201d<br \/>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/heaf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/heaf-gala-2021-livestream-jourdan-white-and-john-collins.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;heaf-gala-2021-livestream-jourdan-white-and-john-collins&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px||10px||true|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]John commented, \u201cOne of the reasons I am so dedicated to my role on the board is people like Jourdan. It is incredibly rewarding to see HEAFs impact on its students starting in middle school, very driven young kids without a lot of exposure, and work with them through high school, getting read to go to college and see the impact of the faculty and staff on those students.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Jourdan agreed \u201cHEAF provided me with academic support, exposure to new things, and place to be myself. Comfortable and safe, out of trouble. It was very important as a kid growing up in New York City. HEAF was tremendous in preparing me for college and beyond.\u201d<br \/>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;3_5,2_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|5%|||false|false&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;|0%|3%||false|false&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|tablet&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Following John Collins\u2019 in depth discussion with HEAF alumnus Jourdan White, Former NYC Mayor and Co-Founder of Bloomberg L.P.\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/mikebloomberg\/\"><strong>Mike Bloomberg<\/strong>\u00a0<\/a>commended HEAF for its important work, commenting: \u201cNo child\u2019s zip code, skin color or family income should dictate the quality of education they receive. Expanding access to high quality education for all students is critical.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/heaf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/heaf-gala-2021-livestream-mike-bloomberg.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;heaf-gala-2021-livestream-mike-bloomberg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;2_5,3_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/heaf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/heaf-gala-2021-livestream-roger-ferguson.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;heaf-gala-2021-livestream-roger-ferguson&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||3%||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|||5%|false|false&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;|||0%|false|false&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;|||0%|false|false&#8221; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Next, gala attendees heard from HEAF 2015 Gala Honoree and longtime HEAF supporter <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/roger-w-ferguson-jr-69bb73a2\/\"><strong>Roger Ferguson<\/strong><\/a>, Immediate Past CEO, TIAA, who presented\u00a0Gala Honoree <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/adenatfriedman\/\"><strong>Adena Friedman<\/strong><\/a>, Nasdaq President &amp; CEO. Roger noted \u201cAdena\u00a0has always believed in a society\u00a0that\u2019s much more inclusive.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;3_5,2_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|5%|||false|false&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;|0%|3%||false|false&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;|3%|||false|false&#8221; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|tablet&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>During her \u201cfireside chat\u201d hosted by Fortune CEO <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/alansmurray\/\"><strong>Alan Murray<\/strong><\/a>, Adena discussed her commitment to hold public companies accountable for driving diversity and equity. She also offered this advice to HEAF students: &#8220;Be curious about the world around you. 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He noted: \u201cthe Harlem Educational Activities Fund has become even more important as we go through the pandemic.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/heaf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/heaf-gala-2021-livestream-eric-schmidt.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;heaf-gala-2021-livestream-eric-schmidt&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]Gala Honoree <strong>Verdun S. 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