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We are pleased to spotlight The Paul J. Friedman Small Acts of Kindness Memorial Fellowship, endowed by the Small Acts of Kindness Foundation, to support student participants in the Stern Consulting Corps (SCC).

ABOUT THE FELLOWSHIP
FELLOWSHIP RECIPIENTS
CONTRIBUTORS
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ABOUT THE FELLOWSHIP

NYU Stern is honored to present the Paul J. Friedman Small Acts of Kindness Memorial Fellowship. Established in 2006 through a partnership between NYU Stern and the board of directors of  the Small Acts of Kindness Foundation (SAKF), the program annually supports two exceptional MBA students in the Stern Consulting Corps (SCC). SCC is an innovative consulting internship program that enables students to apply knowledge gained in the classroom to help revitalize small and minority-owned businesses, as well as benefit nonprofit organizations in New York City. The Foundation’s board  elected to use all of its assets to endow this program to create a permanent tribute in honor of alumnus Paul J. Friedman, MBA 1987, who perished in the attacks of September 11, 2001.

Paul J. Friedman on a trip to London, late 1980s

Born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, Paul Friedman was a shy, kind man with an incredible mind. Of the five Friedman siblings, he was both listener and problem solver. Throughout his academic and professional life, he played a similar role. With an undergraduate degree from Johns Hopkins University and advanced degrees from both New York University and the University of Michigan, he was at the end of his life a management consultant for Emergence Consulting in Lincoln, Massachusetts. “While Mr.

Friedman was easily the brightest person who worked at Emergence Consulting," said company co-founder Allen Rupple, "he had a dry sense of humor and often did silly things."*  His career began at Bell Laboratories, and also included stints at American Management Systems, Fleet Bank, and Cap Gemini.

Paul’s passion for life was evident to all who watched, knew and admired him. He exhibited drive and persistence throughout his career and was an inspiration to those with whom he connected. His life reflects the courage and ideals that NYU Stern strives to instill in its students. “My brother, Paul, was deeply committed to improving the world around him,” noted Amy J. Radin, President of the SAKF. “As such, my entire family and I find supporting the SCC a particularly appropriate way to honor him, as it enables a new generation of Stern business students to gain valuable practical knowledge while fostering the social consciousness and importance of community involvement that he so greatly valued.”

NYU Stern is proud to partner with the Foundation’s board to celebrate our ideals and the resilience of the City and community of which Paul was a part for much of his life. Paul’s legacy will now continue to be accomplished by generations of Stern MBA students.

* Quotation taken from a profile by Dore Carroll published in THE STAR-LEDGER.
Taken from "Remember September 11, 2001: a site presented by legacy.com" 

FELLOWSHIP RECIPIENTS

Spring 2009
Paula Rodgriguez, MBA Class of 2010
Paula worked with Housing + Solutions on a market analysis project. Paula and her team worked to identify sectors where women who face significant obstacles may be able to secure good jobs. Paula helped to identify specific industries and jobs that could offer the Housing + Solutions tenants the opportunity for future employment success.

Fall 2008
Kate Kibler, MBA Class of 2009
Kate was selected to participate on the Clinton Foundation's Harlem Restaurant Program project. During this project Kate conducted research on the creation of a purchasing consortium for Harlem restaurateurs. Kate went over and above to interview various constituents on the viability of a purchasing consortium. Working with her team members and Booz & Co. mentors, she presented a clear analysis of the benefits and challenges of implementing a consortium for Harlem restaurant owners.

Spring 2008
Daniel Fisher, MBA Class of 2009
Daniel consulted with the Clinton Foundation on their Harlem Restaurant Program. In this capacity, he conducted research and a completed a competitive analysis resulting in recommendations for a self-assessment tool and curriculum development.

Fall 2007
Elizabeth R. Greenbaum, MBA Class of 2008
At the Legal Aid Society, Liz conducted an analysis of its grant management system and provided actionable recommendations for an improved and more efficient system.

(L-R): James Friedman (WSC 1982); Selma Friedman, Diana Gonzalez Blanco, and Amy J. Radin, President of the Small Acts of Kindness Foundation, celebrate Diana's award at the Spring 2007 SCC Finale.

"SCC is an amazing and unique learning experience. I was thrilled to know that the client, Step Up Women's Network, is planning to implement our recommendations not only in New York City, but also in L.A. and Chicago. I plan to continue being involved with Step Up.  It was an honor for me to receive the Paul J. Friedman Small Acts of Kindness Memorial Fellowship and to be able to help carry on Paul’s legacy through this award." - Diana Gonzalez Blanco, MBA Class of 2008 and Paul J. Friedman Small Acts of Kindness Memorial Fellow (Spring 2007)

Spring 2007
Diana Gonzalez Blanco, MBA Class of 2008
Diana completed her internship with Step Up Women's Network, a national nonprofit membership organization dedicated to strengthening community resources for women and girls.

Fall 2006
Jennifer Mayer, MBA Class of 2007
As the first Fellow, Jennifer completed her SCC fall internship was with the Clinton Foundation's Urban Enterprise Initiative.  As part of a greater team, she was consulting JP Design, a Harlem architecture firm.   Born and raised in Harlem, JP Design founder Zemilla Jackson started her solo practice with $200, a drawing table, paper and pencils after she was laid off from a major firm. She has gone on to design several affordable housing and nonprofit developments around New York.  Ms. Preston became involved with the program to update her business plan, improve cash flow and improve general operations. JP Design is one of only a handful of African-American, female-owned architecture firms in the nation.

CONTRIBUTORS
We would like to gratefully acknowledge the contributors to the Paul J. Friedman Small Acts of Kindness Memorial Fellowship, whose generosity has made this initiative possible.  We invite you to contribute to the Fund.

Stephen and Sandra Abramson
Apogee, Inc.
Ms. Amy Blau
Kenneth P. Carroll, Esq.
The Drimer Family 
Ms. Phyllis S. Ellenbogen
Ms. Iris Friedman
Mr. James Friedman
Mrs. Selma Friedman
Ms. Denise Giacomozzi
Ms. Nancy Golding
Clint and Elisa Greenbaum
Ms. Derene A. Hinchliff
Ms. Julie House
Leslie and Samuel Levene
Ms. Helene Moehlman
Ms. Janina Montero
Ms. Karen Muchnick
Meryl and David Price
Mr. Carl Radin
Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell Radin
Mrs. Selma Radin
Melvin and Helen Rubin
Mr. Robert Sherman
Mr. and Mrs. George Shockey
The Small Acts of Kindness Foundation and all of its donors
United Retail Group
Françoise and Roland Weber
Ms. Michele Whitham
Ms. Elaine Winic

CONTRIBUTE
NYU Stern School of Business is dedicated to creating opportunities for its students to express their social consciousness and sense of community involvement.  Through innovative programs like the SCC and our new partnership with the board of the Small Acts of Kindness Foundation, we are honored to present The Paul J. Friedman Small Acts of Kindness Memorial Fellowship to one exceptional student each semester.  If you would like to contribute to The Paul J. Friedman Small Acts of Kindness Memorial Fellowship, please send a check payable to NYU Stern School of Business (write “Paul J. Friedman / SAKF” in the memo line) to the attention of:

Ms. Elena Piercy
Senior Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations
NYU Stern School of Business
44 West Fourth Street, Suite 10-160
New York, NY 10012-1126

Your contributions are 100 percent tax deductible.  We are grateful for your generosity and support.