Building One Community (B1C) Appoints Five New Board Members

Stamford, CT– February 6th – Building One Community (B1C), the center for immigrant opportunity is pleased to announce the appointment of five new board members to its board of directors – Aldo Cabrera, Talay Hafiz, Belle Horwitz, Andy Schau, and Ellen Williams.

Aldo Cabrera is currently a Senior Associate Director, IT infrastructure and Operations at Lone Pine Capital LLC. Lone Pine Foundation, Inc. has been a long-time partner of B1C. He brings a wealth of experience in the finance world and will be a fantastic contributor to the B1C Finance committee.

Talay Hafiz is a seasoned lawyer with a background in litigation. He is currently the Staff Counsel to Allstate Insurance in Tarrytown, NY. Talay has an impressive track record in driving litigation results. He will be an immense asset to the board as B1C continues to be a leading voice for the immigrant community.

Belle Horwitz brings a wealth of experience gained from her positions in government and in business where she served as Vice President of Citibank and of IBM Consulting, Americas, and is currently the Managing Director of OR International Holdings LLC (ORI). She will bring valuable insights and guidance in finance and strategy as B1C continues to grow and evolve.

Andy Schau has been a long-term volunteer at B1C in the Wage Recovery Clinic for years. He continues to use his extensive knowledge as an attorney to benefit B1C participants by helping them recover unpaid wages. Schau’s first-hand know-how will help facilitate discussion about program development and measuring impact.

Ellen Williams's vast background is in leadership and education. She brings an exceptional amount of experience in program education. In addition, she has been a long-time volunteer with B1C for more than seven years. Her background will support B1C’s efforts to enhance and add valuable adult education improvements.

"We are honored to welcome so many talented new members to the Building One Community board," said Anka Badurina, PhD, Executive Director. "Their expertise and experience will be vital to our success as we continue to grow and evolve. We look forward to working with them to drive B1C forward."

“We would also like to take this opportunity to say thank you to four of our outgoing board members - Maria Isabel Sandoval, Cathleen Ostuw, Arthur Wit and Douglas R. Penn. Their dedication and leadership have played a crucial role in our success. We wish them all the best in their future endeavors and are thankful for their service to our organization,” said Badurina.

The new board members will begin their terms immediately and serve on the various board committees.

To learn more about B1C and its events, programs, and services, visit www.b1c.org or call 203.675.8585.

About Building One Community

Building One Community (also known as B1C) is a nonprofit organization established in 2011 that provides a comprehensive resource center for immigrants in the greater Stamford area. The mission of Building One Community is to advance the successful integration of immigrants and their families. Since its inception, the organization has served more than 14,300 immigrants from 117 countries. B1C provides free services that educate, employ, empower, and engage immigrants and the broader community. Programs offered include ELL (English Language learning) classes, family and individual support services, immigration legal services, and workforce development programs. Community volunteers, donors, and partnerships are an essential component of the growth of Building One Community. More information may be found at www.B1C.org.