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Nathaniel Mell, or Nate as his colleagues and friends know him, is the acting CEO and founder of Felt+Fat, an innovative ceramic design, and manufacturing studio in Philadelphia. Mell studied at the Tyler School of Art at Temple University as well as the world-renowned Philadelphia Clay Studio, which caught the eye of American chef Eli Kulp. In 2013, Mell designed a stunning set of plates for Kulp’s award-winning restaurant ‘High Street on Market.’ In doing...

Matthew Bussard graduated from Colby-Sawyer College in 2017 and is the go-to financial service broker for Medicare users across Rhode Island. He volunteers at clinics to help clients enroll in Medicare, alleviate any unnecessary medical expenses, and answer healthcare benefits questions. He is passionate about making a difference in his clients’ lives. Mr. Bussard understands the importance of proper healthcare, especially among the older population. He works hard to address his clients’ issues as quickly...

We recently had the opportunity to talk to Dr. Moby Kazmi, the President and Co-founder of CoPilot Provider Support Services, LLC, a leading provider of technologically advanced patient access services for the life-sciences industry. CoPilot was formed in 2010 for the purpose of providing innovative, patient-centric hub and market-access services to manufacturers. Through partnerships with those manufacturers, we design customizable solutions that improve productivity and reduce administrative costs, while improving pull-through. CoPilot has developed a...

Jon Shugart, CEO of Book Profits, obtained his Bachelor of Science in mathematics with honors from North Georgia College & University. Mr. Shugart received his Masters of Education Leadership from the University of Southern Mississippi. However, after teaching high school mathematics for four years, Mr. Shugart caught the technology bug and enrolled at the Georgia Institute of Technology to study Computer Science in the year 2000. It was that decision that has led him down...

Sam Mickey, founder of Sam Mickey Consulting, provides customized tax-efficient financial, insurance, and estate planning strategies for individuals and their families.  Sam has worked as a research analyst and spent several years as a registered representative and advisor for one of the largest financial services companies in the world. Sam is an MBA-educated financial service professional with a passion for efficiency. His international business background provides an understanding of global macroeconomic risk factors, and his...

Yael Eckstein, IFCJ President and CEO, had the opportunity to deliver the keynote address at the annual conference for Association of Americans and Canadians in Israel (AACI), a voluntary, non-profit organization established in 1951 to help North American immigrants acclimate to Israeli society and to build strong ties between North American Jewish communities and Israel. Prior to her present duties, Yael served as Global Executive Vice President, Senior Vice President, and Director of Program Development...

Elias Neibart is the founder and owner of Elias Neibart Tutoring in Hoboken, New Jersey. Elias Neibart was a Pat H. Odom Dean’s Achievement Scholar at Emory University. Neibart graduated Phi Beta Kappa and Summa Cum Laude from Emory and is working for two years before attending in law school. Neibart interned with the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York, the New York State Attorney General’s Office, and the Essex...

Nancy Saavedra CEO, Co-Founder and Creative Director of Art Boulle, a company specializing in ornamental and architectural metal and woodwork. Nancy Saavedra studied at the Toronto School of Business where she obtained her Business Diploma specializing in International Business. Nancy Saavedra has featured in several magazines from Dolce Vita Luxury Magazine, Home Front Magazine, and Living Luxe Magazine. Her most recent issue for Living Luxe Magazine featured Nancy Saavedra on the front cover along with...

Amir Hasan is a versatile management executive with almost 25 years of experience. In this article, Amir Hasan shares his knowledge and experience and what makes him successful today. Tell us a bit about yourself? My name is Amir Hasan. I’m a management executive, with around 25 years of experience in the field of engineering and construction out of which I spent 10 years in regional responsibility. In the last 16 years, I’ve worked in...

Creativity, energetic leadership, efficient decision-making and commitment to excellence are key characteristics about Willy Hobal. As a charismatic sales and marketing professional in the hospitality industry, he enjoys proven records of consistent sales goals achievement. As a luxury hotel specialist with over 10 years of experience in hospitality, including commercial team supervision and sales management, Willy has the ability to develop and build mutually profitable relationships that drive business for hotels and travel agencies. He...