Junior Achievement of New York Welcomes Stuart Taub of RSM US LLP to the Board of Directors and Announces Changes to the Board’s Executive Committee

[New York, NY, April 19, 2024] – Junior Achievement of New York is pleased to welcome Stuart Taub, Tri-State Market Leader at RSM US LLP (“RSM”), the leading provider of assurance, tax and consulting services for the middle market, as the newest addition to its Board of Directors. 

Stuart (Stu) Taub is the national real estate industry leader for RSM, where he sets the real estate strategy for North America. He is a member of the markets advisory team and market leader for the tri-state market, overseeing growth and talent development in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut.  Taub has more than 25 years of experience with RSM and specializes in helping companies go public. He has advised real estate investment trusts, real estate private equity, and advisors, developers, owners, and investors in properties such as retail, industrial, commercial, residential, hospitality, senior housing, and manufactured home properties.  

"I am honored to join the Board of Directors of Junior Achievement of New York," said Taub. "I believe passionately in the importance of financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and workforce readiness in shaping the next generation of leaders. I look forward to working collaboratively with my fellow board members to advance Junior Achievement's mission and make a positive impact on the lives of young people throughout New York." 

"We are thrilled to welcome Stuart to the Junior Achievement of New York Board of Directors," said Betty Garger, President and CEO of Junior Achievement of New York. "His extensive professional background and RSM’s commitment to Junior Achievement will be great assets to our organization and we are fortunate to have him join the board as we look to continue to expand our impact throughout the New York metro region."  

JA New York also announced changes to the organization’s Executive Committee.  Fernando Iraola, Executive Vice President and General Manager of Global and U.S. Large Enterprises at American Express, will assume the role of Vice Chair and Jeff Gallotta, Partner with PwC, will Chair JA New York’s Audit Committee. "We are very pleased to have Fernando and Jeff taking on these strategic roles on the board,” said Garger. “Their expertise will play a pivotal role in continuing to drive our organization forward and provide students with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in an ever-changing economy. “

About JA New York   

Junior Achievement of New York (JA New York), an affiliate of Junior Achievement USA, is the leading non-profit organization in Greater New York dedicated to creating pathways to economic empowerment for local youth. With a mission to inspire and prepare young people to succeed in the global economy, JA New York provides experiential, interactive programs that teach and inspire young people to understand the economic world around them, plan for their financial futures, and reach their full potential.   

For more information about JA New York, visit newyork.ja.org.   

  

CONTACT:    

Alisha Mikluch  

Junior Achievement of New York  

amikluch@jany.org   

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