“As our leadership team focused on goals for the firm’s next 20 years, we recognized the significance of supporting the academic foundations of our industry. What is a better investment than the continuing education of our future industry leaders?”
Read MoreNYSID alumna Maria Spears left the NYSID Board of Trustees at the end of 2022, after a six-year tenure, in order to focus on family and traveling the world with her beloved husband, William. From the time she joined the board in May 2016, Spears was a visionary and generous benefactor of the College. Says NYSID president David Sprouls, “If you know Maria, you understand that her energy, vibrance, and enthusiasm are infectious. She’s had a tremendous impact on NYSID’s students in more ways than one.”
Read More“I always told myself if I was able to climb the ladder of success and get to the top, I would not pull the ladder up after myself. I would leave it down for others to climb.”
Read More“As a philanthropist, you use the resources you have to ignite someone else. What a blessing to be able to give something like that. In fact, it’s the greatest gift you can give to yourself.”
Read MoreDavid Kleinberg is a leader in the residential interior design industry, both in terms of artistry and management. We sat down to talk to him about his passion for design education.
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