Young Professionals Board

Shamika Dighe
The Carlyle Group, Co-Chair

Emmanuel Fashakin, Jr.
Debevoise & Plimpton LLP, Co-Chair

Jack Aldrich
BlackRock, Vice Chair

Ryan Buffkin
SiriusPoint, Secretary

Michelle D. Tuma
Winston & Strawn LLP

Lisa V. Zivkovic, Ph.D
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP

ABOUT THE YPB:

The VLP’s Young Professionals Board (YPB) was established to support the organization’s Board of Directors and its goal of making the legal system more accessible and equitable for low-income Brooklyn residents. The YPB unites rising talent professionals across the legal and non-legal sectors who are motivated to utilize their time, experience, and diverse skill sets in service of the VLP’s mission. The YPB serves as an advisor to and agent of the full Board, driving an array of activities including community outreach and program expansion, event planning and fundraising, and providing strategic guidance to the organization.