Agents of Humanity

Matt Ross is the Founder of One River School of Art + Design. Since 2012, One River has grown from one location in Englewood, NJ to fifteen schools in six states with a goal to “transform art education” across America. Prior to One River School, Matt was the CEO of School of Rock, a nationally recognized music school for kids. He is active in promoting Autism awareness and supporting emerging artists and re...

Megan and Scott Vaccaro, husband and wife and owners of  Captain Lawrence Brewing Company - Westchester’s largest craft brewery, with locations in Elmsford and Mt. Kisco. Celebrating their 20th anniversary this year, Captain Lawrence is a Westchester staple with a commitment to giving back to the community through programs like Captain Cares and Community Pints Night, which TNC is proud to participate in eac...

Once a teacher in New York City, Dave Kaufstein is now the Director of Educational and Clinical Services at The Nicholas Center in Westchester. He also previously worked right here with some of us at TNC Port Washington!

For more information on TNC: https://tncnewyork.org

Today's podcast is hosted by our very own Agents of Humanity.

With a background in pharmaceuticals and business, Mitch Baruchowitz is now Majority Owner and CEO of Westchester Soccer Club. WSC is a homegrown pro soccer club in USL League One. The team, which is now entering its second season, was built from the ground up, fueled by the spirit of Westchester and the belief that soccer can bring people together. The Nicholas Center is proud to partner with Westchester Soccer Club a...

Joe D'Alonzo serves as the President of Cow Bay Contracting, having worked as a laborer, foreman, field super and project manager over the past 30+ years in the business. He is an avid supporter of the Autism community and most recently, was elected Sewer Commissioner of Port Washington.    

For more information on Joe D'Alonzo and Cow Bay Contracting: https://cowbaycontracting.com/

Lisa Lewis has a Master’s Degree in Clown & Circus History from NYU, co-founded the Super Scientific Circus, and spent many years working with the Big Apple Circus in multiple capacities, including helping create the Big Apple Circus Embraces Autism show. She is the founder and executive director of Omnium: A Bold New Circus, whose mission it is to include and welcome the beautiful mosaic of humans who make u...

Born in South Africa and raised in Kenya, Sos is a man of many talents. An investigative journalist, Sos is also a children’s book author, Musician, and more. Most recently, Sos has worked as a storyteller at local libraries and is a direct support professional right here at TNC!    For more information on Sos Kituyi:

https://sosmusical.world/

Sam Timothy, an avid fisherman who first held a rod when he was just 4 years old, cultivating a passion that has taken him to lakes, oceans, ponds, and rivers around the country and the world! Based in Denver, Colorado where he recently moved, Sam now enjoys the focused practice of fly fishing the renowned waters of the South Platte, the Gunnison, and the Arkansas River and exploring the waters of his new neighborhood ...

Patrick Farrell is a pianist, vocalist and 6-time Grammy Award contender. Pat leads the Cold Spring Harbor Band, which performs a Billy Joel Tribute Show around the country and also performs with international recording artist D.S.B.. They have performed the National Anthem at Carnegie Hall, Shea Stadium, Giant Stadium and performed for NFL Pregame Superbowl and NY Mets Pregame World Series parties. He has appeared on ...

For the first time ever, we are joined by 3 guests! Our first guest is Cory Levine, Director of Licensing and Partnerships at IMG Licensing and brother to one of our fellow participants at The Nicholas Center, Emily. Joining Cory are his cousins, Eric & Mitchell Smith. Eric is the President & COO of Incremental Media, while Mitchell is Head of Original Content at “X” (formerly known as Twitter). Tog...

Through his company, Unparalleled Performance, and their trademarked “5Ls – The Gift of a Balanced Life” program, Mike is fulfilling his lifelong desire of changing people’s lives by giving them real tools to find true work- life balance. With over 30 years of business experience across multiple industries, Mike advanced to serve as an Executive Board Member of a global BPO organization. As a Se...

Sean McCarthy serves as Commissioner of the Port Washington Police District. Elected in 2024, Commissioner McCarthy brings experience from 33 years working for the Nassau County Police Department where he held many different positions, rising through the ranks from Patrol Officer to Chief of Support Services.

For more on the Port Washington Police District: portwashingtonpd.ny.go...

Roz Nowicki is a global brand development and licensing executive with more than 30 years of experience. Her impressive resume has included serving in executive leadership roles for Fortune 500s and other iconic companies, such as “Mattel Inc.”, “Peanuts Worldwide LLC”, “20th Century Fox”, “4Kids Entertainment”, “Universal Studios”, “Guess”, and &l...

A resident of Port Washington, NY for over 30 years, Rachel is a staple in our community. Her position as head librarian of the Children’s department at Port Washington Public Library is just one of the many things she does. She is also the creator of “Rachel’s Merchant Monday”, a social media series highlighting local businesses and promoting town pride. Most recently, Rachel’s efforts we...

Nicole Pitman or “Nicky” is Director of Shemesh Farms in Malibu, California. Shemesh Farms is a small herb farm with a big impact. Built in connection with The Shalom Institute on a foundation of inclusivity, sustainability, and interconnection, they offer employment, programming, and community to adults with diverse abilities. An L.A. native, Nicky moved back to her hometown and beloved Shalom Institute in 2022 after a...

Manny is a Fine Artist, Musician and Art Educator, who has exhibited his art work in a number of galleries across Long Island. Manny is also a co-founding member of the alternative hip-hop group “A Side Of Darkness”, where he goes under the stage name OGManny G and has performed in NYC and Long Island. Through his music and art he expresses socially and politically driven awareness, which is showcased in his artwork and...

On today's very special episode of Agents of Humanity, the co-hosts are joined by Tracy Lefkowitz. Tracy serves as Art Director & Program Director of The Art Guild in Port Washington, NY. Previously, she has worked as an Art Director at Golden Books after working at Scholastic Publishing, Early Childhood Today Magazine, and Workman Publishing and then worked many years in Early Childhood Education. She is also a Freelance ...

John Ziegler, a Long Island native who uses his comedy to raise awareness about pancreatic cancer. John dreamed of going into stand-up comedy as a child. He made it a reality when he switched careers at age 40. But everything changed after more than a decade on stage when at age 54 he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. After learning the news, he decided to write a comedy special…and with the help of friends, he did just ...